Could you monetize 5K daily users?

[Deleted70138]

I've created a website with an odd idea (can't say due to possibility of scaling) and in less than 10 days started to attract 1K+ visitors per day. Yesterday surpassed 5K threshold for the first time. These visitors come in a 15 minute window with very high attention (not by chance, but due to the website model). Most of them are 15 to 30 years old males from lower to middle class. Though I have no expenses, other than hosting website, still can't figure out how could it be monetized. Would love to hear your ideas on this matter.
P.s. Google does not allow monetization in my country.

 

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[alexkuzmov]

I've created a website with an odd idea (can't say due to possibility of scaling) and in less than 10 days started to attract 1K+ visitors per day. Yesterday surpassed 5K threshold for the first time. These visitors come in a 15 minute window with very high attention (not by chance, but due to the website model). Most of them are 15 to 30 years old males from lower to middle class. Though I have no expenses, other than hosting website, still can't figure out how could it be monetized. Would love to hear your ideas on this matter.
P.s. Google does not allow monetization in my country.

Whats the theme of the website? What information does it show?

 

[Deleted70138]

Whats the theme of the website? What information does it show?

There is no information, just 1 page, as minimalistic as Google's landing page. Can't tell more, but main visitors are highly risk taking, low-income young males. I could pitch it to casinos and gambling companies for posting their ads on landing page, but they might develop it by themselves if they knew amount of traffic that could be generated.

 

[ElleMg]

There is no information, just 1 page, as minimalistic as Google's landing page. Can't tell more, but main visitors are highly risk taking, low-income young males. I could pitch it to casinos and gambling companies for posting their ads on landing page, but they might develop it by themselves if they knew amount of traffic that could be generated.

Look for an affiliate programme in the gambling niche?

 

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[Fox]

I've created a website with an odd idea (can't say due to possibility of scaling) and in less than 10 days started to attract 1K+ visitors per day. Yesterday surpassed 5K threshold for the first time. These visitors come in a 15 minute window with very high attention (not by chance, but due to the website model). Most of them are 15 to 30 years old males from lower to middle class. Though I have no expenses, other than hosting website, still can't figure out how could it be monetized. Would love to hear your ideas on this matter.
P.s. Google does not allow monetization in my country.

What is the context of them landing on the website.
- are they there to get help
- to get information
- to be entertained
- out of curiosity

If you have a website that has 5,000 people to get the weather forecast and another with 5,000 who want help getting into university then there is of course way different advice we can give you.

Without the context the 5k people really means nothing.
I get you don't want to give the idea away but try explain the context more.

Good job on getting started though and getting those kind of numbers.

 

[WestCoast]

I would ask, what's your value proposition for starting this site?

Are you trying to provide value to people, start a company, a social movement...just get clicks?
Are you a fan and user of the idea/product... or, what?

@Fox makes the best point... I bet people could get 5000 visitors a day with kittens or pr0n.
If you want to do that, and try to get some dollars, I'm sure there are ways to do that.

But, if you are trying to build a long term business that grows/scales, and makes an impact on millions - that's a totally different conversation.

What is your goal?
What are your hopes and dreams here?

 

[alexkuzmov]

There is no information, just 1 page, as minimalistic as Google's landing page. Can't tell more, but main visitors are highly risk taking, low-income young males. I could pitch it to casinos and gambling companies for posting their ads on landing page, but they might develop it by themselves if they knew amount of traffic that could be generated.

Sorry cant help you.
What you are saying is like a riddle to me.
A minimalistic landing page with no information which gets visited by high risk taking low-income males.

I dunno, show affiliate links for shaving cream and condoms...

 

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[Deleted70138]

What is the context of them landing on the website.
- are they there to get help
- to get information
- to be entertained
- out of curiosity

If you have a website that has 5,000 people to get the weather forecast and another with 5,000 who want help getting into university then there is of course way different advice we can give you.

Without the context the 5k people really means nothing.
I get you don't want to give the idea away but try explain the context more.

Good job on getting started though and getting those kind of numbers.

