Last Chance Today -Sign up NOW! Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal!

Spotted_Doe · 11-04-2009, 04:04 PM

I live in a tiny town. There are only 12,000 people in my entire county of 1300 square miles and we are the only town in the county.

Yet, we made over $90,000 in one year on our community portal!

Have I got your attention? Community portals are hot and getting hotter all the time with people turning to online solutions instead of the yellow pages, magazines and brochures. Portals can be used for so many things, the possibilities are practically endless; business directories, introducing visitors to your town, keeping locals informed on numerous topics, being the 'go to' site for instant information, entertainment and more.

I bet you live in a much larger town than I do.
Now, just imagine what you could do with a community portal! How great is your earning potential?!

My name is Do (like doe) and I've been working on a community portal for over 5 years now. (Pagosa.com) That's a lot of time in today's online world and I've discovered a great deal about what does and doesn't work.

Things I 'just knew' would be big hits failed miserably. And things I thought absurd worked miraculously! What?! Yep, there is definitely some trial and error to this business. It took me a while to figure out the tricks to a successful portal. But you don't have to! You are in the lucky position of being able to skip the trial and error and learn exactly what you need to right away!

There are hundreds of different ways to get people to your portal again and again. And doing so is the lifeblood of your site. Without regular visitors, you'll be hard pressed to convince businesses to part with their hard earned cash and advertise on your portal. So what if you could figure out what we've learned and easily discover the best ways for your own money making portal?

Are you aware of the numerous ways to monetize a community portal? The trick is using several methods, but where do you start if you don't know what they are? I guarantee there are some ideas you've never even thought of that are big money makers!

As you may know, there's a great deal to cover when learning how to be successful with your portal. This class is excellent for those with existing portals, those just starting and those wanting to dive in but aren't sure how it will work.

You'll be learning:

Multiple ways to monetize your site

Creating ad space and ballpark pricing (formatting suggestions too)

How to market and advertise your site so people know you're there

Getting traffic

Tricks to keep visitors coming back to your site over and over again (extremely important for advertisers and the ongoing life of your site)

How to get unique content for free that people are actually interested in!

Generating interaction between your site and visitors

And much more!

This is going to be an extensive portal training course. You'll receive one to five tips a day and this isn't just a 5 day course, but a 14 day one! You'll be getting brilliant and time tested tips that will cover what is the best in portal information out there.

This class will be interactive so you can discuss the tips, expand on them, brainstorm and ask questions in a community format.

Our portal has evolved many times over the last five years. We take what we learn and expand on it. But forget about your own trial and error or muddling your way through the dark. With this class, what took us years you get to learn in only days!

Are you ready for your own money making portal?
Click HERE to join us for 14 days of interactive learning for $39!

Class begins November 16, 2009, so secure your spot today and start getting to know your fellow classmates!

Please note that this class will NOT teach you how to create a portal. We won't be covering portal software, platforms or scripts. Everyone's needs and technical knowledge differ greatly. Our portal was built in Dreamweaver. It's HTML with a custom PHP ad rotation script (you can find your own on hotscripts.com). Our news section uses a program called Article Manager. If I had to do it again today, I'd just use WordPress instead of Article Manager. Our site has evolved immensely over the years and there are options today that weren't around when we started. There WILL be a section in this class for people to discuss that they've used along with their thoughts and suggestions. From there you can evaluate and decide on the best option for you.

Rush · 11-05-2009, 09:26 PM

This looks very promising. I wish I had the time to build a community portal, I can definitely see the potential here. Will you be offering this course again after the initial 14 day course is over?

Spotted_Doe · 11-05-2009, 10:02 PM

Hi Rush,
I'm not entirely sure if I'll be offering the course again. If I do, it probably won't be anytime too soon. I was thinking of possibly adding some advanced courses after this so we'll see.
Thank you!

DonnaLeona · 11-10-2009, 04:43 PM

Hi,

I'm confused about what this course offers. You say 1-5 tips per day.

Will this just be standard seo stuff that most already know or some special skills that are new?

I'm interested - but for $39.00 I'd like to know exactly what I'm getting if I buy.

Thanks,
Donna

Spotted_Doe · 11-10-2009, 09:01 PM

Hi Donna,
The course will cover some of what I've learned about portals over the last five years and what keeps people coming back, several ways to make money with a portal, what is important in a community site etc. I don't plan on offering any SEO stuff since there isn't anything particularly unique about SEO in portals vs. regular sites.

