Make Money Rebuilding Expired Domains

Make Money Rebuilding Expired Domains

Some of the ideas in this blog are built around reaping the benefits from something that already exists instead of building something from scratch. A great example of this is rebuilding expired domains.

There are thousands upon thousands of people who don’t renew their domain names for some reason; either they simply forget or they no longer want to run the site in question. What we’re interested in here is the fact that some of these domains were previously pulling in a lot of traffic for the site concerned, and they therefore make it possible to replicate the previous success of that site by building one of your own.

The first step for this money making idea is to find expired domains that were already receiving a decent amount of traffic. There are several sites online that auction off expired domains to the highest bidder, and once you’ve got your first one you can then start to build a site very similar to the one that previously existed.

These domain name sites will tell you which domains are expiring on the day you visit the site, as well as presenting a list of names which have already expired. This makes it easy to see at a glance whether there is anything which would be of interest to you.

It’s important not to build an exact copy here; simply identify the elements that made the previous site successful (as well as the domain name of course) and create something of your own which is even better than what was there previously.

The great thing about rebuilding an expired domain is that you already know it has done well in the past. This gives you a head start on building something you know will attract traffic. By doing some keyword research (and researching the subject in general to see which aspects of it will prove to be the most popular) you can really hit the ground running and start drawing in traffic almost from day one.

Depending on the subject of the domain, you can monetize it by selling relevant items off the site. By joining Commission Junction or a similar affiliate website you will be able to sell anything from vacation packages, DVDs, toys, games, computer peripherals… you name it, you’ll be able to find a service or product that you can sell via your site in return for a portion of the profits. There is also Google Adsense of course, which will let you display relevant ads on your site and receive an income from the clicks you get.

The best way to make sure your site remains popular is to keep it updated frequently. Add new content and articles where appropriate and monitor the performance of different products and adverts to ensure you are getting the highest amount of revenue possible.

As far as building a profitable website is concerned, you can get into profit much faster by relying on an expired domain rather than choosing your own.

Make Money Generating Leads for Local Real Estate Agents

Make Money Generating Leads for Local Real Estate Agents

Real estate agents are always looking for new properties to sell, but have you ever thought about making some money helping them with this task?

It might sound like an unlikely proposition, but in truth this could lead to a good way of making money. There are plenty of ways that you can find new business for them – all you need to do is find a local agent who is willing to let you show them what you can do.

And that is where this article comes in.

It’s obvious that you will need a proper plan in place before you approach any real estate agents, because you don’t want to walk in and simply say a few things without having a convincing argument to get their attention.

A good way to get started online is to build a website you can monetize with or without any business from a real estate agent. If you build a good informational website about what to do when you are in the market to buy a new house, you can put some relevant ads on it for your local area and then slant the site more accurately towards your area when you have some interest from a real estate agent.

You could agree a finder’s fee for every new client you send to them. One way to do this is to have people email you or contact your site if they are interested in speaking to a local real estate agent, and then you can pass on the leads to the agent and bill them for each one.

You can also market this service offline by leafleting your local area and including the agent’s phone number on each leaflet. You would need to include a reference number for them to quote on each one so the agent would know that the lead came from you, otherwise you could miss out on some commission.

It’s clear that you need to find a real estate agent you trust and that you would get on well with, if you are to build a working relationship that will benefit the both of you. You may also find that you are keener to build awareness of them either online or off, depending on your own personal preferences. If you are very skilled at building good websites and you feel confident that you could attract more business for them online, then play to your strengths otherwise you could look more like an amateur. The same goes in reverse too – if you don’t know one end of a computer from the other when it comes to finding leads and attracting the right audience then stick with your offline efforts.

In the end you will need to discuss what the real estate agent would prefer as well. They may have additional ideas for bringing in new clients in various ways, and if you can come to an agreement on terms then you could end up doing very well indeed.

Make Money From Woodworking In Your Own Garage

Make Money From Woodworking In Your Own Garage

Do you enjoy making things? If you do and you like the idea of using wood as your medium of choice, then you could make a lot of money by carving out a new career in woodworking.

You don’t need to be able to make detailed sculptures out of a lump of wood either. Practical items will always find an audience and even if the only things you can make with any real expertise are boxes, then you’ll still have a marketable skill to get to grips with.

The great thing is that there are also several ways you can sell your goods. Want to find out more?

Wood is a wonderful thing to work with, and if you can use it to create things that people want then you’ve got a great chance of building a good business. Craft fairs all over the country are often populated by people who put their woodworking skills to good use, making boxes, carving out ornaments, making door numbers and room plaques and much more besides.

The key to getting started is to find out what you are good at. You might already know the answer to this; in which case you need to see if there is a market for it. Failing that, you might be able to put a spin on the item in question to make it more saleable.

Pricing is a key factor with anything hand made, as you need to consider the amount of time it has taken you to make it. A delicately carved wooden ornament might sell very well priced at $20, but if it has taken you eight hours to make each one then you’re not going to make a realistic income out of it. You need to make sure that what you make will fetch a good enough price to make it worth your while.

Research the market thoroughly by going online to see what other people are selling and what they are charging for it. You can also go to local craft fairs (which you can get a stall at yourself once you are ready for it) to get an idea of how people run their businesses. Grab any leaflets, business cards or pamphlets that have been created by the woodworkers there and find out all you can about how they work.

The important thing is to find your own unique selling point to differentiate yourself from the competition. For example you might only want to use one specific type of wood. You might decide only to make items for a certain age group or for a certain use. The possibilities are endless.

One other point to bear in mind is to organize your garage workspace so it is as clean and tidy as possible. If you are going to start making money at this you will need to be professional in every way, so start as you mean to go on.