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John D · 01-30-2006, 06:32 PM

Hey,
I run a general web directory that gets a lot of non-specific net users if you know what I mean.

Most visitors on my site are searching for other sites (Just like the type of users that would use any search engine) and I want to think of other ways to diversify income from the site.

Right now my only income is directory submissions - I do well at this charging $4.95 for permanent submission and the directory is pretty large with over 12000 sites listed.

I also have a few text links but nothing that generates much income.

Now I want to come up with a way to generate money from the users that are on my site searching for something.

I am thinking of adding extra sections to my site and the next will be adding an entertainment section - An arcade, ring tone downloads, maybe SMS and a few other small things.

I am planning on developing it into more of a portal than just a directory but I want to make sure I am spending my time on features that will create an alternative revenue source.

I have a new design which is being coded for the directory and it does help make it into more of a portal which will make it a lot easier to integrate additional sections.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on what I should do to monetise my site in the best way possible?

Once I get some good ideas and have them implemented I am planning on advertising the site offline - So the more I can diversify it the better

Thanks

01-30-2006, 06:32 PM	#1
John D Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 402	How to generate revenue from a site with general internet users (General directory) Hey, I run a general web directory that gets a lot of non-specific net users if you know what I mean. Most visitors on my site are searching for other sites (Just like the type of users that would use any search engine) and I want to think of other ways to diversify income from the site. Right now my only income is directory submissions - I do well at this charging $4.95 for permanent submission and the directory is pretty large with over 12000 sites listed. I also have a few text links but nothing that generates much income. Now I want to come up with a way to generate money from the users that are on my site searching for something. I am thinking of adding extra sections to my site and the next will be adding an entertainment section - An arcade, ring tone downloads, maybe SMS and a few other small things. I am planning on developing it into more of a portal than just a directory but I want to make sure I am spending my time on features that will create an alternative revenue source. I have a new design which is being coded for the directory and it does help make it into more of a portal which will make it a lot easier to integrate additional sections. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on what I should do to monetise my site in the best way possible? Once I get some good ideas and have them implemented I am planning on advertising the site offline - So the more I can diversify it the better Thanks __________________ DeuceAce - A mature poker forum Read my blog!