do mobile apps make more money than mobile sites?

noodles · 27th Dec 2011, 03:11 AM

Hi first post here from a total newb on this great resource.
I have an idea.. let's say i registered domain names of major tourist areas / citys etc with the suffix "mobile" such as parismobile, lasvegasmobile, newyorkmobile etc with the main goal of creating mobile sites for them.

1) Would SEO confuse this with mobile / cell phone sites?
2) I'd like to have buttons such as -- order pizza, order mcdonalds, order a massage, order taxi to airport etc
3) Would an app people pay 99 cents provide better income than a mobile site? I agree a mobile site is more accessable to the public as something i read WillR mention before and agree with.. but i fail to see how money can be made through a mobile site where people order food and taxis delivered to their hotel room unless a deal was done with the suppliers of those goods/services. Please tell me where i went wrong.
4) From what i can tell, the main advantages of an app compared to a mobile site is that i could have a translator built in such as google translate which would be specific for that city and i could also have fast loading maps.

Sorry for the rushed post.. the more i tap it out, the more i realise a mobile site is probably better but still don't understand how the revenue side of it works without advertising. DO i have to make a proper webiste as well or can i just stick with the mobile site?

I think most guys here are interested in selling mobile sites to business owners but i'd like to create a site/app for tourists visiting a particular area who would like to order food and other things delivered to their room. I could promote it with artistic QR codes in tourist maps and coasters in bars etc.

Many thanks, sorry for all the questions but any input would be appreciated. I will also refine my thinking :p

Mobileico · 27th Dec 2011, 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by noodles

Hi first post here from a total newb on this great resource.
I have an idea.. let's say i registered domain names of major tourist areas / citys etc with the suffix "mobile" such as parismobile, lasvegasmobile, newyorkmobile etc with the main goal of creating mobile sites for them.

1) Would SEO confuse this with mobile / cell phone sites?
2) I'd like to have buttons such as -- order pizza, order mcdonalds, order a massage, order taxi to airport etc
3) Would an app people pay 99 cents provide better income than a mobile site? I agree a mobile site is more accessable to the public as something i read WillR mention before and agree with.. but i fail to see how money can be made through a mobile site where people order food and taxis delivered to their hotel room unless a deal was done with the suppliers of those goods/services. Please tell me where i went wrong.
4) From what i can tell, the main advantages of an app compared to a mobile site is that i could have a translator built in such as google translate which would be specific for that city and i could also have fast loading maps.

Sorry for the rushed post.. the more i tap it out, the more i realise a mobile site is probably better but still don't understand how the revenue side of it works without advertising. DO i have to make a proper webiste as well or can i just stick with the mobile site?

I think most guys here are interested in selling mobile sites to business owners but i'd like to create a site/app for tourists visiting a particular area who would like to order food and other things delivered to their room. I could promote it with artistic QR codes in tourist maps and coasters in bars etc.

Many thanks, sorry for all the questions but any input would be appreciated. I will also refine my thinking :p

My suggestion is to just walk downtown and look around. You also need to really do some more research. You guys have got to start thinking "local". I just came back in early November from working with Google and DudaMobile in Mobile, Alabama, and we liberated over 450 businesses by mobilizing their websites in less than 48 hours. Think about that for a minute ...... let it sink in ...... yyyeeeaaaaaaahhhhhhh. No one can convince me that there is no money made in mobile websites. Further more, Mobile is only 'one' city. That's one city..450 mobile websites. Expand your mind and think about how many cities there are. Next, think of your price and the possible numbers and you have your answer. Good luck in everything you do.

midasman09 · 27th Dec 2011, 10:30 AM

You're "close" but "no cigar"...yet! (That's an old saying)

Most cities of 100k + size...."city"mobile.com has been grabbed by "directory" promoters HOWEVER....most smaller towns of 25k to 50k have NOT been taken...yet.

