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So I have a little dilemma......

Two years ago I was testing a keyword research tool and it threw up a potential hit. I registered the domain and created 4 articles and left it at that. Last week I set up Google Analytics and the site is getting just under 200 visits a day and around 300 - 400 page views a day. The surprising thing is that for such a small site with crap articles, I'm getting 25% returning visitors.

The dilemma I have is that most visitors see it as an official support site for one of the UK's biggest cellular networks. I get emails and comments from people having issues with the network and quite a few are sending me sensitive information.

So the dilemma is..... monitize the site or bin it? Can I morally add more articles and monitize it knowing that people are frustrated and looking for help.

If anyone wants a giggle at how bad the site is, view at your peril: My Orange Email
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  • Profile picture of the author Stuart Walker
    Bin it before you get into legal trouble for pretending to be a major company.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steve1776
      If you want to keep the site I would put at the top of the page "Not affiliated with Orange Cellular" in a very easy to read font and color. I would also be careful of criticizing Orange Cellular.

      There is nothing wrong with monetizing the site. Especially if you are offering help.
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      • Profile picture of the author gianbizz
        Originally Posted by Steve1776 View Post

        If you want to keep the site I would put at the top of the page "Not affiliated with Orange Cellular" in a very easy to read font and color. I would also be careful of criticizing Orange Cellular.
        To be more safe also contact Orange Cellular and ask them Is your site violets their term and conditions?
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  • Profile picture of the author Yair Dolev
    I think you should bin it, I wouldn't take the risk of getting into legal problems. But that is just me, eventually it is your decision that matters.
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