The reason it's 1-5 tips per day is that some things go together and should be grouped as such, while other tips can stand alone.

Does that help clear up your question without giving too much away?

Thank you!
Do

Spotted_Doe · 11-10-2009, 09:04 PM

I've had some questions about what 'interactive' means in this course. Information will be posted in a forum format, allowing you to ask questions, add your thoughts and build off of each other. You do not need to attend at any particular time and all info will be left available for at least 60 days. Log in whenever it's convenient for you.

Since this isn't an ebook but an open forum, it's more interactive than some trainings.

DonnaLeona · 11-11-2009, 01:22 AM

Hi,

Thanks for your answers. I think I'm going to go for it. Looking forward to learning from you.

Best,
Donna

Spotted_Doe · 11-11-2009, 08:43 PM

Thank you Donna, can't wait to have you!

snakez0r · 11-16-2009, 03:17 AM

Hi Do (like doe),

How many people will be taking this course? (so far)

Cheers,
Ben.

Spotted_Doe · 11-16-2009, 04:26 AM

There are about 17 at this time.
Thank you!

PAP · 11-16-2009, 04:38 AM

Will the methods also work outside the us?

I live in a country in euroupe

Spotted_Doe · 11-16-2009, 04:53 AM

Yes, portals will work anywhere in the world. I've seen overseas ones myself!

DonnaLeona · 11-16-2009, 08:34 PM

Hi,

I signed up via paypal and sent you a private message at localbizbuilders.

Will you be letting me into the class today?

Looking forward to it!

Thanks,
Donna

Spotted_Doe · 11-16-2009, 08:48 PM

Hi Donna,
Super! Will get you access just as soon as I can!
Welcome!

11-04-2009, 04:04 PM	#1
Spotted_Doe Do Engelhardt War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Last Chance Today -Sign up NOW! Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal! I live in a tiny town. There are only 12,000 people in my entire county of 1300 square miles and we are the only town in the county. Yet, we made over $90,000 in one year on our community portal! Have I got your attention? Community portals are hot and getting hotter all the time with people turning to online solutions instead of the yellow pages, magazines and brochures. Portals can be used for so many things, the possibilities are practically endless; business directories, introducing visitors to your town, keeping locals informed on numerous topics, being the 'go to' site for instant information, entertainment and more. I bet you live in a much larger town than I do. Now, just imagine what you could do with a community portal! How great is your earning potential?! My name is Do (like doe) and I've been working on a community portal for over 5 years now. (Pagosa.com) That's a lot of time in today's online world and I've discovered a great deal about what does and doesn't work. Things I 'just knew' would be big hits failed miserably. And things I thought absurd worked miraculously! What?! Yep, there is definitely some trial and error to this business. It took me a while to figure out the tricks to a successful portal. But you don't have to! You are in the lucky position of being able to skip the trial and error and learn exactly what you need to right away! There are hundreds of different ways to get people to your portal again and again. And doing so is the lifeblood of your site. Without regular visitors, you'll be hard pressed to convince businesses to part with their hard earned cash and advertise on your portal. So what if you could figure out what we've learned and easily discover the best ways for your own money making portal? Are you aware of the numerous ways to monetize a community portal? The trick is using several methods, but where do you start if you don't know what they are? I guarantee there are some ideas you've never even thought of that are big money makers! As you may know, there's a great deal to cover when learning how to be successful with your portal. This class is excellent for those with existing portals, those just starting and those wanting to dive in but aren't sure how it will work. You'll be learning: Multiple ways to monetize your site Creating ad space and ballpark pricing (formatting suggestions too) How to market and advertise your site so people know you're there Getting traffic Tricks to keep visitors coming back to your site over and over again (extremely important for advertisers and the ongoing life of your site) How to get unique content for free that people are actually interested in! Generating interaction between your site and visitors And much more! This is going to be an extensive portal training course. You'll receive one to five tips a day and this isn't just a 5 day course, but a 14 day one! You'll be getting brilliant and time tested tips that will cover what is the best in portal information out there. This class will be interactive so you can discuss the tips, expand on them, brainstorm and ask questions in a community format. Our portal has evolved many times over the last five years. We take what we learn and expand on it. But forget about your own trial and error or muddling your way through the dark. With this class, what took us years you get to learn in only days! Are you ready for your own money making portal? Click HERE to join us for 14 days of interactive learning for $39! Class begins November 16, 2009, so secure your spot today and start getting to know your fellow classmates! Please note that this class will NOT teach you how to create a portal. We won't be covering portal software, platforms or scripts. Everyone's needs and technical knowledge differ greatly. Our portal was built in Dreamweaver. It's HTML with a custom PHP ad rotation script (you can find your own on hotscripts.com). Our news section uses a program called Article Manager. If I had to do it again today, I'd just use WordPress instead of Article Manager. Our site has evolved immensely over the years and there are options today that weren't around when we started. There WILL be a section in this class for people to discuss that they've used along with their thoughts and suggestions. From there you can evaluate and decide on the best option for you.

