Need ideas about how to promote and monetize my dating advice website

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Hi all. I run a website on dating advice dedicated to helping men and women be direct, real and honest with each other. I am promoting what is known as the Direct Approach.

Please note, this is nothing to do with PUA or the seduction community. I despise that stuff. I am promoting men and women having relationships based upon honesty, trust, respect, communication and mutual enjoyment.

So far I've released a free ebook on this philosophy, available on the site. I've also written a lot of quality blog posts around this subject. I've promoted the site via blog post comments and forums.

I've had some very positive feedback from both men and women and I am starting to build a following. I feel I have something unique here that resonates with people and I would like to have some suggestions on further promoting and monetizing the site.

For promoting, I thought of hiring people on Fiverr to post blog comments, post in forums and posting on social network groups (Facebook groups etc) to drive more traffic to the site.

For monetizing, I have a second ebook in the pipeline that goes into more advanced concepts along the lines of my Direct philosophy. I also want to teach day sessions in person for just £99. I'm also thinking of doing a members only video section where I will charge a one off or monthly fee to access 5 or 6 videos of me doing real, live Direct approaches.

I am also offering email consultations on this subject for a small fee.

What other ways can I monetize the site, without selling out? I don't want to promote any PUA products, as I don't believe in their philosophy. Is there any way I can promote affiliate products or adsense etc without promoting products that run against my philosophy?

What about running a crowd funding project? Or adding a Paypal donate button?

I'm not in this for money only; I want genuinely help people and make a positive contribution to the world and help restore honesty, trust and respect between men and women. However I would like to make some money as that will help me drive the site forward, promote it more and dedicate more time to this philosophy.

I'm not sure if links are allowed here, but the site is bedirectwithwomen.com

Thanks for your help.
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  • Profile picture of the author datingbanking
    Hi, good idea.

    Design wise I find the site a little dated, my 2 pence.
    Maye find and use more stock photo of couple, arguing etc

    Your billing is in £ sterling, and almost 60% of clientele is billed in USD.

    Have you thought of creating another downloadable ebook but with a small price, you could sell it on JVZOO, get some affiliates?
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    • Profile picture of the author Derek Thomas
      The commenter above me has obviously visited your site. Perhaps I overlooked it, but I didn't see a link, otherwise I would have checked it out. (EDIT: Scratch that, I see it now ... Better copy would help you greatly)

      In regards to monetizing though you mentioned...

      I also want to teach day sessions in person for just £99. I'm also thinking of doing a members only video section where I will charge a one off or monthly fee to access 5 or 6 videos of me doing real, live Direct approaches.
      Offering one of these videos for free would be, in my opinion, and incredibly easy way to build your list and get people into your sales funnel. Typically, video has more perceived value than an eBook, so I would think this would work really well and set yourself apart from the get-go as an expert. Anyone can write an eBook. Not everyone can do live, in-person coaching like you.

      Build your tribe and you'll do well.

      Best,
      Derek
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  • Profile picture of the author serryjw
    I have a huge problem with any website trying to build credibility using a free site builder AND branding their name on YOUR website. I don't love the site, pretty amaturish. I would suggest starting again.
    I really like the idea...worth pursuing
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  • Profile picture of the author tngllc
    I think the idea of a membership site is a great one. I would definitely charge a low monthly fee instead of a one off. Then if you add 1 or 2 videos per month you will keep your audience engaged and start getting some residual income from memberships
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  • Profile picture of the author multiplecloud
    Build forum and have membership for who are interest in dating and then offer them some plan.
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  • Profile picture of the author VinnieS
    Love the idea of the videos membership, how about a podcast channel as well?
    Offering one of these videos for free would be, in my opinion, and incredibly easy way to build your list and get people into your sales funnel.
    Definitely look to build a list of prospects and you will have a ready audience when you release new videos and ebooks.
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  • Profile picture of the author yestyle
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    Hello UK Wealth Wr
    I have a friend in same your niche advertising on my forum, if you are interested, let me know. I will send you information via PM.

    Thanks
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