Introduction Hello from a New User and a Possible Domain Available

hodgsos · Dec 15, 2009

Hi everyone, having had a browse around the site I have just decided to register.

One of the first things on my mind is that I have a domain name maybe for sale but I am not so sure how much it is worth.

The Domain name is localbusinessfinder.co.uk

I have had this domain name for quite a while (reg in 2000) which is important for SEO.

My original idea was to start a local business search website in each county of the country, the domains being merseyside.localbusinessfinder.co.uk etc. Managed correctly, this can be quite a nice money earner either from paid adverts, adsense or charging for subscriptions

Any input for you guys would be appreciated

Thanks

Stu

orchardapple · Dec 15, 2009

Hi Stu, welcome

Nice domain, but more of one for the SEO's I feel, so many of these directory sites around would take quite some effort to get off the ground and make truely profitable.

hodgsos · Dec 15, 2009

I agree although when testing it I set someone up to call the local businesses and in 2 days I have 50 subscribers at £50 per year for a standard listing. This was 5 years ago when internet advertising was a)not as powerful as it is now and b) a lot less expensive than it is now.

At £50 per year it's nothing for most businesses. It was just something I didn't and don't have time to manage.

I may put it up for sale and see what happens

Stu