I have a good idea for a business directory But I want to know is it profitable enough to pursue. It will be sort of like a yellow pages.

Originally Posted by jbthedon

I have a good idea for a business directory But I want to know is it profitable enough to pursue. It will be sort of like a yellow pages.

You don't give enough info regarding the actual biz model of
your intended business directory. You could earn zero or a mint depending on exactly what you have in mind.

There is if you know how to monetize it correctly.

only if your directory has high rank to many of the keywords

I would say there is in my country the biz directories make a killing and they do little more than provide good seo and high marketing (with adsense) budgets.

Lots of money in niche directories imho.

I have several local business directories that I sell advertising space on.

A local business directory with no precise niche or unique direction? Not likely to be much money there. Your competing with Google Local Listings, which is impossible to beat.

Originally Posted by RBseatown

A local business directory with no precise niche or unique direction? Not likely to be much money there. Your competing with Google Local Listings, which is impossible to beat.

I agree with RBseatown as your idea will not be a profitable one due to lack of a properly targeted niche.