How much traffic before a forum earns money?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by jiffy_man, Jan 6, 2008.

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    I am thinking of creating a forum for a niche audience, and would like to know how much traffic and audiences before a forum can start earning four-digits income from advertisements. This forum is for my personal interest, but would also like to earn decent income on the side.

    Thank You
     
    jiffy_man, Jan 6, 2008 IP
  2. chantown

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    and what companies would that be?
     
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    Frankly, unless it is highly specialised/ premium niche (like asbestos injuries, private jet owners, lamborghini owners) 500 unique users is NOT enough to earn 4 digit income. :D
     
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    mfashraf Active Member

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    yeah.. im interested to know this as well.. what company would that be? LoL.. or company as in Google Adsense and all that.. Is that it?
     
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    I'd like to know too. I have a gaming forum that sorta got me into the internet business. I don't take it too seriously, and was just using it as a way to teach myself the ins and outs of this business. I'd like for it to eventually be successful, but it's taken a backseat to some other projects, for the moment.
     
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  6. exstatic

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    It really depends on the niche on which companies to target.. if its a gaming forum, target the game sellers, manufacturers, or even hardware resellers.

    Adsense alone can bring in an income, but I would diversify a little.. sell ads directly to the companies cutting out adsense.. and see how that goes.
     
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    yep.. for forums.. there is ample space to advertise on.. and also the ctr is generally not high.. hence try cpm based advertising.
     
    MBAonline, Jan 7, 2008 IP