I'm trying to figure out what I should do with my travel site.  The name of the site is based on the phrase cheap round trip. 

 

My initial idea is to create a community site for travelers so ideas and deals can be shared.  I know that the ad clickthrough rate and revenue is good, but getting people to the site and getting them to participate will be a challenge.  

 

The other obvious idea is to sell…

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It has helped me in numerous ways.

I'm writing this blog post as a reminder to myself that I need to sell something. I have a few sites that focus on generating advertising revenue, but I need to start a few shopping sites to focus on selling something.



This thought especially occurs to me at this time of year when online sales are roaring to life.



I have a really good domain name for a general shopping site, but I have been holding off on launching the site until I find the perfect technology partner. I… Continue

I've always wanted to have a good online shopping mall. The problem is that I've been waiting for the right technology so it will run smoothly with daily management. I haven't found the dsolution yet, but TheFind.com provides a good example that my goal is attainable.



TheFind.com is just a basic shopping mall with affiliate links. There is nothing special about the site other than it allows companies to update their own feeds which allows for more unique content and better search… Continue

I just read the article in Inc Magazine about the founder of Toms Shoes. I wish the article was more about the business and less about the life of the founder, but the article gave me great motivation.



I want to make a difference.



This is something I have always wanted to do. I have started many peace and political websites hoping to make a difference. The problem is that these sites took a lot of my time, energy, and money, but rarely made a difference. Arguing political…

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I had a chance this week to talk with a representative from Share A Sale. The rep is in charge of helping publishers and affiliates like me achieve better results.



I was excited about the conversation because this rep would know what was working and what was not working. He had the knowledge about which publishers make the most sales and how they are doing it.



Unfortunately, I ended the conversation with less enthusiasm than I had going in.



I figured he would… Continue