How many websites you owned or just one?

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Just curious,

Some IM owned just one site and concern on it whereas some have many websites.

what's your thoughts pro and con of having just one site vs having multi sites?

Do anyone having just one site yet managed to earn well?
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  • Profile picture of the author newxxx
    some do well with 1 site

    then they scale upwards to more than 1

    i think concentrate on 1 first
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by newxxx View Post

      some do well with 1 site

      then they scale upwards to more than 1

      i think concentrate on 1 first
      Actually I rather just do one site.
      Some folks does told me better get another site so call more niches to explore another venture but well I just don't know feel doing one site is good enough just concentrate.

      Over my journey, is not easy to maintenance site. SEO, backlinks , misc factors you name it.
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  • Profile picture of the author alonsun
    Even 1 site can have multiple subdomains dedicated to separate niches.
    Even 1 niche requires a lot of SEO work, design and maintenance, and ongoing marketing, following up.
    In some cases, there is a benefit of having more than 1 website for SEO purposes.
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  • Profile picture of the author dave_hermansen
    I have no problem with multiple sites but most people shouldn't build them simultaneously; otherwise, you'll have multiple unfinished websites. Get one done up to at least 90% and start another.

    We build multiple websites every year, however. One year, we built 100. Of course in that case, we were testing niche ides with advertising. We kept the top 20 that did the best with advertising and dropped/sold the rest. Then, after we knew that those sites would make money with advertising, alone, we concentrated one at a time, on different aspects - on page SEO for each one, one at a time, conversion optimization, one at a time, off-page SEO, one at a time.
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  • Profile picture of the author Profit Traveler
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    Every website begins with the strategy around the audience then to a relevant domain purchase.

    I have always had a knack for finding good domain names that were easy to resell that is fun for me.

    .Coms are getting harder to find and I concentrate on them primarily. Not all lead to a website but sometimes can be flipped on their own in trendy niches.

    I follow the types of starter no revenue websites on auctions that were recently sold all the time. Some people do this over and over as an income stream.

    Every site I ever created had the thought of a potential future investor in mind.

    They are indeed assets.

    There was one financial website that was sold for 6 million dollars, now that is turning your one site into a hell of a business and by the time it was sold it had several employees working on it.

    There are review websites, niche blogs, personal brand yourname.com sites, authority websites, ecom so many and we marketers wake up to new ideas almost every day.

    We just have to put our all into each site but consistent monetization will be the key to a big lump sum payday if you ever decide to sell it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jamell
    There is no advantage maintaining 2 websites because you do get a extra flow of traffic.

    It's better to focus and build authority on one website before you decide to branch out .

    I would rather invest time and energy producing content driving traffic to 1 website. 2 websites is more work and it doesn't equate to more sales.
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by Jamell View Post

      There is no advantage maintaining 2 websites because you do get a extra flow of traffic.

      It's better to focus and build authority on one website before you decide to branch out .

      I would rather invest time and energy producing content driving traffic to 1 website. 2 websites is more work and it doesn't equate to more sales.
      I do agreed with you but come one site. Have to take take note.
      Is a site just mainly one topic? Like for an example let's say Dog training or cat related stuffs.

      So you will have two sites , one talk about dogs another about cats.

      Whereas some will make just one site so name it Pets , on this site will have categories like Cat, Dog, Fish, Rabbit etc.

      So literally is base how individual site owner want it to be.

      This is why I prefer the 2nd option , just one site with different categories.
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    • Profile picture of the author Profit Traveler
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      Originally Posted by Jamell View Post

      There is no advantage maintaining 2 websites because you do get a extra flow of traffic.

      It's better to focus and build authority on one website before you decide to branch out .

      I would rather invest time and energy producing content driving traffic to 1 website. 2 websites is more work and it doesn't equate to more sales.

      I feel you on that logic.

      But as someone else mentioned sometimes an authority site branches out into more sites naturally. You may start a membership, joint venture with another marketer, maybe you love fitness as much as I do and you want separate virtual real estate for something that is going to be a part of your life anyway.

