Is Money the Key to Website Success?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between money and website success, exploring whether financial gain is a primary motivator for creating and maintaining websites. Participants share personal experiences, expectations, and advice regarding website ownership, income potential, and the enjoyment of running a website.

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  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire to earn a small income from websites to allow for more personal time, suggesting that even $30/week could be sufficient.
  • Others argue that the number of websites owned does not correlate with income potential, emphasizing the importance of quality over quantity.
  • One participant mentions that it takes time to generate income from websites and advises against rushing the process.
  • Several participants share personal experiences of low or nonexistent earnings from their websites, indicating that profitability may take a long time to achieve.
  • There is a suggestion that running a website can be enjoyable regardless of its financial success, with some advocating for a focus on passion rather than profit.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of views, with some believing that financial success is achievable while others emphasize that enjoyment and quality content are more important. No consensus is reached on the relationship between website ownership and income generation.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention varying personal experiences and expectations regarding website income, highlighting the uncertainty in how long it may take for a website to become profitable.

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So I'm sick of working at a department store:biggrin:

$30/week is sufficient
 
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MinnesotaState said:
So I'm sick of working at a department store:biggrin:

$30/week is sufficient

What does this have to do with owning websites? :)
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
What does this have to do with owning websites? :)

Everything!... *hiccups*

:-p
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
What does this have to do with owning websites? :)

Well I kind of figured if I can make $30/week off a website or two, then I can quit my job. That'd leave me with more time to study.
 
MinnesotaState said:
Well I kind of figured if I can make $30/week off a website or two, then I can quit my job. That'd leave me with more time to study.

It's very possible, good luck!
 
It takes time but once you get things started you can make multiples of 30 bucks/week.
Also think of unique and useful stuff that binds visitors so they come back every time.

Rule 1 don't rush it nor underestimate the work you need to put in at first. The earnings can take a while to start.
 
owned: 2
income generated: $0
 
If you really think the NUMBER of websites someone owns has anything to do with income, you are well on your way to failure.
 
phinds said:
If you really think the NUMBER of websites someone owns has anything to do with income, you are well on your way to failure.

"how many websites do you own" is a lot more catchy than "how much are you making on your website"
 
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MinnesotaState said:
"how many websites do you own" is a lot more catchy than "how much are you making on your website"

maybe but as said ... that's NOT what brings the income
I have 2 www sites neither are income earning, they were'nt intended to be

you only need ONE GOOD online shop site to be successful

Dave
 
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MinnesotaState said:
"how many websites do you own" is a lot more catchy than "how much are you making on your website"

Maybe, maybe not, but the two have nothing to do with each other so you need to decide which question you actually want answered.
 
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I put a lot of time into making a website to host the computer games I've created this summer. I've gotten almost no visitors and have made $0. (If you want to check it out, the URL is http://clintonmorrison.com :biggrin: )

Regardless of earnings I think it is definitely fun to run a website, even if it doesn't make any money. It's definitely worth trying! I imagine it takes quite a while for it to become profitable.
 
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clint222 said:
Regardless of earnings I think it is definitely fun to run a website, even if it doesn't make any money. It's definitely worth trying! I imagine it takes quite a while for it to become profitable.

Rule #1 for making a successful website: don't do it for money :)
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Rule #1 for making a successful website: don't do it for money :)

Excellent advice.
 

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