Adwords for a business directory ? Advice needed

Discussion in 'Google AdWords' started by zinghana, May 31, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi all,

    I secured a very nice domain name a while ago and have developed a basic business directory: Trades and Services

    Say i was to remove the free listing option and charge $20 or there abouts would using adwords be able to turn a profit ? I don't really have experience using adwords and would really appreciate any advice on this topic...

    If i invested say $200 into adwords for this project would it make more that $200 in sign ups / business listings ?

    Thanks in advanced for any help on this topic.
     
    zinghana, May 31, 2010 IP
  2. omarabid

    omarabid Well-Known Member

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    It would but you should plan it. you should weight out if your audience is ready to pay for the listing
     
    omarabid, May 31, 2010 IP
  3. zinghana

    zinghana Well-Known Member

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    Thanks i appreciate your fast reply, i am having trouble finding related questions.. and as an non-experienced adwords user i am a little unsure.. i would of course add many more features to the website before running such a campaign and also test the waters with a small first before jumping in the deep end.

    Any further advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers
     
    zinghana, May 31, 2010 IP
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    oldtiger Peon

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    Depends on two main factors IMO : your site's conversion rate (the ability to get a visitor to pay for his listing), and your keyword's cost per click. Per example if your site's conversion rate is 1%, and your average CPC is 2,00$, you will pay 18$ in traffic for a 20$ sale, therefore a 2$ profit. So unless your CPC are very low for your industry, I would insure your site has a high conversion potential.
     
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  5. zinghana

    zinghana Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the info, muchly appreciated.
     
    zinghana, Jun 2, 2010 IP