      Sometimes we gain knowledge on a subject could be something we personally have experience with or someone we know like diabetes. For a marketer that could be a helpful content site and additional income.

      I have seen some sites made for a persons fav soccer star or B Ball star purely out of love and passion.

      Let's say a major event was coming like Olympics you could create a site just for that and could be new income streams even Tshirts.

      Maybe you love drones as a hobby then create a store or blog on that.

      Sometimes others would like you to build one for them.

      Lots of possibilities.
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    • Profile picture of the author DABK
      "2 websites is more work and it doesn't equate to more sales"


      I think you should have written: 2 websites is more work and I don't know how to make it equate to more sales.


      Because there are people who have more than one money-making site.



      Originally Posted by Jamell View Post

      There is no advantage maintaining 2 websites because you do get a extra flow of traffic.

      It's better to focus and build authority on one website before you decide to branch out .

      I would rather invest time and energy producing content driving traffic to 1 website. 2 websites is more work and it doesn't equate to more sales.
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  • Profile picture of the author Medon
    I think it all depends on the targeted audience and the market. Some firms can do with one site while others may need two or more.
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  • Profile picture of the author George Flm
    I like to keep that a secret because a single number can reveal much about your business. A well co-ordinated, armada of sites can spawn multiple streams of income. The build it, set it and forget is a viable notion if done right. I knew people with 400 sites. Back then, a simple algorithm hiccup blew about ~85% of his websites.
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by George Flm View Post

      I like to keep that a secret because a single number can reveal much about your business. A well co-ordinated, armada of sites can spawn multiple streams of income. The build it, set it and forget is a viable notion if done right. I knew people with 400 sites. Back then, a simple algorithm hiccup blew about ~85% of his websites.
      I feel this is why perhaps people rather have more site than one?

      is like don't throw one egg in one basket theory, as you mention the Algorithm hit , people with 400 sites get hit more than 85 percent of the sites but at least he still got some sites survive.

      If just have one site surely get stuck? Good an example recently Google updates it does affect many sites , massive drop on organic traffics whereas only minority claim their site don't get affect and surprise got spike in traffic gain.
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  • Profile picture of the author Travis26
    I have a blogging website
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  • Profile picture of the author Leadnetwork
    For the start you should have just one site to practice, concentrate and develop it as good as you can. When you will be sure in your skils and knowledge you can have more, so you will be confident in your work
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  • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
    huh Seem like a lot prefer having more than 2 sites or more here base on the replies.
    I don't know, I still prefer just one site.
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  • Profile picture of the author spartan14
    In this moment i have only 1 site but unfortunatelly i lose 2 or 3 sites because i dont pay my host or domain in the past .If i have the old website i would make for sure 1k per month on passive income without doing nothing
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  • Profile picture of the author vishwa
    I currently owned one website. Managing website needs time and resources. If you are a beginner then I would recommend you to start with a one website and scale it up.
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by vishwa View Post

      I currently owned one website. Managing website needs time and resources. If you are a beginner then I would recommend you to start with a one website and scale it up.
      Yup, even so call " automate " also need work to edit etc stuffs.

      I do see people only own one site yet managed to earn.
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  • Profile picture of the author Matthew Stanley
    Within the right niche and business model, one site can still be surprisingly fulfilling.
    As others here have said - building it (and it alone) out is also a helpful focusing mechanism for someone new to the world of online business.
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  • Profile picture of the author viceb
    I have 2 websites. It is not about the number of websites one has but how well one utilizes or works on what one has.
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  • Profile picture of the author greatwriter
    At the moment I have one site, but over the years I have had many sites.
    Maintaining one site is a lot of work and takes a lot of time.
    Though I wish that I had just focused on one site over the years
    right from the start. I think I would be seeing massive success by
    now instead of being all over the place and experimenting with different
    sites.
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  • Profile picture of the author LilyMunday
    I'm quite happy just having two websites. It takes a lot of time to write content and manage all the links and promotions.

    Better to be good at one or two than have many and getting nowhere.

