Portals still ok to develop?

[chabbs]

I have three websites, two of them do ok, and one does really well in terms of revenue. I started developing a fourth site that deals with entertainment. Today I thought to myself why not consolidate these sites into the one that generates the most money and develop a portal. The sites are different, covering different themes except for the one that makes the most money. That site has a general theme and already covers different topics.

The idea for consolidation including the site that's being developed is to create a mega-site and possibly create greater value to the existing visitors and potentially generate more traffic and revenue for that one site.

In a world where things are splitting off into specific niches is there still room for a site that offers a multitude of features and services? Is it worth developing the general themed site by adding different features to the site?

Your opinions are greatly appreciated.

[jbinbpt]

Spread the wealth out. One major boo-boo and you wipe it all out if you consolidate it.

[wolverin]

I had a small site which I wasn't updating anymore, and a new site. both were entertainment related. I decided to merge the small one into the new one. The new one incorporates the small site which is being revamped as a result.
So I think it depends on the case. In this case it made sense for me. But I wouldn't have a mega-site about "everything", that wouldn't make sense to me.
My site is related to similar topics in entertainment, not anything..