Every day at noon I share one specific information on website, which is highly useful and exciting for young demographic, therefore attention quality on website is great during that time of the day. Everybody on website knows exactly what they are there for.
There is nothing illegal or sexually explicit, but due to the nature of "information" most of them are males, though girls with high testosterone could also benefit.

Many bikers and cyclists seem to catch the idea too, as today, before posting the "info", I could literally see two guys on bicycles refreshing my website vigorously.

 

[BizyDad]

Every day at noon I share one specific information on website,

Many bikers and cyclists seem to catch the idea too, as today, before posting the "info", I could literally see two guys on bicycles refreshing my website vigorously.

Sounds like you have an interesting website that really captures attention of the demographic.

Maybe you can vary the times you post, and let people know if they want to see what's on your website, they have to sign up for alerts (via email or maybe text).

Then you can monetize the email list towards other things this demographic likes.

 

[SEBASTlAN]

Yes

 

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[Kid]

Make part of the "info" paid.
Or offer extra info for a fee.
Or offer app for a fee.
Or offer web push notifications for a fee.

 

[Deleted70138]

Make part of the "info" paid.
Or offer extra info for a fee.
Or offer app for a fee.
Or offer web push notifications for a fee.

Can't monetize directly, as the main reason for traffic is that information is free, otherwise it cancels out benefit of that information.

 

[Deleted70138]

Sounds like you have an interesting website that really captures attention of the demographic.

Maybe you can vary the times you post, and let people know if they want to see what's on your website, they have to sign up for alerts (via email or maybe text).

Then you can monetize the email list towards other things this demographic likes.

Is an email of a 15y old male valuable to anybody? probably they never check them.

 

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[Devilery]

Can't monetize directly, as the main reason for traffic is that information is free, otherwise it cancels out benefit of that information.

Add an opt-in form. Build an email list and later on sell them whatever fits whatever you do. If they're already there for information, you could establish a cool info-product based business where the website gets you leads, and the sales cycle starts with the email list.
If you want actual help and advice, you will have to be more specific. You just wrote "15 years old don't read emails". Before you said 15-30, and that there are also bikers and cyclists. You do realize that no one has any idea about what you're doing, so no one can actually help you?

 

[Deleted70138]

Add an opt-in form. Build an email list and later on sell them whatever fits whatever you do. If they're already there for information, you could establish a cool info-product based business where the website gets you leads, and the sales cycle starts with the email list.
If you want actual help and advice, you will have to be more specific. You just wrote "15 years old don't read emails". Before you said 15-30, and that there are also bikers and cyclists. You do realize that no one has any idea about what you're doing, so no one can actually help you?

I know i sound too vague, but still appreciate your comments.

 

[Raja]

what about ads?
sorry if i missed this point.

 

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[Deleted70138]

what about ads?
sorry if i missed this point.

Could be, considering amount of empty space I have, but for whom? Website might seem to sketchy for brands.
Casinos and online betting might be interested, but they could somewhat similar by themselves.
The biggest "moat" i have right now is the domain name, consistency and the fact that i pioneered it.

 

[Raja]

Could be, considering amount of empty space I have, but for whom? Website might seem to sketchy for brands.
Casinos and online betting might be interested, but they could somewhat similar by themselves.

I am not suggesting adwords, there are many alternatives.
you could even get away with adult site ads(yes it exists), considering your audience It will have a high number of clicks or affiliate of related thing.

 

[Deleted70138]

I am not suggesting adwords, there are many alternatives.
you could even get away with adult site ads(yes it exists), considering your audience It will have a high number of clicks or affiliate of related thing.

Do you think 5K-10K visitors a day could possible generate enough to even cover domain hosting expenses?

 

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[Raja]

Do you think 5K-10K visitors a day could possible generate enough to even cover domain hosting expenses?

you do the math and tell me.
I have very limited experience in this stuff, just happen to know it.

 

[RazorCut]

The obvious answer is to run affiliate offers. Have a look at what the affiliate sites are offering in your niche that will appeal to your marketplace. Clickbank is probably the easiest place to start.