    Lily
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  • Profile picture of the author chiragmishra
    I have 1 website for all the services and products. And 6 landing pages for specific products.


    Its difficult to manage all these simultaneously, but, all good as of now.
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  • Profile picture of the author jenaidn
    I have so 2,
    but now, still focus in one.
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  • Profile picture of the author TobiMDD
    For a newbie or beginner 1 site is all you need.
    Once you generated a good income with it, you can think about starting another one
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  • Profile picture of the author Gabriel1205
    I owned 3 websites and currently doing SEO for 2 other websites. My Chromebook helps me to do it quickly.
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  • Profile picture of the author Peter42
    I have just one site, which I'm making into an authority platform, and personally, whether or not I make sales from it is neither here nor there to me. Of course, it'll be an absolute bonus if I do eventually earn from it; but for now, I'm focusing on filling it out with good quality content and building my email list over time.

    I don't believe in putting all of my marketing efforts into only my blog because I try to follow the Pareto Principle of the 80/20 rule as I do with all the other traffic sources that I use. Using this rule means that I won't get sick of the sight of my blog and it also ensures that I'm giving priority to other tasks related to my business.

    Hope this helps!
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  • Profile picture of the author sonic74
    I have 1 main site that I'm working from 2010 and it requires a lot of work to grow it...to bring sales and recurring revenue.
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  • Profile picture of the author talfighel
    Focus on just one.

    Unless you go into other niches, no reason to have multiple.
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  • Profile picture of the author brettb
    I reached 50 sites in my Google Analytics. I've allowed a lot of domains to expire though.


    Right now I am focussing on 5 main sites. One is an unexpected cash cow. I did have a lot of relationship niche sites but they've pretty much died due to Covid (plus the move to Apps).
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  • My best advice is that you should start for one website that you want to make grow and focus on that
    one.One step ,then another. Or you could try two if you put the effort on both and see wich one performs better. You will always have time to add new webs based on your first successes, do not try 10 webs to start,your chances will decrease.Focus on quality
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  • Profile picture of the author Serene Carmen
    Hi

    It depends on how much of work/effort is required for each site. I would focus on one at a time. Start, scale and once it is running/profitable and you can start looking at the next one.
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  • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
    Honestly I prefer just one site. I know a lot will claim better to have at least two or 3 even come adsense earnings will be better with 3 sites vs 1

    well, i just like things to be simple next also got other projects
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  • Profile picture of the author dimpenvlth
    Depends on the topic. Some web directory owners for example have two or more similar websites.
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  • Profile picture of the author luciesmazanska
    I own 2 websites for more than 6 years already. Believe me its NOT EASY!
    As someone mentioned here build one that will bring profits on monthly basis and then start a second one if you want BUT keep in mind you will need AT LEAST one more person to help you. Otherwise no chance

    Remember day have 24hrs
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by luciesmazanska View Post

      I own 2 websites for more than 6 years already. Believe me its NOT EASY!
      As someone mentioned here build one that will bring profits on monthly basis and then start a second one if you want BUT keep in mind you will need AT LEAST one more person to help you. Otherwise no chance

      Remember day have 24hrs
      Yup, you are right tactically. is NOT easy.
      As we all know Google dance as usual , etc SEO stuffs
      you can have lots of traffic one day the next down or next month unpredictable partly now a days so many news sites go live

      to out win your competitors actually getting harder too new competitors come in

      that why I can't imaging those own many site, Maybe they have different marketing tactics.

      Maybe they outsource let people in charge , doing all from SEO, content
      while they focus themselves their main fav sites
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  • Profile picture of the author edmondpogi
    just focus on 1.
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    I don't own any website.
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  • Profile picture of the author allegandro
    In the past (20 Years ago) I had over 1.000 domain names and 100+ websites.
    With each of them, I had plans, and with many, I made nice money.
    in 2008 I made a change after a talk with an accountant, and he told me, pick your top 3 and sell the rest. Focus on them. I did and my revenue tripled.
    Now in 2021 I just have one project, full focus and I see the result.

