Starting Directory (profitable or not?)

Discussion in 'General Business' started by dollarman2007, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. #1
    Just wondering i have the domain
    I have the hosting
    I need suggestion for some free script and i need to know whether its profitable or no :confused:
     
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  2. forumrating

    forumrating Notable Member

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    #2
    as long as it gets good traffic and relivant users surely profitable, ensure that you make a promotion budget, as lot of directories are floating and its very competitive.
     
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  3. sachin410

    sachin410 Illustrious Member

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    #3
    Not unless you have a decent budget - maybe at least $1000.

    There are too many of them around and it is very difficult for low PR directories to get submissions (paid) nowadays.
     
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    olddocks Notable Member

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    #4
    Just by having a domain and hosting doesnt mean that you can make money easily. I am not rude and please dont take me wrong. If that was true then every directory owner would be making good money from their directories. :)

    Have a solid business plan.
    Work hard
    Have an excellent Marketing Plan (a good example is alive and aviva)

    Dont expect to make money overnight.
    Good Luck! :D :D

    If you want good directory scripts see: www.best-php-scripts.com under directory scripts.

    Good Luck!
     
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  5. Jasonb

    Jasonb Well-Known Member

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    PHPLD mate, awesome script!!
     
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  6. Awareness

    Awareness Banned

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    #6
    it is profitable but you have to work hard with it.It's been 7 months know i am able to earn $400+ from my directory.
     
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  7. AstarothSolutions

    AstarothSolutions Peon

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    #7
    It is a business, it needs start up capital, a solid business plan and a lot of blood/ sweat / tears but there is no reason why it cant be profitable.

    Most fail because people think they just need a script and then they can sit back and plan their retirement for year end.
     
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    exinrex Active Member

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    Great Awareness, How did you do that? I have a directory but i never earn with that site.:(
     
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    #9
    Choose a blog within a niche. Offer free listing for the first 3 months so people can spread the word. Come up creative link bait that will attract visitors to the site. Do some keyword research and work on some SEO. Buy some links.

    After that, move onto the next one!

    Good luck!
     
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    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    #10
    Directorys need lots of investments to get good money and hard work
     
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    levikay Active Member

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    #11
    i think Directories are like hosting sites ur going to put in a lot of time but its going to take a long time to make money
     
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    overdrive Active Member

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    #12
    I would get the paid version of PHPLD and make sure you have a couple thousand for promotion and advertising. This is the only way to get on top of the industry. Its is very competitive and new directories come along everyday, so you have to stand out! Good luck with it!
     
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    like most others have already said only if you manage to drive in loads of traffic and you can make some profit. Also, you can strategically place Affiliate links to make as much as you can from the site.
     
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    priyakochin Banned

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    #14
    Just starting a directory will not make you earn.

    Start a directory
    Promotion It (SEO ; get PR)

    And then u can earn!
     
    priyakochin, Jul 31, 2007 IP
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    britishguy Prominent Member

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    Very true and 100% correct :cool:
     
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    #16
    Thanks for inputs guys, i may start 1 soon ;)
     
    dollarman2007, Jul 31, 2007 IP
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    #17
    depending on some factors,
    first you submit it to almost 2000 directories,then definitely you site give you a great revenue.
     
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    #18
    lol 2000 directories?
    till then i will be 60 YO lol
     
    dollarman2007, Jul 31, 2007 IP