Is it easier to start a links site...

ronnie · 2006-01-25, 08:49 PM

I agree with whats has been said. I started a links list by hand, it took SO much more time. As natalie said, it might be a good idea to start with free sites to get the hang of how it all works. Plus you can get more traffic quicker with free sites, compared to starting a links list. Another idea is to start with free sites in sub directories of your domain and over time build the root into a links list. Will build up some PR and traffic while your doing the free sites. It would be like your getting ahead of the game.

There are a few inexpensive links list scripts, WELL worth getting. You'll be happy you did.

ronnie

PersignupDustin · 2006-01-25, 09:26 PM

Thanks for all the advice...

Thing is, I was made to believe throwing together a links site wouldnt be THAT hard and at least a decent way to supplement one's income. I don't plan on quitting my day job anytime real soon, but the business is very intriguing to me, and I feel like I could throw a halfway decent page of links together and make a few hundred or so a month starting out.

Off-kilter?

Toby · 2006-01-25, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PersignupDustin

...I feel like I could throw a halfway decent page of links together and make a few hundred or so a month starting out.

Off-kilter?

Where do you plan to get your traffic from? The greatest site in the world won't generate a dime without traffic.

natalie · 2006-01-25, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PersignupDustin

Thanks for all the advice...

Thing is, I was made to believe throwing together a links site wouldnt be THAT hard and at least a decent way to supplement one's income. I don't plan on quitting my day job anytime real soon, but the business is very intriguing to me, and I feel like I could throw a halfway decent page of links together and make a few hundred or so a month starting out.

Off-kilter?

Oh ok I guess you didn't mean a link list as such. More a ... hmm I dunno. Kind of like a hub but the links arent to your own sites. Or a tgp perhaps?
Either way.. unless you have a pre-existing domain with some page rank I don't believe you would make that much for the 1st year.

Some research on free sites would be the go if you are serious about starting in this business. You could grab a $15/month host and a domain, do a bunch of reading on forums like this and start learning html. However be warned that this industry is no longer a way to make a quick buck. Six months of making free sites and you should be seeing the money you are looking for if you are fast learner and a hard worker. But hey this is just my opinion.

Lemmy · 2006-01-25, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PersignupDustin

I could throw a halfway decent page of links together and make a few hundred or so a month starting out.

Off-kilter?

A tad bit, yeah.

PersignupDustin · 2006-01-25, 10:30 PM

Mmm...dammit...I need to learn HTML...sounds like that's step one....

JoeBlack · 2006-01-25, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PersignupDustin

Mmm...dammit...I need to learn HTML...sounds like that's step one....

That would be step -10 . When you get to step 0 then this is the place you wanna check out.

JoeBlack · 2006-01-25, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PersignupDustin

Thanks for all the advice...

Thing is, I was made to believe throwing together a links site wouldnt be THAT hard and at least a decent way to supplement one's income.

I believe you may have been misled.

This will be your second fulltime job so be prepared to work late nights. Don't get me wrong this is a great business but its far from being easy. I would follow natalies advice and start with free sites if your looking to make money in the first year but its not gonna be a cake walk.

So good luck to you.

MrYum · 2006-01-25, 10:57 PM

Yep, starting with free sites to build up your own traffic base is spot on advice. And building a hub at the root of the domain is an excellent way to get a starting point for your link list later

However, the easy money was made long ago. These days, this business is long hours and hard work. Especially if you expect to make enough to pay the bills.

That said, if you're willing to put in the hours and learn the ropes...eventually, you can make money...and the biz does have its upsides

PersignupDustin · 2006-01-27, 12:50 AM

So what does it mean to start with FREE sites?? How would that further my success with links?

Halfdeck · 2006-01-27, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PersignupDustin

So what does it mean to start with FREE sites?? How would that further my success with links?

