6 POWERFUL VRE Business Models You Can Start Building In 2006 Using Google Adsense – Part 2

Here’s the next installment for your series titled 6 Powerful VRE (Virtual Real Estate) Business Models You Can Start Building in 2006 Using Google Adsense:

 

6 POWERFUL VRE (Virtual Real Estate) Business Models You Can Start Building In 2006 Using Google Adsense – Part 2: Web Directories

Welcome back to the second installment of my series on Virtual Real Estate (VRE) business models! By now, you should have a clear understanding of what Virtual Real Estate is and why it can be incredibly profitable when coupled with the right strategy, particularly Google Adsense.

In the first installment, I covered “Article Directories,” and now it’s time to dive into Web Directories.

 

VRE Model #2: Web Directories

 

A Web Directory is essentially an online listing service that categorizes and links to other websites. It’s similar to a phone book, but for the internet. Web directories allow site owners to submit their site for inclusion, and after a review by human editors, approved websites are added to the directory’s database.

So, what makes Web Directories such a great VRE business model? The answer lies in their core function: providing inbound links. When you submit a site to a directory, the goal is usually to generate backlinks to boost a site’s SEO ranking. Since these directories are generally indexed by major search engines like Google, Yahoo!, and MSN, they can quickly help a new site build credibility and improve its rankings for targeted keywords.

 

Why Web Directories Are a Great VRE Model

 

The beauty of running a web directory is the control you have over its content. You can choose any niche you like—be it eBooks, software, free resources, or any other interest you’re passionate about. As the directory grows, so will the traffic it receives. And, if you position targeted affiliate programs and Google Adsense strategically within the directory, you’ll start generating passive income, just like many successful directory owners are doing today.

 

Examples of Successful Web Directories

To give you an idea of how web directories can generate income, here are three examples of directories that use Google Adsense effectively:

 

  1. Free Stuff Directory
    All Free Things – http://www.allfreethings.com/
    This directory lists various free resources available on the web. Take a look at how Adsense is integrated into the layout.
  2. eBook Directory
    Wisdom eBooks – http://www.wisdomebooks.com/
    This site provides a list of eBooks in various niches. Notice how the directory is organized and where the Google Adsense ads appear.
  3. Software Directory
    Software5 – http://www.software5.com/
    A software directory that links to various software tools. Again, check out the layout and where the ads are placed for optimal click-through rate (CTR).

 

Key Takeaway

As you can see, Web Directories can be highly profitable if done right. The key is to select a niche that interests you, position your Google Adsense ads strategically (which, as you can see from the examples, are often placed alongside valuable content), and start building your directory.

What’s great about web directories is that you are in full control of the content. This means you can grow your site around a specific theme, attract traffic, and eventually create a steady stream of revenue from both affiliate links and Google Adsense ads.

 

Next Steps

Now that you have a good understanding of Web Directories as a VRE business model, take some time to explore existing directories in your niche. This will give you ideas on what works, what doesn’t, and what you can model your own directory after.

That’s all for this installment of the 6 POWERFUL VRE Business Models. Stay tuned for the next installment, where we will explore another lucrative VRE model you can start building today with Google Adsense!