Insurance Website Earning Good Revenue

thebeacon · 06-12-2009, 02:04 PM

Again stop spaming with your website... no one is going to your website... it's not what I am saying, it is what these websites Quantcast - Home and Alexa the Web Information Company are saying. They specialize in estimating traffic to your website. Then this website Website value calculator and web information that tells you whats it is worth based on the Alexa score which deternins the amount of traffic that you get to your site.

You say that you get traffic from blogs... OK... thats easy to check... here are all the pages that are linking to your b.s. website...

(i have made sure that the links do not work for seo purposes)
(http://www.)calcruising.com/carinsurance.htm
(http://)denniskneale-newsbios.com/20...29/cnbcs-denni...
(http://)denniskneale-newsbios.com/20...29/cnbcs-denni...
(http://www.)daniweb.com/forums/post721611.html
(http://www.)insurancejobs.com/insura...scussion-forum...
(http://www.)insurance-forums.net/for...urance-website...
(http://www.)daniweb.com/forums/post721611-1.html
(http://www.)daniweb.com/forums/thread153544.html
(http://www.)theinsuranceforums.org/f...-were-recessio...

I see only one of them is a blog which is worthless... because no one is going to that blog anyway.

Then there is a link from your site to yet another worthless blog that NO ONE goes there also.

I have no idea what were your intentions for saying how much you make on your website... were you trying to sell it to one of the forum memebers in the future?

No one wants to discredit your work or any other peoples work... If you knew what you were talking about then you would not post B.S.

Goog luck with your website though... I have no doubt that you can make money with it if you keep working at it.

Mike S · 06-12-2009, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by thebeacon

No one wants to discredit your work or any other peoples work... If you knew what you were talking about then you would not post B.S.

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If you knew what you were talking about you would know that search engine traffic and not links are what generate the majority of visitors to a website. I have over 150 pages indexed which generates daily visitors to the site averaging just under 100.

Is it really that upsetting to you that I built a small insurance site and actually make a few dollars from it. Is that not a relevant post for the "insurance website" category? You can bash the site or me posting the info all you want. You could also try duplicating my effort and earn some money online as well. Either way I don't care.

thebeacon · 06-12-2009, 03:05 PM

OK Mike here is your chance... I will compare one of dozens of my sites to your site.

One of my websites as you will see in the signature is getmymedical.com for Anthem Blue Cross it ranks NUMBER 1 on Google for keyword "blue cross insurance" out of 2,890,000 websites. Thats higher than official Anthem Blue Cross website. My website ranks NUMBER 2 for keyword "blue cross of california" My website ranks NUMBER 2 on MSN now called Bing.com for keyword "anthem blue cross". My website ranks NUMBER 2 on Bing for keyword "anthem blue cross medical group".

There are literally dozens very competitive keywords that my websites rank in top 5.

Now we are talking only about one of my websites. One of my other websites that I have put up about a month ago Kaiser Health Insurance | Individual Family and Group Health Insurance Plans ranks NUMBER 4 on Bing.com for keyword "kaiser"

My sites have hundreds and thousands of websites linking to them and thousands of pages indexed in all of the search engines.

Yeh Mike, I definitely have no idea what I am talking about.

What I am saying is this If I could design shity sites like yours and make $2000 a month from each website I would create thousands of websites like yours.

The thing is that my websites took me years to create, and it s F**KING joke when some one shows me a site like yours and tells me that you are making a $2000 a month from it.

Give me one keyword that I can find one of your blogs or websites that ranks in TOP 10 PAGES.

Mike S · 06-12-2009, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by thebeacon

OK Mike here is your chance... I will compare one dozens of my sites to your site.

One of my websites as you will see in the signature is getmymedical.com for Anthem Blue Cross it ranks NUMBER 1 on Google for keyword "blue cross insurance" out of 2,890,000 websites. Thats higher than official Anthem Blue Cross website. My website ranks NUMBER 2 for keyword "blue cross of california" My website ranks NUMBER 2 on MSN now called Bing.com for keyword "anthem blue cross". My website ranks NUMBER 2 on Bing for keyword "anthem blue cross medical group".

There are literally dozens very competitive keywords that my websites rank in top 5.

Now we are talking only about one of my websites. One of my websites that I have put up about a month ago Kaiser Health Insurance | Individual Family and Group Health Insurance Plans ranks NUMBER 4 on Bing.com for keyword "kaiser"

My sites have hundreds and thousands of websites linking to them and thousands of pages indexed in all of the search engines.

Yeh Mike, I definitely have no idea what I am talking about.

What I am saying is this If I could design shity sites like yours and make $2000 a month from each website I would create thousands of websites like yours.

The thing is that my websites took me years to create, and it s F**KING joke when some one shows me a site like yours and tells me that you are making a $2000 a month from it.

Wow, thanks for the challenge and putting me in my place. I can understand how upsetting it must be to have a little site like mine out produce yours.

