Gaming Site Idea.

Discussion in 'General Business' started by FMSfreebies, Aug 18, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I'm thinking about starting up a game site... like 'AddictingGames.com'. You know, have a bunch of flash games on it and whatnot. Right now I'm looking at using GameSiteScript... and having about 1500+ games. If I put some ads up there... what do you think I could make for an income? and how much advertising would I need to do? I've never owned a site like that, and I'm just curious as to what kind of profit I could see with it. I'm guessing a game site would bring in quite a bit of cash... considering almost everyone loves playing games at some point, and it would be easier getting good quality traffic than what kind of site I have now (incentive site... which only attracts the people who really know about the whole incentive industry... everyone else thinks the site is a scam)

    Thanks in advance,
    Garrett
     
    FMSfreebies, Aug 18, 2007 IP
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    #2
    Too much competition, try and think of something unique and BIG, then save up some money and go for it!
     
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    Yeah its a particularly competitive niche...the question to ask yourself is what do i do better than the other sites?

    Can you compete on SEO?
    Do you have a unique angle?
    What value do you provide your users?

    Thing is unless you have a unique angle you are basically just copying the thousands of other game sites out there and SEO'ing for that market would be extremely competitive.

    So think about what would make a normal games user want to visit your site over the others etc.

    Just a few ideas
     
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  4. miniclipz

    miniclipz Well-Known Member

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    Yes, you can compete with seo. i can help you if you want. Just PM me. I am currently on a new project, FreeOnlineGamez.net ... I will try to get it as fast as possible Top 10 in google COM for keyword: Free Online Games or Free Online Game.

    If you would like to participate in the project, PM me.

    Looking forward to hearing from you,
    Vlad
     
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    As has been mentioned, its extremely competitive, i'd wager there are hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of flash game sites kicking around.

    There are many ways in which you can either make your site unique, niche-orientated, or more appealling than your competitors, but its not the easy ride that many who get into it assume it is.
     
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    matt608@ Well-Known Member

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    How will you rank in Google for just flash games? Surly there needs to be crawlable content for the googlebots to eat up. That is, untill they finish developing their way to crawl games and videos....
     
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    Yeah, its very competitive. But i found that you can with work make some profit on it. If you work hard, add unique features you could certainly get some profit if it all goes well.
     
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    And you can join our partner progam, for even more revenue (see sig) :)
     
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    I suggest you put up fliers and tell the kids around your neighborhood - if its a good gaming site, worth will spread quick.
     
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    Great points, you guys (and girls possibly) have made.
     
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    cleanwater Banned

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    Well i always like game site,if you can set a cool game site,i mean with lots cool games,you will get good traffic,be sure you have cool games.Best wishes.
     
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