Dustin,

Surf over to http://www.link-o-rama.com/ and look at the sites listed there, say on this amateur page: http://www.link-o-rama.com/greenguy/amateurs-mega.htm

Build a few sites similiar to the ones listed there, then come back and post the urls to your sites.

cosmiccat · 2006-01-27, 06:43 AM

Dustin, the days of easy money are over in this business. Years ago when I was running a tgp, I had an adverisement on my main page for one of those penis enlargment programs. At $27.00 a pop, I was making $300 - $450 per week from that one little ad. And I was getting only 30,000 hits a day. I don't think you could do that now with that kind of traffic. Then, the penis enlargment thing petered out (pun intended.) Oh well. Speaking of tgp's, you may want to consider that over a link list. Although I 've never run a link list, I think a tgp might be better for you starting out. But for god sake, get some kind of script. There's lots of inexpensive ones out there. I rigged up some kind of form that sent submissions to my email and I was getting 350 submissions a day. And I was on dialup. Reviewing took forever. Anyway, you could give out partner accounts to cut down on the cheaters and spend more time networking and generating traffic instead of reviewing galleries. And of course list your own galleries and fhg's in juicy spots. But like everone says, learn html first.

Greenguy · 2006-01-27, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PersignupDustin

So what does it mean to start with FREE sites?? How would that further my success with links?

What exactly is your goal with this?

Do you want to create a site that links to other sites.

OR

Do you want to create a Links List that links to Free Sites? (I think most replies in this thread are based on this thinking)

2006-01-25, 10:57 PM	#9
MrYum Arghhhh...submit yer sites ya ruddy swabs! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny Florida! Posts: 5,108	Yep, starting with free sites to build up your own traffic base is spot on advice. And building a hub at the root of the domain is an excellent way to get a starting point for your link list later However, the easy money was made long ago. These days, this business is long hours and hard work. Especially if you expect to make enough to pay the bills. That said, if you're willing to put in the hours and learn the ropes...eventually, you can make money...and the biz does have its upsides __________________ Porno Flixxx Submissions SOTI Site Submissions Free Porn Resource Submissions

2006-01-27, 06:43 AM	#12
cosmiccat You can't keep blaming yourself. Just blame yourself once, and move on Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 351	Dustin, the days of easy money are over in this business. Years ago when I was running a tgp, I had an adverisement on my main page for one of those penis enlargment programs. At $27.00 a pop, I was making $300 - $450 per week from that one little ad. And I was getting only 30,000 hits a day. I don't think you could do that now with that kind of traffic. Then, the penis enlargment thing petered out (pun intended.) Oh well. Speaking of tgp's, you may want to consider that over a link list. Although I 've never run a link list, I think a tgp might be better for you starting out. But for god sake, get some kind of script. There's lots of inexpensive ones out there. I rigged up some kind of form that sent submissions to my email and I was getting 350 submissions a day. And I was on dialup. Reviewing took forever. Anyway, you could give out partner accounts to cut down on the cheaters and spend more time networking and generating traffic instead of reviewing galleries. And of course list your own galleries and fhg's in juicy spots. But like everone says, learn html first. __________________ Submit your galleries to Margo's Whorehouse

2006-01-25, 08:49 PM	#1
ronnie Wheither you think you can or you think you can't, Your right. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: midwest Posts: 2,274	I agree with whats has been said. I started a links list by hand, it took SO much more time. As natalie said, it might be a good idea to start with free sites to get the hang of how it all works. Plus you can get more traffic quicker with free sites, compared to starting a links list. Another idea is to start with free sites in sub directories of your domain and over time build the root into a links list. Will build up some PR and traffic while your doing the free sites. It would be like your getting ahead of the game. There are a few inexpensive links list scripts, WELL worth getting. You'll be happy you did. ronnie

2006-01-25, 09:26 PM	#2
PersignupDustin WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	Thanks for all the advice... Thing is, I was made to believe throwing together a links site wouldnt be THAT hard and at least a decent way to supplement one's income. I don't plan on quitting my day job anytime real soon, but the business is very intriguing to me, and I feel like I could throw a halfway decent page of links together and make a few hundred or so a month starting out. Off-kilter?

2006-01-25, 10:30 PM	#6
PersignupDustin WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	Mmm...dammit...I need to learn HTML...sounds like that's step one....

2006-01-27, 12:50 AM	#10
PersignupDustin WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	So what does it mean to start with FREE sites?? How would that further my success with links?