Re: "100k/year" local directory marketing thread.

[Refrozen]

Re: "100k/year" local directory marketing thread.

http://www.wickedfire.com/affiliate-marketing/16559-easy-way-make-100k-year-7.html

Unfortunately the thread is autolocked, but i wanted to get some discussion back up on this idea. I noticed a few guys doing this in my community (or something similar to it) rather ineffectively, but, I'm certain they're not out there hitting up businesses in person. Is there anyone actively doing this, or just a lot of people who think its a great idea.

I'm looking for an easy project I can give to one of my smarter friends to get him started in the whole "make money online and be independent" shit instead of working his dead end "career"-type jobs.

 

[pfgannon]

I started building out some niche directories a few months ago. I'm almost to the point where I feel comfortable selling premium listings.

I've got a bar/pub site for my local area that I plan on selling listings on very soon, just waiting on some business cards.

 

[chatmasta]

I always liked that idea because it's something people should feel open talking about, since it's hard to compete with each other. Definitely a good idea, and I've seen some sites in my area (which is rare, it's pretty small), targeting professionals (i.e. lawyers, accountants, etc.)

Personally, I'm spending a lot of time working on what started as an offshoot of the project. It's a website builder for restaurant owners (may later expand to other industries), that basically gives them an easy way to make a designer-quality website (using a "one size fits all" approach) for a lot less than $XXXX. Kind of like letseat.at (no backlink to those fuckers, they offer a similar service for free..wtf?) or Blazonco - Welcome

 

[TFLNetwork]

I am doing it somewhat effectively mixing it in with my other "main" business. I think the strongest point is your domain name - as it help a TON ranking wise. I know its an obvious thing, but i have about 25 of these kind of domains and the main keywords i am focusing are right in the domain - hence, they are ranking in the top 3 always.

 

[bprimeelite]

I think it has potential but many markets are too small and other markets just don't seem to think they should pay that much for things on the internet yet. I know a few people doing it and making some money but not 100k a year.