How much money could i excpect to make with a directory?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by odin93, May 23, 2007.

  1. #1
    Well i am thinking of starting a directory, so how much money would i excpect to make of of a directory, if i put in alot of time and effort.
     
    odin93, May 23, 2007 IP
  2. kentuckyslone

    kentuckyslone Notable Member

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    Before you make any money at all you will have to spend a lot on promotion. Directories are not a quick way to make a profit. They do require a lot of work and time to buil and to promote.

    So, how much you may earn can vary widely and will depend entirely upon how much dedication, effort, time and money that you put into it.
     
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    expect to earn very little in the first year and you wont be disappointed
     
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    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    You can't be greedy, at first you need to earn the trust of the community. Give away the first 100 listings, then upper the price to something like $2. Then when you feel confident in your new brand, you can start earning money from it.
     
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    britishguy Prominent Member

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    Expect to spend spend and then spend again so say in the 1st Year Zilch you will be cash negative to the tune of a lot of money $$$$$$$$$$$$$ ouch it will hurt your pocket :eek:

    Then you will have established a viable Directory Business Model if you have worked ever so hard 365/24/7

    Then the Revenue upper level will be up to you :)

    Its really that simple no work input, no revenue output !

    Definitely not a business to go into for amateurs
     
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    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    Or just forget about advertising in general and pay me or Pete $500.00 a month for our sig. :p
     
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    Being realistic --expect close to NIL for the first 6 months. After that you can earn the trust of the community by virtue of your hardwork. Regarding investment --well it can go anywhere between $1K--10K. If you can break-even in 9-12 months --you are very lucky and Good. Expect good flow of revenue after one year. But again promoting a directory is a continuous process-- and you will have to spend some money all the time.
     
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    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    Why not start a web directory related to a niche? Something you are interested in and make your hobby your profession.
     
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    britishguy Prominent Member

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    And that is for One Sig Link Only in each Profile ;)
     
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    Yeah, and if it's a deeplink, that's an extra hundred bucks. :)
     
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    depends on your luck. If you get PR7 etc.
    you may get lot of money.

    Generally on adsense you make $1.00 a day.

    Submissions is the one that bring in more money, which depends on Traffic and PR.

    Thanks
     
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    Takes money to make money, so invest big and in the long run if you do everything right, should make back, and more.
     
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    odin93 Active Member

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    Ok thank you for all of the advice.
     
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    You can make 1 Zillion in a couple hours after your promotion
     
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    Whaaa??? I only made half a zillion. I must have done something wrong.
     
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    mywebsearches Peon

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    I know some directories charge $450 plus a year for a listing

    Choose wisely!!!!
     
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    Generally, how much you spend and more you may earn. ;)

    All depends on your business arts.
     
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    PR 7 is not easy to obtain. It takes years and years of effort and hard work to get a site PR 6 or PR 7 or higher.

    I think you should regularly promote the directory on forums, blogs etc. Make sure you make it search engine friendly to get more traffic and users to it.
     
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    My advertisement budget is $1 a month, just ask Malcolm:D

    The secret is out, so this is how to make money from a directory, sell sig links:) me take notes...
     
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    I agree with you 98% of the time and 2% is straight google error as theirs always
    1-2 that you hear of that did absolutely nothing to earn that PR7 NO major link buys
    or anything that would have warranted that PR yet they got it so :eek:
     
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