However, I do have a insurance directory that is about 11 years old that I earn the majority of my revenue from The Auto Insurance Directory at CCAuctions . This site gets about 1,000 plus visitors a day from organic search results and ranks #1 or #2 in Google for a few of the search terms listed below:

Auto Insurance Directory
Health Insurance Directory
Life Insurance Directory
Property Insurance Directory
Insurance Agents Directory

This site took me quite some time to build and maintain. But you're the expert!

I would prefer working on smaller sites like http://save364.com because they earn income without much effort. Oh I forgot, you wanted one keyword, here is my favorite one:

selectquote commercial

Just because your frustrated does not give you the right criticize someone who is actually making a few dollars online and offering some advice. Please don't send over anymore stats and keywords, it's getting silly.

greatben · 06-14-2009, 06:19 PM

Mike,
Email me your information or call me
Gstysis at gmail.com
619-665-8417
Gary

EFLTEACHER · 06-15-2009, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by moonlightandmargaritas

Yeah but the problem is you are dishonest and unethical.

There is no such thing as a "deep discount" on health insurance. Doesn't exist, not allowed by law.

Guro, I wish you would just speak your mind and stop beating around the bush!

Mike S · 06-19-2009, 11:10 PM

I also placed a link on our main page at Save Hundreds on your Insurance Costs by Comparing Rates Online for Insureme leads. They also have an affiliate program that can generate additional revenue for insurance websites.

insurer42 · 06-23-2009, 03:04 PM

Getting visitor to an insurance web site is harder than other web sites. because of competition.

Mike S · 06-24-2009, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by insurer42

getting visitors to an insurance web site is harder than other web sites. because of competition.

The goal is to get leads from online advertising in places that our cost effective. Lead services tend to be expensive while directories like Yellow Pages are to crowded with agent listings, making it difficult for consumers to choose.

We have the the top-ranked insurance agents directory on Google. Recently we partnered with Insureme to give agents additional exposure. We are offering a free directory listing (normally $79) along with10 free leads from Insureme. This will give agents a chance to evaluate the benefits of each type of advertising. Were going to offer this for a week or two to see how it works out if you would like a listing go to this link, New Clients Leads From The Insurance Directory

thebeacon · 07-04-2009, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by Mike S

The goal is to get leads from online advertising in places that our cost effective. Lead services tend to be expensive while directories like Yellow Pages are to crowded with agent listings, making it difficult for consumers to choose.

We have the the top-ranked insurance agents directory on Google. Recently we partnered with Insureme to give agents additional exposure. We are offering a free directory listing (normally $79) along with10 free leads from Insureme. This will give agents a chance to evaluate the benefits of each type of advertising. Were going to offer this for a week or two to see how it works out if you would like a listing go to this link, New Clients Leads From The Insurance Directory

Having you listing in a directly and expecting ANY traffic from it is completely useless. The ONLY possible reason that you might want to submit your listing in to a directory is for backlink (SEO supposes) and even then it has to be on the page that is indexed by search engines and better yet have a PR (page rank) higher than 1.

I own a directory and it brings me some income from people getting a listing. (see it in my signature) One thing that I can definitely say is that the only person that benefits form that directory is me. The only reason I charge to get a listing in that directory is to avoid people submitting spam.

Directories that you want to have your listing is DMOZ.com, other ones are completely worthless. You could submit your site to Yahoo and Business.com... Google but it is ABSOLUTELY not worth paying for those directories. There are much better ways to get traffic and get quality backlinks that are FREE

Mike again you do not make any money from save364.com because NO ONE goes to that website. The only way that you make money is with your directory where you charge $79 to have a listing.

Although your directory does get decent amount of traffic every month, the keywords that you rank high for are not that competitive since you do not have that many backlinks from other sites to your directory.

Mike if I really wanted to, I can have a directory within two months that would rank higher for every keyword that you rank high for. I have some other priorities right now. But since you did mention how I can get additional 7,000 visits from your keywords I will certainly look in to it. Thank for advice.

The fact is that you are trying to sell something here, weather it is your directory or your website I have no clue.

The only people that you can make money from are insurance agents that do not understand SEO or think that just because they pay $79 for some directory listing that they are going to get people visiting their website form the directory.

I got to say though great directory... especially that it looks like you had it for a while, that is definitely a plus.
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Originally Posted by Mike S

We have the the top-ranked insurance agents directory on Google. Recently we partnered with Insureme to give agents additional exposure. We are offering a free directory listing (normally $79) along with10 free leads from Insureme. This will give agents a chance to evaluate the benefits of each type of advertising. Were going to offer this for a week or two to see how it works out if you would like a listing go to this link, New Clients Leads From The Insurance Directory

That sound like a great deal, I do not know if I can pass that up. A FREE directory listing along with 10 FREE leads.

Originally Posted by Mike S

we partnered with Insureme

OMG... I cannot believe it... Well the thing is that if you own a website anyone can partner up with InsureMe... I did not have a chance to check how much they pay for referring agent to them... I will post it alter... It might be something that agents of this forum could post on their websites.

