Help Me With An Idea!

Discussion in 'General Business' started by TheSoftwareBlog, Nov 11, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi all,

    I've been running a couple of blog sites containing misleading and/or bad content for a while now, whether it be false or copied. I've always wanted to actually write a blog that I can dedicate myself to. Instead of doing it to generate profit, I'd like to see that as a secondary thing.

    I want ideas from you all as to what I can do for a CPAlead blog. It must be something that I can generate money from, whether it be as a result of the article writing or other. I want to hand-write all content for the blog. I'm a good writer.

    Let me know what your thoughts are - what would you like to read?

    Thanks,
    Harvey
     
    TheSoftwareBlog, Nov 11, 2010 IP
  2. smallbusinessguy

    smallbusinessguy Peon

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    #2
    Contradicting... Dont you think???
     
    smallbusinessguy, Nov 12, 2010 IP
  3. TheSoftwareBlog

    TheSoftwareBlog Peon

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    #3
    I'm saying I want to be able to generate profit, but as a side thing. I'll be focusing on the writing, but I still want there to be some profit gain.
     
    TheSoftwareBlog, Nov 12, 2010 IP
  4. mmm555

    mmm555 Member

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    #4
    misleading and/or bad content <----- HORRIBLE long term strategy.
     
    mmm555, Nov 13, 2010 IP
  5. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    #5
    Then you should do the thing you enjoy such as setup a page where visitor must complete the survey before then can view the content.

     
    mentos, Nov 13, 2010 IP
  6. TheSoftwareBlog

    TheSoftwareBlog Peon

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    #6
    Yes, but do you have any topics/ideas for the blog?
     
    TheSoftwareBlog, Nov 13, 2010 IP
  7. Wulkanen

    Wulkanen Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Dude, don't start a blog just to make money.
    Before you throw any CPALead on the blog you want to have many readers and
    a constant stream of traffic or noone will trust your blog. (If it's not REALLY REALLY good and unique content found nowhere else)
     
    Wulkanen, Nov 13, 2010 IP
  8. TheSoftwareBlog

    TheSoftwareBlog Peon

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    Any suggestions Wulkanen?
     
    TheSoftwareBlog, Nov 13, 2010 IP
  9. Wulkanen

    Wulkanen Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Well, if you're gonna use CPALead (which I would not use myself) you got to have unique contenr that
    people need to have. Like something that helps them answer their questions etc.
    Or, it could be software downloads.

    If you fail planning, you plan to fail.. keep that in mind.
    Everything you do got to have purpose, goal and a way to get there.
    Setting up a blog in hope that someone might complete a survey for you is not a plan.
     
    Wulkanen, Nov 14, 2010 IP
  10. springer

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    #10
    You need to write about something you know about, or you are always going to be copying other people.
     
    springer, Nov 14, 2010 IP
  11. AlfredSiliano

    AlfredSiliano Guest

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    #11
    Yes, you must start by thinking about good ideas/topic in profitable niches. Your site's advertising and promotions will be carefully designed to win you optimal visibility to the buyers if you know the right niche of business.
     
    AlfredSiliano, Nov 14, 2010 IP
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    #12
    dont use cpalead it just pisses people off and a way to bypass it was found
     
    daniels97, Nov 20, 2010 IP
  13. daniels97

    daniels97 Peon

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    #13
    and why post misleading info?
     
    daniels97, Nov 20, 2010 IP
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    #14
    Harvey, I write about passive income on my site and I will never put ads on it -- I feel the blog itself brings more opportunities than cpalead ever could.
    Anyways, write about your favorite sports & teams, or perhaps a favorite video game you're playing? Maybe about new bands you're finding out about?
    ...honestly, it sounds like you are forcing yourself to start writing on a niche that you could potentially know nothing about, let alone desire to write on. That right there sounds like you're going down the path on writing misleading/bad content.

    Just be genuine, and if you're really worried about making money, just work on other passive/residual income or startup a business?
    Use your blog as your way to build a personal fan base through writing about your passions, and keep the business/money-making aspect out of it.
     
    jeffbeer, Nov 20, 2010 IP
  15. pengjm

    pengjm Peon

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    #15
    Hi Harvey,

    if you are interested, i might be posting a coaching program soon which is service by my professional specialists. if you are interested, feel free to lookout for my thread soon. maybe in a few weeks time after we have sorted out our training programs. :)

    Cheers.
     
    pengjm, Nov 20, 2010 IP
  16. dlm

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    #16
    If I had a great idea for a CPALead blog, I sure wouldn't tell you (or anyone else). I'd make the blog myself.

    YOU need to think of and develop the ideas for YOUR blog. Stop trying to take shortcuts.
     
    dlm, Nov 21, 2010 IP
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    #17
    You asking an idea to set up a business which would profit you..so why don't you think one for yourself..I concur with dlm.
     
    teamaguilar, Nov 21, 2010 IP
  18. Giley

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    #18
    You should write about things that interest you, not what other people tell you to write. If you know of something but feel you need to know more then research.
    If you don't pick something that genuinely interests you then you will become complacent and that will lead to failure.
    If you do think of something that interests you then you can see about monetizing it.
     
    Giley, Jan 9, 2011 IP