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My question is, how does the choice in doing a Type A .vs Type B site
affect how you do your site submissions to search engines and directories? Is there a
list of engines and directories one should submit to for a Type A site --
and a different list of engines and directories for a type B site?
Should one submit to (and get listed at) some places before others?
Some post say some places won't accept sites which are only Type A sites.
How does this affect one's strategy?
Thank you for sharing,
Louis
[edited by: rcjordan at 2:06 pm (utc) on Aug. 14, 2002]
The method A, or money site, is harder to get listed in directories, and will come under more scrutiny during an SE hand check.
The method B, or hobby site, is generally chock full of good content, and has little problem obtaining directory listings or SEs.
This is another reason I recommend starting with a hobby site, it is less frustrating and easier to figure out how to SEO the site.
Apart from Drastics'comments, this can save on some promotion money through free listing, and improve the chances of the site getting linked to.
I might try for Yahoo, but I'm not holding my breath.
They'll take your $$...uh listing.... provided the $299 comes with it. If they reject it, you can always add more content withtin the 30 days.
I think there's a miscommunication here(just my opinion).
When we talked of Type A site - this strictly means sites that are typically 2-4 pages deep not much of a content but a bunch of short sales pitch for products or services which link to the actual product/service provider. That's it, very simple.
When we talked of Type B site - this strictly means sites that have more in-depth information in regards to the products or services. Often times type B sites have additional add-on services(as to serve) for the users. Best describe as mini-portals.
Which one is best to make money?
It's been argued or discussed in the old thread the benefits and/or disadvantages of each type.
One thing though that seems to stand out from the various postings is that Type A is compose of Multiple Sites whereas Type B is compose of a Single Site.
I think this is over simplification of definition if not outright misleading to new comers to the affiliate business.
Someone have said to the effect that Type B site places their 'Eggs in one basket".
Okay...lets do the scenario :)
Credit Card affiliates for instance
Type A - multiple domains, each 2-4 pages deep, each domain would deal with specific credit cards such as MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover or approach it by companies such as Chase, Providian, etc.
Type B - single domain, covers all types of credit cards and companies then some add-on services which could be a bulletin board, news feeds, articles, tools, etc.
In the above scenario, obviously Type B has its 'eggs in one basket'. But...
Who is to say that Type B owners can't have multiple sites or have multiple projects? How about more Type B sites but this time each domain will deal say with Mortgages & Loans, Home improvements, and maybe later; Real Estates, Investing, etc.
Which do you think has the chance to survive and make more money? Type A sites that deals with a Single Theme(visa and mastercard are not separate theme) or Type B sites that deals with Multiple Themes?
It's also interesting to note that Type A owners would want their sites listed at Yahoo, but because it's human reviewed, Type A owners are forced to expand their sites. Whether it be through news feeds, more articles, tools, etc.
So...What do you think happened to that Type A owner, it seemed to me that the owner have just crossed the Type B methodology. :)
When getting started, you have to build 1 site, and people often wonder what topic to start with. I suggested starting with a "hobby" site (method B from the original thread), to build on something you have an interest in, while you learn the ropes. You can generally make some money while you are at it, and it may be a good producer over time.
A "money" site (method A) is built for the sole purpose of generating revenue. It generally makes revenue much more quickly, but is susceptible to different problems.
We've kind of gone over a lot different aspects of affiliate sites, but either type can have 3 pages or hundreds. Either site is just one domain.
You have to crawl before you can walk, and it's better to crawl on something comfortable. Regardless of which type you decide on, content is still king.