However if all the traffic is from people who are there just to get a piece of info and use that elsewhere (a betting tip, password or web address for example) then it will be hard to monitise as they are there only for one purpose then immediately off across the web. You would need to find ways of stalling their progression, maybe with long form content that is relevant so you can build an audience that are happy to come back and spend some time.

Maybe build a community with a forum unless they all come to your site from a forum you post your link on which would make them harder to convert over. How are they finding you?

Do you think 5K-10K visitors a day could possible generate enough to even cover domain hosting expenses?

Easily. You already said the domain expenses are low.

 

[Deleted70138]

How are they finding you?

Partly by facebook ads and partly by word of mouth.

However if all the traffic is from people who are there just to get a piece of info and use that elsewhere (a betting tip, password or web address for example) then it will be hard to monitise as they are there only for one purpose then immediately off across the web. You would need to find ways of stalling their progression, maybe with long form content that is relevant so you can build an audience that are happy to come back and spend some time.

This is probably the best point posted here. Those people come just for 15min max, get the info and leave until the next day, but i can see some ways to build community and relationship, instead of one-night-stands.

 

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[alexkuzmov]

Can't monetize directly, as the main reason for traffic is that information is free, otherwise it cancels out benefit of that information.

Keep it free.
However add an "Early View" Subscription for some fee.

Lets say that you post everyday at 12:00PM
If anyone wants the information at exactly 12:00PM, they have to subscribe.
Stack the benefits:
- early info
- SMS notification
- personalized info bla bla
- think of something
- benefit 5
you get the pont.
Otherwise they have to wait until 12:30 PM to get it for free.

 

[Deleted70138]

Keep it free.
However add an "Early View" Subscription for some fee.

Lets say that you post everyday at 12:00PM
If anyone wants the information at exactly 12:00PM, they have to subscribe.
Stack the benefits:
- early info
- SMS notification
- personalized info bla bla
- think of something
- benefit 5
you get the pont.
Otherwise they have to wait until 12:30 PM to get it for free.

Actually timing does not change much, as long as it's somewhere near noon. I choose same time due to consistency and won't give any advantage even if anybody knew it before.

 

[B.Cotter]

Actually timing does not change much, as long as it's somewhere near noon. I choose same time due to consistency and won't give any advantage even if anybody knew it before.

It may not be advantageous to receive the information earlier, but it may be convenient. People pay for convenience.

Your subscribers could have access to the "information" at 6am. That way they can read it at their convenience at whatever time works for them prior to 12pm; when they wake up, at breakfast, on their commute to work, etc. Of course this is all time zone dependent.

 

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[Deleted70138]

It may not be advantageous to receive the information earlier, but it may be convenient. People pay for convenience.

Your subscribers could have access to the "information" at 6am. That way they can read it at their convenience at whatever time works for them prior to 12pm; when they wake up, at breakfast, on their commute to work, etc. Of course this is all time zone dependent.

That's why i decided to ask here, this is actually more useful than you think!

 

[Zahida A. Khan]

Can't monetize directly, as the main reason for traffic is that information is free, otherwise it cancels out benefit of that information.

@datoelk, I'm sure you know that you've piqued our interest

Some great advice offered by many https://emojipedia.org/thumbs-up-medium-light-skin-tone/

I understand that your demographics are keenly interested in hearing your 'info' at a specific time and the info is free ... Is it possible to create a monthly membership where you provide additional info to a VIP group and maybe offer your info 2x per day??

Also, you can try getting paid sponsors and at beginning of your info delivery, you can say, "Hey guys, today's info is sponsored by ABC Co at Etcetera Technology Corporation and they are offering a discount on XYX."

Or, you can become an affiliate offering complimentary products/services that would benefit this group

If this info is sooOo valuable to your specific demographics, why not assemble all your past info and create an ebook, all in ONE place and sell it?? You can also get sponsors to take out ADs in your ebook

Hope the above helps?

Keep up the fantastic job!!
Cheers, Z'da