Recently I watched Greg Isenberg's video on how to build a $200k/year directory business with John Rush. As someone with 5 directory websites, one of which earns $1500-$2k/month passively, I decided to answer the common questions and skeptics in the comment section.
Tools FAQs:
Which ahrefs plan do I use? Ahrefs lite
Which google maps scraper do you use? https://outscraper.com/refer?referrer=ZTNhNTY1MmUzNDk4NDEzMjg3YjllYmE5MmU1ZmFkZTI=
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
0:56: My first successful directory
2:00 What's the point of directories while ChatgGPT exists?
4:04 Potential Revenue of Directory Websites
5:23 What's the Best Way to Find Existing Directories?
6:59 Starting Costs for Website Directories
8:18 (Skeptic) Isn't it Too Late to Start Website Directories?
10:41 How to Get Data for your Directory Website
13:17 Is a Directory Just....A List?
13:47 Validating a Website Directory Idea
14:59 What are the Best Examples of Directories Today?
16:10 (Controversial) Building A Directory In 50 Minutes?
Let me know if you have any questions on website directories in the comments below.
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