I'm new in web directories, so, I would like to know how much do you earn with your directory (adsense, paid submissions, etc), just to see if i'm doing correct thanks
Most directories make little to no money. If you want to compete with the big boys then you have to be willing to spend thousands of dollars per month in marketing costs and then sit and wait.
) close to nothing....adsense is not very good in directoryes, except if you have tons of traffic. currently not using featured listings...so i can't say about that..
Don't ever expect to make any real money from AdSense on a directory. You might squeeze out a few bucks a week, but not likely more than that...and to make those few bucks you would likely have to have AdSense placed all over your site, or try to trick the user into clicking. Avoid having a directory that is covered in AdSense. It looks tacky and unprofessional. Why would anyone submit to a directory that appears to be a made-just-for-adsense page with a directory placed in the center of all the ads? You could offer Featured Listings and only have to sell just one to eclipse your AdSense earnings for the week. And people will purchase them on a site that is well-maintained and well-promoted.
Indeed. I tried to do that with Phynder back in 2005 and was recently reminded of all the losses when doing my taxes... I spent how much on AdWords??? Holy bejebuzz.
Was just bitching about not getting my check yet, so i go check my mailbox and sure enough... $406.51 (April)
2 other websites and 2 directories. I am not sure what to make of it though. The month prior i did $100+, so I got a check, then this month $400+, but looking at what this month will bring in, I am looking at the same statistics and the month previous to April 9$100+). I think it has to do with one of my sites being down for just about the entire month of April. but who knows... adsense & ypn just seem so unpredictable. I wouldn't count on them for a steady income, I can tell you that much. Rob edit: btw, sorry for the absense lately. just been really really busy. also making a new directory or two or three or four , and instilling a pretty sound method in terms of being able to get more done(graphicwise) and get directories out, and still, be able to upgrade to newer versions with ease. I want to get my Template site up and running as well, but no site can exist without ummm templates? hahaha here is a sample of the next template in its infancy: Link Directory #1 Link Directory #2
indeed, it does. Not to worry though! With the way I am (working really hard) to set things up, color changes will be much easier for me. I will also offer a vast array of colors to choose from to 'hopefully' suit everyones taste. So even if you want to mix and match 2 different colors that aren't already put together, I have thought about releasing 'color packs'. So you just download the color packs, and drop the images in and viola! instant color change for directory. I'm always hard at work and although I may not show face for a good few. Just know, when that happens, something is definately around the corner Eventually, what I would like to do is have a 'build your own directory' type shopping cart where you can pre-select what you want, and everything will fit accordingly (that's not for a long while though) Rob