Comments on: Local Niche Directory Sites: A Stable Cashflow

By: Todd Jamieson

Todd Jamieson — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:41:45 +0000

I have just started a local website for westorangecountyfl, wocfl.com. I have only attached a local block using drupal. I am now in the process of wanting to setup a local directory, just what Stuart was talking about. I found a few online that will charge 300 – 400 bucks to set up with premium ads and ecommerce set up. Haven’t yet found a free script yet.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:37:13 +0000

Great article here! Very clear and informative; well written and I can see you put a lot of time and effort into it. God job!

Take care.

By: craig

craig — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:12:29 +0000

are there any wordpress themes to automate the process more?

are you actively using this method and how much sucess do you have?! (ballpark!)

By: Joey

Joey — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:33:39 +0000

Under your section, “The Process,” you discuss how to setup the site and outlay. However, where do you get the templates for this outlay? Are there premade templates (or Scripts I guess they are called)? Apparently there is a site called biz-directory where you can get these templates, but this site must not exist anymore. I can definately design an outlay that I’d like to use, as you discussed, but getting this outlay in html or computer terms is a whole different ballgame. Where can I get premade templates/scripts?

By: Steve Sherron

Steve Sherron — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:37:58 +0000

This was a very good read. You really could tell you put a lot of effort in it. I found your site by typing the following into Google: build a local niche site and then sell it. I tell you that in case you are interested. Thanks for this article.

By: craig

craig — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:01:54 +0000

hey

so if i was to set up a diretory i was thinking to add listings as basic without the companies knowledge, then ask them to sign up for a free 3 month expanded listing…then after that i would charge….is listing their company details as a basic listing ie business name address and phone without their consent illigal in any way??

cheers
craig

By: craig

craig — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:50:58 +0000

funny timing this, as i was awake most of last night thinking of how i might implement this very same thing!!! maby this is an omen!!

cheers for the tips….any tips for using wordpress to implement?

cheers

By: Joe Hill

Joe Hill — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:24:20 +0000

I just built a directory for my town in attempt to get free marketing for my carpet cleaning business. It is working as far as getting cleaning jobs however I am overwhelmed and considering getting a partner. I could use any suggestions. The site is eurekatest.com where you can see video demonstrations form local business owners and testimonials from their clients. I have not charged anyone for their listing to get the ball rolling and have been told that my compeditors charge as much as $400 per month.

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By: DC

DC — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:42:37 +0000

I am looking for a theme to do just this. Any Ideas.

Thanks

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:29:36 +0000

Thanks for sharing Stuart.
when you say $200 per listing; do you mean premium listing and would you do a one page listing with photos?
Thanks

By: Stuart

Stuart — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:51:31 +0000

If you charge $200 per year for a listing & get 100-200 business on board per year then you’re talking $20-40k.

That all depends on how good you are at selling the service. Once you’ve got a few directories set up you can hire people to do the cold calling for you.

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:35:40 +0000

How much would you expect to earn from this type of site in a year (ballpark) if you did all of the things you described above?

By: Arnie

Arnie — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:43:56 +0000

I am curious to know what blog template you use for this blog. Very clean look. And… some very informative posts too.

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By: JDemetrios

JDemetrios — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:49:53 +0000

To: The Master of directories
Message: if you aren’t filthy rich then there’s no hope for me.
unbelievably concise explanation, even though 60% was beyond me.
PLease get in touch I need to know if you charge for this type of thing.

By: Akiva

Akiva — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:56:08 +0000

Stuart, I also forgot to ask you whether you install Wordpress for each subdomain separately, or do you know of a way to bypass this?

Thanks again

By: Akiva

Akiva — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:47:58 +0000

Thanks Stuart,

Great post. Would you mind sharing (url) one of your directories with us?

Thanks

Akiva

By: Tudor Mateescu

Tudor Mateescu — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:31:44 +0000

Nice article. Very detailed and step by step instruction for every aspirant to use it.

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:14:46 +0000

Nice article..^^..thanks for sharing it with us Stuart..you’ve helped a lot.

By: Smart websites make money

Smart websites make money — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:03:47 +0000

I have just started such a website, in my country and your article comes at a right moment. Just that I didn’t start it on a niche, I intend to have it as a nationwide company directories. It may be a bit too big but I am still working on it, so it is nothing established yet.

By: Brandon - Call Center Consultant

Brandon - Call Center Consultant — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:20:33 +0000

Wow Stuart, great design, I love the Earnability factor and this post was top notch!

By: Jon - Art of Money

Jon - Art of Money — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:16:53 +0000

Very good article Stuart. Would have made a winning eBook…LOL.

Another way you could monetize, and I’ve been meaning to try this myself, is to do lead captures and have the merchants (gym owners in your example) either bid on or purchase outright the leads.

When do you expect to release the templates for WordPress? I’m really curious to see how you have it setup as a directory. I’m assuming each Gym would get its own post?

By: Shaun

Shaun — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:53:37 +0000

This is a great post, something i have been trying with a couple of sites and had moderate success so far. A couple of things in this post that have given me a few ideas to try so thanks for that.

For one of my directories i have more of a blog feel to the homepage where i am constantly uploading new content related to the niche, then a link to the directory from the home page. Do you think i would be better off having the directory moved to the homepage itself ?

By: Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:06:43 +0000

John: There’s two ways you can do this. Show them the value you can provide them then ask them to pay for it.

Show them the value you’re already providing to one of the competitors then ask them to pay for it

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By: John

John — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:04:15 +0000

This is such an awesome post. Thanks so much.

There’s something I’m not too clear on. Is the process to fill the pages at the beginning with all the local gyms names and details you can find, without their knowledge, and then after a few months call them and tell them that you are going to remove every gym that doesn’t pay an annual fee?

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Bench Press — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:36:15 +0000

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Don’t forget about premium listings for a premium price

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By: tanya

tanya — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:34:44 +0000

This is such an informative article. I was wondering if Adam meant where do you actually find a list of gyms that are located in the area/city/suburb to put in the directory. Do you just gt it from Yellow Pages or someting similar?