How To Monetize Your Website Directory (4 Proven Methods)
The beauty of directory websites is that you have options when it comes to making money. In this video, I'll give you a menu of different monetization methods to choose from - covering four proven methods (from easiest to hardest) to successful monetization. I also share three key moments where you should begin thinking about your monetization strategy.
But most importantly, your winning monetization strategy starts with knowing why you're creating a directory in the first place.
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Tools FAQs:
Which ahrefs plan do I use? Ahrefs lite
Which google maps scraper do you use? https://outscraper.com/refer?referrer...
How do you automate data enrichment? https://www.enrich.directory
What CMS and plugins do you use? Wordpress, Elementor Pro and a combination of Geodirectory or JetEngine + WP All Import
Timestamps
01:19: Why are you building a directory?
01:48 My personal why
03:20 4 different types of monetization methods
03:26 First monetization strategy (display ads + affiliate)
03:53 Google Adsense (pros and cons)
04:43 Ezoic (pros and cons)
06:51 Mediavine Journey (my favorite)
08:08 Why I still love display ads
08:55 Second monetization strategy (featured listings)
11:43 The volatility of display ads
12:10 Third monetization strategy (selling leads)
13:28 Why selling leads is so lucrative
14:37 How 200 visitors/month can earn more than 85k visitors/month
15:09 fourth monetization strategy (distribution to SaaS or other business)
17:09 When you should start thinking of monetizing (3 pivotal times)
17:18 The first time: Planning for monetization (keyword research)
20:32 The second time: Improving your monetization (when your site is live)
22:16 The third time: Optimizing your monetization strategies (when your site gets traffic)
24:06 A personal favor
If you watch until the end, would love your opinions and thoughts around a community of directory builders :)