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YouTube clone website and ROI

Discussion in 'General Business' started by Lastbutnotleast, Sep 23, 2008.

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    I would like to talk about the return on investment of a YouTube clone project with people having such a website

    Such scripts like Clip-Share pro 4.0 with a nice design, plugins, a branded player, instal... can cost $ 500/1000

    Of course the ROI depends on key issues such as trafic and the way you monetize it

    So what is your opinion on the ROI of YOUR YouTube clone website?

    Are you happy with it?

    Or is this project just a hobby or a nice website in your portfolio?
     
    Lastbutnotleast, Sep 23, 2008 IP
  2. rahulkr

    rahulkr Well-Known Member

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    I use phpmelody, got my invest back within 1 month :)
     
    rahulkr, Sep 24, 2008 IP
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    raedthakur Peon

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    wow.... u really get around 1000$ in ur 1st month ...how much traffic r we talking about here
     
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    rahulkr Well-Known Member

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    no I spent only $100
     
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    axa Active Member

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    and how about your hosting cost? can u provide your site address which use phpmelody??
     
    axa, Sep 24, 2008 IP
  6. Lastbutnotleast

    Lastbutnotleast Peon

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    Maybe some users of Clip-Share can share their experience?
     
    Lastbutnotleast, Sep 24, 2008 IP
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    rahulkr Well-Known Member

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    it is in my signature.
     
    rahulkr, Sep 24, 2008 IP
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    Yes i now using clip share pro latest version
    And i running at offshore server cost me around $399/month
    I use this to host tv series such as prison break etc
    I do this website not for money but only for interest
     
    mentos, Sep 25, 2008 IP
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    agileinfoway Banned

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    yes this is good idea but traffic is the key of success for this type of proj
     
    agileinfoway, Sep 26, 2008 IP
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    So you do have a negative ROI - Fine

    Any other clip-share pro user?
     
    Lastbutnotleast, Sep 26, 2008 IP
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    I was gonna get it but the demo doesn't even work. I gave them the boot.
     
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    sp360, Sep 26, 2008 IP
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    Lastbutnotleast Peon

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    I saw - Thank you ;)

    Are you using clip-share?
     
    Lastbutnotleast, Sep 26, 2008 IP
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    sp360 Well-Known Member

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    no im not, but will definitely be the first on the list if i get into the video sharing biz
     
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    CTRs on Youtube clone sites are not bad since visitors spend several minutes to look at a video. If halfway into the video they get bored, they'll be looking for a way out, and the ads are a potential exit point.

    As for ROI the hardest challenge is find a regular base of return visitors, which is not so easily to do since you're competing with the likes of Youtube, Veoh, Imeem, etc. You should focus on a very specific area of interest rather trying to compete with the giants. You'll likely have negative ROI at first. But if your site is "sticky" enough, your investment will pay off in the future.

    Good luck!
     
    weblaunch, Sep 26, 2008 IP