I am looking to develop a General directory, May i pls know how to go ahead with that and how one can earn with the help of directory ?? Thanks in advance..
I think you would be better off going with a niche directory, but here are some ways to monetize. Yearly review subscriptions Adverts - Contextual ads Affiliate Programmes Develop and integrate a blog / forum and monetize Sponsored category listings Definitely do some research into directory development, some quite sound advice has already been posted at DP, just search for it. Develop quality not quantity.
Thanks Hostcoin and SearchBuster for your info... Still looking for details input on how much and how fast one can start earning after directory has been live...
I have a general directory but many people are developing niche directories these days. I can't destroy what I've built, but creating a niche directory seems to be a better option now. Make it paid and promote it relentlessly.
Il be honest with you and add that im currently experiencing next to no business in my general directories, but i dont think it would be currently better for niche directories either. Just being honest, the obvious worldwide financial situation is having a domino effect. Dont let it stop you, just be realistic about it.
Thanks mexabet, just wanted to know how fast one can earn money on that and what are best niche on which i can develop good directory...
Nice Directory pipes, so since how long you are running this directory and what you have earned till date ??? And how much time one has to give to manage directory approval ???
Ive been running it since 2007 and prefer not to give out information on what its earned but its less than i hoped for, i prefer to stick with it though, maybe its in vain but its pointless to give up on something that you have put time into. Managing one is dependant on how you set it up, if its a free directory and each submission is checked properly then you will most likely become overwhelmed by it. If its a paid directory you will have much less submissions but not overwhelmed by submissions, and more time to promote it.
Don’t be one of the many fools we see promoting their new directory here every week. They get a cheap script, cheap hosting and have no idea what it takes to run a directory. What they end up with is a lot of wasted time and no monetary gain. It takes years of hard work before a directory script truly becomes a directory and will become a good revenue source.
If you have something valuable then share with us, as i am not trying like other "Fools" that you have mentioned...
@ddesigns :- please take a look stoner3221 signature and it will help you to get your answer... if you new to start directory, please don't think about 'make money'.... this not easy job. you need time, money and idea to develop a good directory. Take your time, maybe for 1 years learn about directory, and please don't be a lazy editor to review each submission...
Thanks marki8, i am planning for the same. That was the reason i started this thread to know how much time it takes to populate the directory and start making money, though i am not looking for money making in first 1 year... Thanks for your inputs again..
Directories are not such a good source of money. I make about 50 $ per month with a PR 2 directory, but requires very hard work. Make something like "site of the month" or sponsored categories. Or you can make a bid link section in your directory.
How long did it take to get a revenue of $50 per month ? And your directory link please. To Others - Why niche directory is better than general ?
I would like to have the same info that "quickincome" has asked, $50 is a a good revenue per month, so pls guide me on the same... Waiting for your valuable inputs
I can give all secrets to run a successful directory and make lot of money for a one time fee. PM me if you are interested. I am already running my own directory www.mastbusiness.com which is making me good money now.