Alternative ways to make money without paid links?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by hitboy, May 16, 2008.

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    Can a directory survive and profit without having paid links? Is this possible?

    The first thing that would come to mind would be CPM ads but I am not sure if that would cover the costs, let alone be profitable.

    Costs would be:
    Domain - average $7 a year
    Hosting - average $1 per month/per site
    Extra $25 for script or whatever

    What do you guys think
     
    hitboy, May 16, 2008 IP
  2. cool_78

    cool_78 Guest

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    Conversion rates from PPC ads like adsense are horrible for directories. I don't think you can even break even using those ads to cover the cost of hosting.
     
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  3. WallaceYeung

    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    i can tell you that it's impossible~!:eek:
     
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    You are absolutely right!

    If you have free directory(PR4) you can earn a maximum of $5 from it from using Adsense which would not be enough to cover the costs

    Go for programs like TNX.net or sell links on your directory on your own!

    that would generate some source of revenue for you
     
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  5. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Yeap for directories, only way to go is selling of links, adsense yield nearly zero

     
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  6. hitboy

    hitboy Well-Known Member

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    Yea I wasn't planning on using adsense I was thinking CPM ads so that the users wouldn't need to click on ads. I suppose selling text links would I was just thinking =) lol.
     
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    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #7
    We are talking general directories here.....right?

    PPC/Affiliates would be useful on a niche directory where more average web users are visiting to browse.

    A general directory can make money from people paying for faster or standard review of their site. I made money from releasing sponsored themes which brought income from sponsors and from people paying for footer removal.
     
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  8. hitboy

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    Yea I was talking about general directories but you have a good point niche directories do well with ppc programs.
     
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