Comments on: Business Ideas For Mums – Running an Information Website

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:39:51 +0000

Hi Ngaire, thanks for your comment. It’s great to hear from someone who has such a lot of experience. I agree, anyone who is looking for an easy business to run around the kids in in for a shock! Earning your living online from advertising very is hard work and that’s one reason why I decided not to go too far down the advertising path here on Business Plus Baby. Having said that, I do know people who are doing quite well, but there’s no doubt it’s a business like any other – you’ve got to find your place in the market and offer what your customers (advertisers) want, then deliver great customer service.

By: ngaire stirling

ngaire stirling — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:13:41 +0000

I totally agree there is a market out there for info websites- afterall I run one- BUT i also agree with Richard.. it is not easy and while one would expect it to be flexible.. it is actually the most time consuming thing I have ever done.. people have high expectations.. advertisers even higher and with so many directories popping up everywhere you really need to find a way to differentiate yourself.. For example- there isnt a great website that does all of Sydney- there are ones that do bits of it but nothing major- there is a gap. Where as in Melbourne there are already 3 well run websites 4 depending on who you ask and so why would you start another? and if you did how will you be different? the only reason I have survived to prosper is because I would do this for free- the irony is that it is this passion that has allowed me to be successful.. so if the motivation is for money.. then I would suggest another start up to be more lucrative in the medium term - if you are thinking of starting one and you want some advice feel free to email me xNgaire

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:09:55 +0000

Hi Sabi, thank you very much! A few people have now asked me this, so I’m going to do some research and write about it next year.

By: Sabi

Sabi — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:27:09 +0000

This is a great site for inspiration and to find out that there are others out there who are trying to build up a business around a young family. In my quest for to do so, I’m trying to get to grips with Word Press, there are plenty of offers from experts to help but I’m on a bit of a budget and, besides, I’d really like to learn for myself. Anyone out there got any useful tips for me?

By: Business Plus Baby » Blog Archive » Business Ideas For Mums – Running a Community Magazine

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:41:10 +0000

[...] How about running a website instead? If your community is made up of people with a shared interest that is spread across the country or the world, you could create an online magazine. See Business Ideas For Mums – Running an Information Website. [...]

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:38:52 +0000

Richard, I’m sorry this has taken me so long to respond to your comment, I thought I’d done so soon after you posted. I agree, all the advice I’ve read is to concentrate on great content first and monetise later.

Greg, thanks for the really positive feedback! I’ll take a look at your blog and I’d like to wish you loads of success in your website and in working from home.

By: Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:00:41 +0000

I don’t usually post on blogs but had to on yours. You have a very easy to read writing style. A lot of people don’t have that touch, they just drone on and on in the most boring way. But not you – thanks! Don’t have time to read everything here at the moment, I found your site while looking for something else on ask.com. But I’ve bookmarked your homepage and will visit it regularly to read the latest. I really learn from reading web sites about how to succeed at working from home. It’s such an exciting subject. I started working from home about seven months ago and I have learned a lot in that time. I also started a small site about it myself. Seems like there is something new to learn constantly. Please visit my blog at http://www.LinkThe.com. Thanks again for a very educational web site.

By: Richard Jenkinson

Richard Jenkinson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:15:17 +0000

Great information because it makes it clear that making money from infomration sites takes a lot of hard work and is not a get-rich-quick scheme.

My advice to new starters is to develop great content first and forget all the money-making schemes. This will give your site credibility, make it easier for you to get listed in directories and push you up the search engines. Once you are established then you can monetise the site.

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