Launched My Instagram Nicknames Niche Site – First Week Insights + Next Steps

[zerema]

Hey everyone,


Quick follow-up to my previous post where I shared the launch of my niche site targeting "Instagram nicknames and letters." Wanted to post an update now that it’s officially live and a few days into the wild.

What’s New:

• Content Live: 25 SEO articles published, mostly informational with some light review-style posts.
• Technical Setup: WordPress with Astra + GenerateBlocks. Lightning fast after some late-night Core Web Vitals tweaks.
• Initial Tools Used: ChatGPT for first-draft outlines and SurferSEO for content structuring. Surprisingly effective combo for scaling without sacrificing quality.
• Indexing: About 70% of pages indexed within the first few days thanks to manual Search Console pushes.

Observations So Far:

• Zero to Low Traffic: As expected, SERPs are still cold. A couple of long-tail keywords are showing impressions but no clicks yet.
• No Backlinks Yet: Still researching cost-effective outreach or HARO strategies. Open to suggestions here!
• Email Opt-in Placeholder: Set up a basic freebie (nickname ideas eBook) but not actively promoting yet. List building comes next.

What’s Next:

• Start manual outreach for backlinks (open to recommendations).
• Push another 10 articles this month — leaning toward comparison-style and “best of” posts.
• Begin sharing content on Pinterest and Reddit (has anyone seen ROI on those channels for similar sites?)

Questions for the Group:

• When did you see your first real uptick in organic traffic with a new site?
• What link building strategies gave you actual traction without blowing up your budget?
• Anyone using AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper) consistently for content outlines, FAQs, or schema?

If there’s interest, I’ll keep dropping monthly updates with traffic, earnings (if any), and growth strategies.


Would also love to connect with others building niche content sites — reply or DM if you're down to exchange tips or form a small support/accountability group.


Thanks again for the support and advice so far!

Zerema