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Coup D'etat · 09-17-2009, 01:46 PM

Is anybody familiar with how social blog sites like FMyLife.com or TextsFromLastNight.com make money?

I have a good domain name that I think would occupy a previously untapped niche, that could fit the social blog business model. I am just not sure whether its worth it or not.

What are the bandwith costs like, considering it's mostly all text?
How much money can be made of ads, considering ad revenues have been on the decline?

I would appreciate any and all input.

Thanks guys!

Nick

BradM · 09-17-2009, 01:49 PM

Nick - I run a site like that and the ad revenue on adsense etc SUCK BALLS. The only way to get them is to send newsletters with products... the cost of running a site like this is next to nothing so its pure profit basically.

BestXXXPorn · 09-17-2009, 01:50 PM

Bandwidth costs are low... the thing is, if it's not immensely successful it's not going to net that much... however if it becomes naturally viral and everyone starts hitting the site then you've got something.

Bandwidth is super low and what's really great about user driven sites is... you don't have to DO anything. Well a minimal amount anyway...

fallenmuffin · 09-17-2009, 01:57 PM

Ads I would imagine along with brandability.

A lot of 'confession' sites have been around for ages. The key is to make sure they agree to giving you the rights. Then publish a book with the quotes. F My Life has one and so do a few others. There was one site where stay-at-home moms would submit confessions (i.e. I hate my kids today) and the owner published a book.

Coup D'etat · 09-18-2009, 10:33 AM

BradM, if it's not too much to ask, can you give me a ballpark figure on how much that kind of a site would cost to develop, and what kind of monthly revenues one can reasonably expect in the beginning. Obviously that depends on traffic but still...

Thanks for the help!

Nick

st0ned · 09-18-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coup D'etat

BradM, if it's not too much to ask, can you give me a ballpark figure on how much that kind of a site would cost to develop, and what kind of monthly revenues one can reasonably expect in the beginning. Obviously that depends on traffic but still...

Thanks for the help!

Nick

Come up with a rough budget, go to a site like rentacoder.com or getafreelancer.com, and post a project that you want a fmlife clone and you will get developers bidding for the job.

epitome · 09-18-2009, 10:10 PM

Here is a fmylife clone for $49...buy it and try it...you'll only be out a couple of dollars.

http://www.fmyscript.com/

ToplistBlog_Com · 09-21-2009, 01:18 PM

You've gotta get the right hook though, otherwise it'll just languish.

Twig · 09-21-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coup D'etat

Is anybody familiar with how social blog sites like FMyLife.com or TextsFromLastNight.com make money?

I have a good domain name that I think would occupy a previously untapped niche, that could fit the social blog business model. I am just not sure whether its worth it or not.

What are the bandwith costs like, considering it's mostly all text?
How much money can be made of ads, considering ad revenues have been on the decline?

I would appreciate any and all input.

Thanks guys!

Nick

Once it's big enough, do what tubes do. Make money from ad spots.

09-17-2009, 01:46 PM	#1
Coup D'etat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 40	FMyLife.com Business Model Is anybody familiar with how social blog sites like FMyLife.com or TextsFromLastNight.com make money? I have a good domain name that I think would occupy a previously untapped niche, that could fit the social blog business model. I am just not sure whether its worth it or not. What are the bandwith costs like, considering it's mostly all text? How much money can be made of ads, considering ad revenues have been on the decline? I would appreciate any and all input. Thanks guys! Nick

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BestXXXPorn Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 2,277	Bandwidth costs are low... the thing is, if it's not immensely successful it's not going to net that much... however if it becomes naturally viral and everyone starts hitting the site then you've got something. Bandwidth is super low and what's really great about user driven sites is... you don't have to DO anything. Well a minimal amount anyway... __________________ ICQ: 258-202-811 \| Email: eric{at}bestxxxporn.com

09-17-2009, 01:49 PM	#2
BradM Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 1123,6536,5231 Posts: 3,397	Nick - I run a site like that and the ad revenue on adsense etc SUCK BALLS. The only way to get them is to send newsletters with products... the cost of running a site like this is next to nothing so its pure profit basically.

09-17-2009, 01:57 PM	#4
fallenmuffin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,170	Ads I would imagine along with brandability. A lot of 'confession' sites have been around for ages. The key is to make sure they agree to giving you the rights. Then publish a book with the quotes. F My Life has one and so do a few others. There was one site where stay-at-home moms would submit confessions (i.e. I hate my kids today) and the owner published a book.

09-18-2009, 10:33 AM	#5
Coup D'etat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 40	BradM, if it's not too much to ask, can you give me a ballpark figure on how much that kind of a site would cost to develop, and what kind of monthly revenues one can reasonably expect in the beginning. Obviously that depends on traffic but still... Thanks for the help! Nick

09-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#7
epitome So Fucking Lame Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 12,156	Here is a fmylife clone for $49...buy it and try it...you'll only be out a couple of dollars. http://www.fmyscript.com/

09-21-2009, 01:18 PM	#8
ToplistBlog_Com So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Queens NY Posts: 2,065	You've gotta get the right hook though, otherwise it'll just languish.