Directory Building With Content 2.0
by Susan
(Pole-dancing-for-fitness.com)
Content 2.0 has provided me with an easy way to build a worldwide pole dancing directory. Pole dancing studios and schools love it because they get an entire page with as much space as they want to describe their classes and services, plus the ability to upload a photo or logo. Other directories merely provide an alphabetical or geographical list of studios.
My visitors love it because I've set it up to be searchable using a simple Google search box, so they can quickly and easily find a studio in their area without scrolling through a huge list.
And I love it because the directory has now become the most highly trafficked page on my site next to my home page, with almost no effort on my part!
I'm able to provide my directory service to studios for free, since they do most of the work themselves. I just review the listings and click to approve them!
How do I monetize these free listings you ask?
Monetization model #1: With one click I set up Google Adsense to appear on all of my C2 pages. That took all of 5 seconds.
Monetization model #2: I gathered together the code for several affiliate banners promoting pole dancing-related products and placed this in a text file. Every time someone submits a new C2 directory page, I just copy and paste the code into the page before I approve it, and my affiliate banners appear right on the page.
Total time investment? About 15 minutes to set up, and another 5 seconds per page, max.
Monetization model #3: I'm about to offer a premium listing upgrade at a monthly subscription rate. My visitors create their own page, but I can easily add video, hotlinks, maps, photos, etc. on my end, as well as edit for keyword optimization. In this way, I can provide a paid listing for those studios who want the additional exposure that these techniques provide, while still offering the free listing option that can be monetized in other ways.
With nearly 100 studios listed so far (and growing) I expect this to become a significant income stream for my business.
Thanks to the power of Content 2.0, directory building is fast, easy, and profitable. And my users and visitors alike LOVE it!
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SBI! delivers a proven process and a the only complete suite of tools that convert your knowledge/passion into a profitable e-business.
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