Comments on: What Type of Site? http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php Sound Strategies for Building an Online Business You Can Retire On Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:29:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Shane http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-61490 Shane Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:42:28 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-61490 Great point, Jeremy. Thanks! Great point, Jeremy. Thanks!

]]> By: Jeremy L. Knauff http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-61489 Jeremy L. Knauff Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:37:48 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-61489 Mike, Like Shane said, service-based sites can work well. Sometimes much better than content-based sites but the development can be intense and if it becomes popular, you'll need a dedicated server sooner than you would with a content-based site. Mike,

Like Shane said, service-based sites can work well. Sometimes much better than content-based sites but the development can be intense and if it becomes popular, you’ll need a dedicated server sooner than you would with a content-based site.

]]> By: Shane http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-61488 Shane Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:19:43 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-61488 Absolutely, Mike. It's a definitely a different animal than a content-based site, but they can be equally as successful -- anything from a simple service like <a href="http://www.shrinkpictures.com/" rel="nofollow">ShrinkPictures.com</a> to a full-blown game-changer like Twitter. I don't think it would be any harder to sell. Absolutely, Mike. It’s a definitely a different animal than a content-based site, but they can be equally as successful — anything from a simple service like ShrinkPictures.com to a full-blown game-changer like Twitter. I don’t think it would be any harder to sell.

]]> By: Mike http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-61468 Mike Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:45:33 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-61468 Shane, what about online application sites? Like where the visitors sign up to use the online service (email, ecards, basecamp, etc.). It could be a free service - to generate tons of traffic - or it could be a paid monthly service. It does require true "developers" to build and support but can be valuable it built for the right niche. Do you think being an online application would make it harder to sell - because it's more difficult to support than just a content-based site? Mike Shane, what about online application sites? Like where the visitors sign up to use the online service (email, ecards, basecamp, etc.).

It could be a free service – to generate tons of traffic – or it could be a paid monthly service.

It does require true “developers” to build and support but can be valuable it built for the right niche.

Do you think being an online application would make it harder to sell – because it’s more difficult to support than just a content-based site?

Mike

]]> By: How to launch a successful website | Wildfire Marketing Group http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-61164 How to launch a successful website | Wildfire Marketing Group Mon, 11 May 2009 20:26:25 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-61164 [...] you’re not sure what type is best for you, read one of the best articles I’ve seen on choosing which type of site to launch, by Shane [...] [...] you’re not sure what type is best for you, read one of the best articles I’ve seen on choosing which type of site to launch, by Shane [...]

]]> By: Stop over-thinking and start doing! | Wildfire Marketing Group http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-61091 Stop over-thinking and start doing! | Wildfire Marketing Group Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:27:12 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-61091 [...] analyzing every little detail of the niche-website that you’ve been thinking about launching, launch it and worry about perfection as you go. Once you begin receiving feedback from real consumers, you [...] [...] analyzing every little detail of the niche-website that you’ve been thinking about launching, launch it and worry about perfection as you go. Once you begin receiving feedback from real consumers, you [...]

]]> By: Pat http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-61047 Pat Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:36:52 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-61047 Thanks for the advice Shane, not to mention the Village Voyage reference. We're continuing to grow the site, taking into account lots of your good advice - including a combination of the types listed above: (i.) Wiki (ii.) News (iii.) Commentary/local opinion (iv.) Directory - 8 million + business pages & counting, (v.) Review Site - anyone can edit/review any local establishment, & (vi.)coming soon - a scalable classified ads network that penetrates far more communities vs. Craigslist. Wish us luck & thanks for your continued encouragement & support. You rock! Thanks for the advice Shane, not to mention the Village Voyage reference. We’re continuing to grow the site, taking into account lots of your good advice – including a combination of the types listed above: (i.) Wiki (ii.) News (iii.) Commentary/local opinion (iv.) Directory – 8 million + business pages & counting, (v.) Review Site – anyone can edit/review any local establishment, & (vi.)coming soon – a scalable classified ads network that penetrates far more communities vs. Craigslist. Wish us luck & thanks for your continued encouragement & support. You rock!

]]> By: JTimber http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-61003 JTimber Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:18:09 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-61003 This is a great rundown of the various site types. I can see where this could be very handy for someone without a lot of experience who is just trying to get acquainted with the jargon of websites. Nice glossary resource. Thanks! This is a great rundown of the various site types. I can see where this could be very handy for someone without a lot of experience who is just trying to get acquainted with the jargon of websites.

Nice glossary resource. Thanks!

]]> By: What type of site to build? | Make Money Online With Aqeel Syed http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-60991 What type of site to build? | Make Money Online With Aqeel Syed Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:59:50 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-60991 [...] by Aqeel Syed on April 1, 2009 As a web entrepreneur you always need ideas for your next project. Mostly people make mistakes in start of their career. They pick improper niche, CMS or marketing model. Having good information of  what you are going to do can help you avoid these critical mistakes. Shane has put a great article on type of sites, he has classified sites in different categories from news to online store. You can read this article here. [...] [...] by Aqeel Syed on April 1, 2009 As a web entrepreneur you always need ideas for your next project. Mostly people make mistakes in start of their career. They pick improper niche, CMS or marketing model. Having good information of  what you are going to do can help you avoid these critical mistakes. Shane has put a great article on type of sites, he has classified sites in different categories from news to online store. You can read this article here. [...]

]]> By: Shane http://www.askshane.org/business-models/what-type-of-site.php/comment-page-1#comment-60988 Shane Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:16:16 +0000 http://www.askshane.org/?p=876#comment-60988 Awesome feedback from someone's been there. Thanks, Mark! Awesome feedback from someone’s been there. Thanks, Mark!

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