11-05-2009, 09:26 PM	#2
Rush HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 112 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Ready to Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal? 5 years experience! This looks very promising. I wish I had the time to build a community portal, I can definitely see the potential here. Will you be offering this course again after the initial 14 day course is over?

11-05-2009, 10:02 PM	#3
Spotted_Doe Do Engelhardt War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ready to Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal? 5 years experience! Hi Rush, I'm not entirely sure if I'll be offering the course again. If I do, it probably won't be anytime too soon. I was thinking of possibly adding some advanced courses after this so we'll see. Thank you!

11-10-2009, 04:43 PM	#4
DonnaLeona HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States Posts: 108 Thanks: 50 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Ready to Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal? 5 years experience! Hi, I'm confused about what this course offers. You say 1-5 tips per day. Will this just be standard seo stuff that most already know or some special skills that are new? I'm interested - but for $39.00 I'd like to know exactly what I'm getting if I buy. Thanks, Donna

11-10-2009, 09:01 PM	#5
Spotted_Doe Do Engelhardt War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ready to Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal? 5 years experience! Hi Donna, The course will cover some of what I've learned about portals over the last five years and what keeps people coming back, several ways to make money with a portal, what is important in a community site etc. I don't plan on offering any SEO stuff since there isn't anything particularly unique about SEO in portals vs. regular sites. The reason it's 1-5 tips per day is that some things go together and should be grouped as such, while other tips can stand alone. Does that help clear up your question without giving too much away? Thank you! Do

11-10-2009, 09:04 PM	#6
Spotted_Doe Do Engelhardt War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ready to Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal? 5 years experience! I've had some questions about what 'interactive' means in this course. Information will be posted in a forum format, allowing you to ask questions, add your thoughts and build off of each other. You do not need to attend at any particular time and all info will be left available for at least 60 days. Log in whenever it's convenient for you. Since this isn't an ebook but an open forum, it's more interactive than some trainings.

11-11-2009, 01:22 AM	#7
DonnaLeona HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States Posts: 108 Thanks: 50 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Ready to Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal? 5 years experience! Hi, Thanks for your answers. I think I'm going to go for it. Looking forward to learning from you. Best, Donna

11-11-2009, 08:43 PM	#8
Spotted_Doe Do Engelhardt War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ready to Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal? 5 years experience! Thank you Donna, can't wait to have you!

11-16-2009, 03:17 AM	#9
snakez0r Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 52 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking	Re: Last Chance Today -Sign up NOW! Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal! Hi Do (like doe), How many people will be taking this course? (so far) Cheers, Ben.

11-16-2009, 04:26 AM	#10
Spotted_Doe Do Engelhardt War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Last Chance Today -Sign up NOW! Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal! There are about 17 at this time. Thank you!

11-16-2009, 04:38 AM	#11
PAP Saint Patrick War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 123 Thanks: 39 Thanked 35 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Last Chance Today -Sign up NOW! Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal! Will the methods also work outside the us? I live in a country in euroupe

11-16-2009, 04:53 AM	#12
Spotted_Doe Do Engelhardt War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Last Chance Today -Sign up NOW! Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal! Yes, portals will work anywhere in the world. I've seen overseas ones myself!

11-16-2009, 08:34 PM	#13
DonnaLeona HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States Posts: 108 Thanks: 50 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Last Chance Today -Sign up NOW! Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal! Hi, I signed up via paypal and sent you a private message at localbizbuilders. Will you be letting me into the class today? Looking forward to it! Thanks, Donna

11-16-2009, 08:48 PM	#14
Spotted_Doe Do Engelhardt War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 158 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Last Chance Today -Sign up NOW! Make over $90k a Year with a Successful Community Portal! Hi Donna, Super! Will get you access just as soon as I can! Welcome!