'Gray Googlers' strike gold - Page 2

digital321 · #16 (**permalink**) 11-22-2007, 02:13 PM

i just read the USA Today article and one thing comes to mind...

the guy that made the $100+ website concentrated on handy-man things right? that would include maybe do-it-yourself projects, etc. the economy isn't looking too good these days (especially with gas prices on the rise), people are looking for many ways to budget there expenses and overall spending. one of those budget cuts would be in regards to any upgrades done to homes (for homeowners), etc. now, if someone has a handy-man website, i'm sure that the ads that google places on them would turn out to be from contractors who specialize in decks, sideing and similar projects.

i'm sure that the cost per click on those ads would be amazing, and would continue to be because they've got the money to advertise, especially the large contractor companies and with the many that are out there, it doesn't seem impossible.

so the niche of home 'anything' would attract a more cost per click amount because of those ads... what do you guys think?

sadigazzali.

lisa · #17 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sadigazzali

i just read the USA Today article and one thing comes to mind...

the guy that made the $100+ website concentrated on handy-man things right? that would include maybe do-it-yourself projects, etc. the economy isn't looking too good these days (especially with gas prices on the rise), people are looking for many ways to budget there expenses and overall spending. one of those budget cuts would be in regards to any upgrades done to homes (for homeowners), etc. now, if someone has a handy-man website, i'm sure that the ads that google places on them would turn out to be from contractors who specialize in decks, sideing and similar projects.

i'm sure that the cost per click on those ads would be amazing, and would continue to be because they've got the money to advertise, especially the large contractor companies and with the many that are out there, it doesn't seem impossible.

so the niche of home 'anything' would attract a more cost per click amount because of those ads... what do you guys think?

sadigazzali.

I don't know about the CPC (cost per click) for those ads, but I would also think that the ads would be pretty well targeted, thus giving him a higher click-thru ratio. I went to his site and when I looked at the AdWords ads that showed up they seemed very well targeted so I'm sure that, along with his high traffic levels are really working in his favor.

But I agree, "the do-it-yourself home improvement" arena is very hot niche. Almost everyone I know is addicted to HGTV!

digital321 · #18 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 03:41 AM

omg Lisa, HGTV is so awesome. so is the Food Network... those are the top two on my tv list.

racheal ray's got it goin on with her $40 a day.

it actually gives me a chance to see what the atmosphere is like in all those different cities.

Ace728 · #19 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sadigazzali

omg Lisa, HGTV is so awesome. so is the Food Network... those are the top two on my tv list.

racheal ray's got it goin on with her $40 a day.

it actually gives me a chance to see what the atmosphere is like in all those different cities.

lol...I like good eats...I never knew it was so much science when it came to cooking

lisa · #20 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 12:41 PM

LOL, Oh yeah, the food network is great too. I love Unwrapped!

digital321 · #21 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 12:51 PM

it's so funny... that guy on 'good eats' fits his position perfectly. i don't think anyone else can host that show like him.

arslan220 · #22 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 05:23 AM

i think i make pennies of my website i wonder how you make your website earning so big.

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