Monetizing niche based useful links aggregator website

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I’ve been toying with the idea of creating a niche resource/aggregator.
basically, it’s a clean, categorized list of useful links and tools, no fluff, no filler just value packed. But that's the thing. no blog posts or anything. It's mainly just outbound links with short descriptions.
I’d obviously make sure it’s original copy, no scraping or AI spam.

But is that kind of content "enough" for AdSense?
What other monetization strategies could work well for this type of site ?

Off the top of my head, I was thinking the obvious choices : affiliate links, sponsored listings, email list opt in, maybe even digital products down the line.

anyone who’s tried this kind of site before or has tips on making it profitable without getting slapped by google ?
 
I’ve been toying with the idea of creating a niche resource/aggregator.
basically, it’s a clean, categorized list of useful links and tools, no fluff, no filler just value packed. But that's the thing. no blog posts or anything. It's mainly just outbound links with short descriptions.
I’d obviously make sure it’s original copy, no scraping or AI spam.

But is that kind of content "enough" for AdSense?
What other monetization strategies could work well for this type of site ?

Off the top of my head, I was thinking the obvious choices : affiliate links, sponsored listings, email list opt in, maybe even digital products down the line.

anyone who’s tried this kind of site before or has tips on making it profitable without getting slapped by google ?
Sounds like a solid idea clean, valuable directories still work if done right. AdSense might be tricky without much original content, but affiliate links, sponsored spots, and email list opt-ins are great starts. Maybe mix in comparison pages or light guides to boost SEO and trust. Keep it user-first, and you’ll be fine.
 
Yes, affiliate marketing still works well, especially for niche sites with value. Focus on affiliate links, email opt-ins, and sponsored spots—AdSense may need more content. Keep it clean, helpful, and user-focused.
 
AdSense might be tricky without original, value-added content, but affiliate links, sponsored placements, and lead magnets can work great. Focus on authority-building and curated quality to keep Google happy.
 
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