    So my personal advice, if you don't know what to start, start several and look if you see traction, if one shows traction, choose that website to make your money.
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by allegandro View Post

      In the past (20 Years ago) I had over 1.000 domain names and 100+ websites.
      With each of them, I had plans, and with many, I made nice money.
      in 2008 I made a change after a talk with an accountant, and he told me, pick your top 3 and sell the rest. Focus on them. I did and my revenue tripled.
      Now in 2021 I just have one project, full focus and I see the result.

      So my personal advice, if you don't know what to start, start several and look if you see traction, if one shows traction, choose that website to make your money.
      This is true, which I agreed with you.
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  • Profile picture of the author seeker55555
    I had one website in the past 15 years which functioned for around 3 years.

    It sold digital products with clickbank as payment processor and affiliate network provider. I still have this two word internet marketing domain name. I was some what active in warriorforum then with another account which I don't remember the username and passwords now.

    I made decent profit by selling digital products online but couldn't continue because of lack of time, I have my day job profession which requires at least 10 hours.

    You should be able to dedicate enough time to sustain success as online entrepreneur.
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  • Profile picture of the author BrendaReviers
    I owned just one site right now. I'm now beginner level. Its my first site.
    I think create a single good site is more better then create multipul bad sites ( not good or use black seo tricks)
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by BrendaReviers View Post

      I owned just one site right now. I'm now beginner level. Its my first site.
      I think create a single good site is more better then create multipul bad sites ( not good or use black seo tricks)
      Cool, one thing now a days Google also .....Not every day or months you got constant traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author WF- Enzo
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    1 is okay and it's where you should concentrate.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan S
    Depends on your niches, you can't just put them in one basket. I own several websites, each has its own niche, services and ways of earning money.
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by Jonathan S View Post

      Depends on your niches, you can't just put them in one basket. I own several websites, each has its own niche, services and ways of earning money.
      Yea, true but I noticed those Big boys only has one site
      I prefer like those tech site, Cnet, Verge , etc ? They don't add in another sister sites just mainly soley one site.

      I feel the Marketing big is always play the Big part.
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      • Profile picture of the author talfighel
        Originally Posted by Devilfish168 View Post

        Yea, true but I noticed those Big boys only has one site
        I prefer like those tech site, Cnet, Verge , etc ? They don't add in another sister sites just mainly soley one site.

        I feel the Marketing big is always play the Big part.
        Look at Apple and Nerdwallet...They are one website.

        All they do is drive traffic and build a community of new and old customers.
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  • Profile picture of the author hbeezy
    I currently have one website but I have a bunch of domains that I've yet to use to create websites on them.

    I used to have a couple of old sites but ultimately I had to let them go because I didn't generate enough traffic to it and my overall goals for those websites I never reached.

    I'm pretty sure having one good site isn't bad but I wouldn't go against having multiple sites. I am actually about to open up my second site (PLR site) soon. The thing is, what's most important is to be able to take care of your sites. Don't throw up like 2 or 3 blog sites if you can't write (or hire) for every month (at the minimum) because that type of stuff will burn you out quick. Keep in mind, my example covers providing for 2-3 sites, not just one.

    If anything I'd say to just do one and when that one becomes what you consider as successful, then you can move on to the next one. But doing them all at the same time isn't impossible. It just takes a lot of work.
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  • Profile picture of the author CruxisKnight
    I have 2 websites but purchased multiple domains from namecheap. With their stellar hosting I can have max of 3 so I plan to use 3 some time soon. But I plan to make even more websites since the process is pretty enjoyable and having multiple websites that I own sounds cool. I dont look forward to managing all of them though
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by CruxisKnight View Post

      I have 2 websites but purchased multiple domains from namecheap. With their stellar hosting I can have max of 3 so I plan to use 3 some time soon. But I plan to make even more websites since the process is pretty enjoyable and having multiple websites that I own sounds cool. I dont look forward to managing all of them though
      Noob question on this

      you have 2 sites means you have 2 plans from the host right

      Unless you are using sub domain.
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  • Profile picture of the author dabbu347
    I am having two websites. One is has been made with WordPress another with Weebly.
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