Now...let's say you grab "dubuquemobile.com" (Duguque, Iowa has about 60k pop) (It's OPEN right now! Dec 27, 2011 at 8am Pacific)

Then....you make a Directory with the first page with Clickable Links to sections;
Where To Eat - Where To Shop - Services - Attractions ...etc

Then....for ex: clicking on "Where To Eat" brings up "Clickable Links" with restaurant cuisine in alphabetical order (Chinese - Greek - Italian - Mexican ...etc)

And...clicking on any "Cuisine Link" brings up participating restaurants for that cuisine (Chinese; Chings - Fongs - Hong Kong - etc)

And....each participating biz pays YOU a Monthly Fee to participate. Your job is to advertise your "Mobile Directory".

Ex: Run small display ads in local paper - place Cards in Hotel rooms

On each of your Ads you place a QR Code and it's address so those without an App can just type in the URL on the phone (www.DubuqueMobile.com) and....whala....up comes YOUR Directory... right there....right ON their Phone!

Now....to sell this you can hand out Cards with a QR Code...to restaurant and other biz owners, that takes prospects to your Sales Site.

Note: Dave Offen has a great WSO that includes his Card design for getting sales.

Don Alm

27th Dec 2011, 03:11 AM	#1
noodles Warrior Member Join Date: 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	do mobile apps make more money than mobile sites? Share on: Hi first post here from a total newb on this great resource. I have an idea.. let's say i registered domain names of major tourist areas / citys etc with the suffix "mobile" such as parismobile, lasvegasmobile, newyorkmobile etc with the main goal of creating mobile sites for them. 1) Would SEO confuse this with mobile / cell phone sites? 2) I'd like to have buttons such as -- order pizza, order mcdonalds, order a massage, order taxi to airport etc 3) Would an app people pay 99 cents provide better income than a mobile site? I agree a mobile site is more accessable to the public as something i read WillR mention before and agree with.. but i fail to see how money can be made through a mobile site where people order food and taxis delivered to their hotel room unless a deal was done with the suppliers of those goods/services. Please tell me where i went wrong. 4) From what i can tell, the main advantages of an app compared to a mobile site is that i could have a translator built in such as google translate which would be specific for that city and i could also have fast loading maps. Sorry for the rushed post.. the more i tap it out, the more i realise a mobile site is probably better but still don't understand how the revenue side of it works without advertising. DO i have to make a proper webiste as well or can i just stick with the mobile site? I think most guys here are interested in selling mobile sites to business owners but i'd like to create a site/app for tourists visiting a particular area who would like to order food and other things delivered to their room. I could promote it with artistic QR codes in tourist maps and coasters in bars etc. Many thanks, sorry for all the questions but any input would be appreciated. I will also refine my thinking :p

27th Dec 2011, 10:30 AM	#3
midasman09 Banned Join Date: 2009 Posts: 1,279 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1,525 Times in 531 Posts	Re: do mobile apps make more money than mobile sites? Share on: You're "close" but "no cigar"...yet! (That's an old saying) Most cities of 100k + size...."city"mobile.com has been grabbed by "directory" promoters HOWEVER....most smaller towns of 25k to 50k have NOT been taken...yet. Now...let's say you grab "dubuquemobile.com" (Duguque, Iowa has about 60k pop) (It's OPEN right now! Dec 27, 2011 at 8am Pacific) Then....you make a Directory with the first page with Clickable Links to sections; Where To Eat - Where To Shop - Services - Attractions ...etc Then....for ex: clicking on "Where To Eat" brings up "Clickable Links" with restaurant cuisine in alphabetical order (Chinese - Greek - Italian - Mexican ...etc) And...clicking on any "Cuisine Link" brings up participating restaurants for that cuisine (Chinese; Chings - Fongs - Hong Kong - etc) And....each participating biz pays YOU a Monthly Fee to participate. Your job is to advertise your "Mobile Directory". Ex: Run small display ads in local paper - place Cards in Hotel rooms On each of your Ads you place a QR Code and it's address so those without an App can just type in the URL on the phone (www.DubuqueMobile.com) and....whala....up comes YOUR Directory... right there....right ON their Phone! Now....to sell this you can hand out Cards with a QR Code...to restaurant and other biz owners, that takes prospects to your Sales Site. Note: Dave Offen has a great WSO that includes his Card design for getting sales. Don Alm