I know that this can be subjective, but I would like to know what others who have more experience than me think. Just how much profit can be made if I decide to put in the work and effort needed to create a high quality directory that is useful to the people who use it? Is it really worth the time and energy to start one now? How long before the money starts rolling in?
I would say that people I see who profit early usually have a plan based on their previous experience that they bring to their directory. Just doing what everyone else does is not necessarily a bad thing at first as you have to learn, but finding your strength should be the goal. There are so many things you can categorize into a directory structure whether it be the standard "link directory" or something else like hosting comparisons, cool videos, products or picture links like pinterest. Being more brilliant than your average directory owner some might find easy.
You will get as much as you put in - It's completely up to you. If you work hard you'll find the benefits come to you sooner than you think.
Thanks for your reply. I am here to build my plan now and with the great info I have found at this forum I think it will be a pretty good one.