My SEO journey: DR 1 to 15 in 19 days (and what I'm doing next)
Sooo... long time no see. Since July 9 I basically went heads down on SEO, so here's what actually happened in those 19 days:
Published 22 new blog posts
Built and shipped 15 free tools
Added 21 use case pages
Added a batch of alternative pages (Buffer alternative, Hootsuite alternative, that kind of thing)
Domain rating went from 1 to 15
The DR 1 to DR 15 jump
The most noticeable mechanical shift came from directory listings. Instead of crossing my fingers and waiting for Google to notice the site, I systematically submitted the app to relevant directories, curated lists, and startup showcases.
Honestly, DR 15 doesn't mean much on its own. It's not traffic and it's definitely not revenue. But going from basically nothing to a domain Google is willing to index and rank feels like the right foundation to build on.
Here's the thing though: I've been heads down writing content and building tools for almost three weeks, and while that's necessary, it's not where my early paying users are going to come from. SEO is a slow compounding game. It'll pay off eventually, but I can't just wait around for it while my content sits there quietly gaining authority.
What's next?
So starting now, I'm shifting focus. Less content grinding, more direct outreach. Specifically on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Reddit.
The plan is to use the content I've already built as backup (something to link to when it's genuinely useful) while spending most of my time where the actual conversations with potential users are happening.
Fingers crossed I'll have at least 10 paying customers by September.
