Altruism interfere in business
Sometimes I wonder why the service that run for over 8 years generating profits to me less than the service which will run from 8 months ...
In a previous entry - the site of the puzzle - I've mentioned that you can earn something on every page - even as simple as a Sudoku to print . At least that would be sufficient to cover the domain, and maybe even cheap hosting .
Recently, however, it appeared that the shoemaker without shoes and in my achievements it is a fairly large, very profitable service which will run for over 8 years.
i programy pod DOS) założyłem w październiku 1999 roku, mając komutowany dostęp do Internetu, kilka gier i programów, których za jakiś czas nikt już nie będzie potrzebował i ogromne chęci stworzenia czegoś własnego w Internecie. DosBrothers ( old games and programs under DOS), founded in October 1999, having commutated Internet access, a few games and programs, which for some time, no one will need and great desire to create something their own on the Internet.
Of course, he was also the idea to make money, but there was little possibility of the site surrender. Dominated by banners, and systems surfbary paying for reading e-mails.
After some time, "I gave up" to this site and did not develop it, but cared for, to make it available on the Web. Several years ago, revived him, enriching its portfolio in the administration of employment.
I found some new ways to make the site, hence the appearance of Google ads and banners.
Last reviewing the statistics of earnings for that site, it turned out that the service is not profitable. Here are some possible reasons:
- I lost my enthusiasm for creating DosBrothers. While the old games are still one of the most popular topics on the Web, it is no longer my passion and I spend time on other projects.
- Not looking for genuine earning opportunities on the site. Limited to standard banners and Google ads. Perhaps you could post there are more relevant and effective advertising.
- Took's welfare over their own. Honestly speaking, I'm not sure how it is with this abadonware. In any event, if you want to give users something for free - it's better that you had to do so.
Regarding reasons for first and 2 - Just a little bit of enthusiasm and work, and the effects probably arise - if not for section 3 as long as you put the good and the economy's above his - as long as you earn nothing.
I am not here to give something for free. Freebies are needed - especially on the web. Gratisach based on, is based, and will build the Internet. People will always want the maximum benefit minimum (or zero) cost.
I think here only of rationalism in making giveaway. How do you give everything for free, then who's to you (or recommend a shop) to buy anything?
So if you planned to do with warez site, crackami or other "gratisami" in violation of copyrights and property rights of third parties - think - how would you make? Who will want to advertise on this site?
I can answer for you on this question: Are you sure you will want to advertise there services er * the political, the wonders of extending some parts of the body and tablets p * tency ... but it is the gutter of the Internet that do not wish you to be found.
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Luke Jarzembowski, author of the blog - since 2006 under the illusion that it will be rich ... ;-) But still working hard on this. Programs , blogs , and positions , creating and promoting their e-businesses . 
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December 12, 2007 at 14:40
It is easier in the case of "natural" that you can not get it for free (car, furniture, TV). Then the party can give for free all this, what you can, that is ... information. Ads of shops selling goods on the website with information about them is probably the best possible combination of content with advertising.
December 12, 2007 at 14:53
And what will you do with Luke DosBrothers service that he began to take profits?
December 12, 2007 at 19:48
I agree with Christopher, but for physical goods typically gets a small percentage of the fees and have a lot of work to "break even".
Simon, as I wrote before I lost my enthusiasm for creating this site for me, the simplest solution is to simply sell the service.
However, I think that someone would have to put, he could earn even recommending current products manufacturers which abadonware versions have been posted on the site.