How can I monetize user downloads?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by ThoughtPunk, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello DP'ers

    I'm creating a simple checklist document for my visitors to download. In light of monetization, are there any other options available besides uploading.com.

    Any reviews or recommendations?

    Cheers and Thanks
    Mike.
     
    ThoughtPunk, Aug 26, 2009 IP
  2. ReformedSinner

    ReformedSinner Peon

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    Maybe you need to start placing a gateway page before they are able to download anything from your website.

    Sign up for CPA networks and put some relevant offers for them to complete.
     
    ReformedSinner, Aug 26, 2009 IP
  3. ThoughtPunk

    ThoughtPunk Active Member

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    #3
    I understand what your saying but its not what i meant. I should of been more clear in the first post. =)

    I have a page regarding (niche) and I made a simple excel sheet that users can use and build on. I just want them to be able to download it - thats it.

    I know I can upload it to my sever and link to it, but I was thinking "why not monetize it."
     
    ThoughtPunk, Aug 26, 2009 IP
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    ReformedSinner Peon

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    Well, sites like uploading.com only pay pennies per download. So why not do email or zip submits? You can make more money that way :D Just my opinion though, sorry if I don't answer your question.
     
    ReformedSinner, Aug 26, 2009 IP
  5. Thibaut

    Thibaut Well-Known Member

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    Don't insult me but did you think about PPI (Zango, ...)

    Regards
    Thibaut
     
    Thibaut, Aug 27, 2009 IP
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    premiumscripts Peon

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    Have a mailing list signup form that they must submit first before downloading the file. That way you can later market to them via your newsletter.
     
    premiumscripts, Aug 27, 2009 IP
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    Sensei.Design Prominent Member

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    I'm working with uploaded.to but its a german site ....
     
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    hanadaddy Peon

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    How about docstoc.com? I never used it, but I heard they will pay for sharing your document in their site whenever users browse the document. I couldn't find the exact amount though.

    If your document is worth for some dollars, you may sign up with paypal and setup buy now button.
     
    hanadaddy, Aug 27, 2009 IP