Internet Marketing Tycoon

**imported_Fritz** · 08-08-2006, 05:27 PM

It seems like a lot of people run directories. I have not built any high traffic web sites yet. I have an idea for a niche site, but haven't quite developed the skills to implement it yet. Would a directory be a worthwhile project in the meantime if I put the time into taking care of it?

Right now my goal is very simple: I want to get experience SEO and building a high-traffic web site, and would also like to start earning enough money to pay for some nice hosting and a few domains every month (~$100). I know there are a lot of directories, but are they still a viable opportunity to earn at least a little extra money?

**Sanzo** · 08-08-2006, 05:39 PM

i think so
as long as you can get the most important pages a nice pr, people who have the money, will buy your links if the prices are resonable.
And you can also earn money with adsense

i'm starting one myself :P

**MafiaMaster** · 08-09-2006, 12:10 AM

I think that it could be a good idea to make a directory. However something I realized is that a lot of them are appearing. However advertising is always great, so it might help.

**Lpspider** · 08-09-2006, 01:14 AM

I don't think so. Directories are way overdone.

**MK3Design** · 08-09-2006, 01:43 AM

Maybe make a specific directory? Like just a car directory or somthing

**Lpspider** · 08-09-2006, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MK3Design

Maybe make a specific directory? Like just a car directory or somthing

Good point. A niche directory has the potential to do quite well.

**MafiaMaster** · 08-09-2006, 03:39 AM

However the problem I find with niche directories is how many sites will find your directory? With a broader directory, there are a lot more opportunities for a site to advertise on it. But with a Niche one, you run the risk of not having very many sites on your directory.

**Dactyl** · 08-09-2006, 05:24 AM

Directories can make you money, but it usually takes time until the directory is popular and gets a good high PR, only then you can start charging for features links etc. well know popular directories with a PR7+ charge $40/year fior a link, sometimes even more, but as I said, its takes time to reach that state.
I wouldnt recommend going after directories if your looking to start earning in a short time.

**quickblogdir** · 08-14-2006, 01:16 AM

make sites, found a good free hosting solution, and make a lot of sites, and submit to directories, or you can make blogs in blogspot or anothoer blog service, and with that you can have some $$ to invest.