When I built my first site, I spent weeks tweaking the colors, moving logos around, and arguing with myself about button shapes.
But here’s the truth:
No one cares about your perfect design if no one can find it.
Most new creators and solopreneurs spend 90% of their energy building websites in silence, and almost no time learning how to monetise or grow.
If that’s you, don’t worry. It was me too.
Let’s talk about how to fix it:
The “Website to Wealth” Framework
Here’s exactly how to move from stuck and tweaking to earning and scaling:
1. Launch Fast
You don’t need 100 templates.
You don’t need perfect SEO.
You don’t even need a logo.
You need a simple page that:
Explains who you are
Shows how you help
Has a clear call to action
That’s it. Build it. Launch it. Iterate later.
Building a perfect site in private is just procrastination in disguise.
2. Monetise Early
You already have something worth selling.
Courses, coaching, newsletters, templates — even simple blog posts with CTAs.
Here’s the rule:
If you’re building content but not capturing leads or payments, you’re playing the wrong game.
Set up:
A basic payment form (Stripe is your friend)
A newsletter opt-in form
A clear product or offer
Even a basic $19/month blog unlock can be the start of a 6-figure content business.
3. Grow Relentlessly
Growth is simple:
Publish weekly
Build your email list
Drive traffic back to your site
Stop trying to “go viral.”
A boring, predictable publishing schedule beats a million one-off viral posts.
Every new piece of content compounds your brand equity.
Every new email subscriber is future income.
Why Most People Fail (And How You Avoid It)
They think building is growth.
They hide behind tweaking tiny design things instead of getting real users.
You’re better than that.
The game is simple:
Build the site (fast)
Sell the offer (now)
Grow the list (forever)
Speed is your secret weapon.
Your Action Plan for This Week
Launch your basic site (even if it’s ugly)
Add 1 offer behind a simple paywall
Collect your first email lead
Not next month.
Not “after you fix the font.”
This week.
Because here’s the thing:
A messy, imperfect launch beats a perfect project no one ever sees.
Go build.
Go monetise.
Go grow.
— Adam