Most spells aren't made to be long lasting. They do their job and when you get the thing you asked for the spell is done. There are some spells that are meant to be done long term. Some of these spells require daily work though. Most of the spells I do are meant for an immediate or quick effect. They do their job and then the spell is done. Basically once you get the goal the spell is done and the energy has been dispersed elsewhere.Oh ok i guess you are right with how many types are out there i just hope i can find someone who can show me just the basics for now. I have been trying but i feel like i have been getting it wrong. Like my spells just dont stick at least not for long.
Hoodoo is good for finding a lot of long term and long lasting spells. The jar spells and other packet or package spells are good for long term effects. Other spells that are good for long term effects would be talismans and amulets as well as mojo bags or other forms of charmed bags. These spells are designed to be long term as you carry them with you with the effect always working.
Basically you should work different spells based on the need. If you need a spell to be long lasting it would be worked differently than a spell that you just do for an instant need. This is because it takes more effort and different techniques to make magic last longer. This is why long term spells typically require repeating the spells and doing actions to the spell on a regular basis.