Have you had anyone sign up from this forum yet. I hope you have some way to track. There is one way, try looking in to Statcounter.com it can let you know where people are coming from to see if your whole with posting affiliate links and spamming this forum works.

CHUMPS FROM OXFORD · 07-04-2009, 10:41 PM

Let me make sure I understand what you are saying. Just minutes ago, I submitted one of my sites in the Search Site directory, which I think is a PR 4. The page with my link is listed below and does not appear to have a PR. Does that mean the backlink is essentially worthless?

Thanks.

Directory Listing for Financial, Insurance at SearchSight.com

Mike S · 07-06-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by thebeacon

Have you had anyone sign up from this forum yet. I hope you have some way to track. There is one way, try looking in to Statcounter.com it can let you know where people are coming from to see if your whole with posting affiliate links and spamming this forum works.

You sure have a lot to say, but most of it is worthless.

Yes, 28 agents have received free directory listings so far. This will benefit their agencies because our directory has been producing a steady stream of leads for over 11 years.

I accept your challenge. Go right ahead and build a competing directory that ranks higher in those keywords you mentioned. As soon as you reach 2 million visitors I will concede that you have the better directory.

Also, make sure to use spell check when you insult people otherwise you may not look very credible!! As an example, the word weather is used in meteorology and not as a conjunction in a sentence.

thebeacon · 07-06-2009, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by CHUMPS FROM OXFORD

Let me make sure I understand what you are saying. Just minutes ago, I submitted one of my sites in the Search Site directory, which I think is a PR 4. The page with my link is listed below and does not appear to have a PR. Does that mean the backlink is essentially worthless?

Thanks.

Directory Listing for Financial, Insurance at SearchSight.com

Every backlink helps... What I would not do is pay for a listing in any directory, thats just me. The best ones are always free. Like http://www.DMOZ.com (takes a long time to get listed)

The only exception that I could think of is when my websites link is on the page with a high PR. If directory has a PR 4 and the page where my listing is going to be has a PR 0 then it is not with paying for it.

Here is a list of hundreds of free directories that you can submit your website to.

Free Directory List - List of free directories

CHUMPS FROM OXFORD · 07-06-2009, 07:11 PM

Thanks. I'll add that to the different lists I have. I don't use any site that wants a recip link.

TNAgent · 07-07-2009, 10:56 AM

This is so much fun, i want to join in. I am looking for the feedback from those 28 agents myself. How much traffic have you received from this directory?

PS i want to add, how many people type in ____ ____ directory when they search for insurance?

Wait I just happen to know how many...
Auto Insurance Directory 16 a month
Health Insurance Directory 95 a month
Life Insurance Directory 33 a month
Property Insurance Directory 0 a month
Insurance Agents Directory 24 a month

So while its nice being at the top of the heap, it matters not when no one it looking in your pile.

The other sad part about it is... worldwide, these are the stats... and they are probably from you checking to see if you are still #1 or #2.

That being said, you are getting some traffic, and you may be making some money... but bragging about being #1 in a pile of #2 keywords is not really bragging is it?

Keep in mind i am new here and i am just trying to fit in...lol how did i do? (yes i know, i do not like the shift key so my typing is not proper, and i like it that way...)

Mike S · 07-07-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by TNAgent

so while its nice being at the top of the heap, it matters not when no one it looking in your pile.

The other sad part about it is... worldwide, these are the stats... and they are probably from you checking to see if you are still #1 or #2.

Keep in mind i am new here and i am just trying to fit in...lol how did i do? (yes i know, i do not like the shift key so my typing is not proper, and i like it that way...)

We average over 1,000 visitors a day to the directory as a result of hundreds of keywords. If you feel you can do better please go ahead. I only mentioned these rankings for keywords because of several ridiculous posts from thebeacon. You may want to read more of the previous posts before you start your rant. The purpose of the original post was to show how to build a small insurance site to supplement your income.

Patty · 07-16-2009, 01:40 PM

Give Mike S a break. He's only trying to dump his "money making" site:

Save364.com, website and blog for sale- Webmaster-Talk.com
How to determine value of my site - SitePoint Forums

Come on folks, buy Mike's profitable site that'll generate monthly recurring passive income for years and years. I'll start the bidding at 364 (pesos).

CHUMPS FROM OXFORD · 07-16-2009, 02:31 PM

Interesting.

LifeHealthinMN · 08-16-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mike S

You may want to read more of the previous posts before you start your rant. The purpose of the original post was to show how to build a small insurance site to supplement your income.

Problem is you are addressing a forum comprised primarily of licensed insurance agents who:

A. Have the training and expertise to know what is considered legal as far as advertising is concerned in the insurance industry.

B. Know that if they were to make the claims you are making, they could lose their license.

I'm a web developer who just happens to be new to insurance. I've worked in PR, advertising and marketing and web development for 12 years. When you come to a forum of industry professionals, my advice is to take what they say seriously so that others will also take you seriously as well.

Alston · 10-06-2009, 10:32 PM

I know some of the people at Surehits. Give Scott S., Stacy W. or someone else at Surehits permission to tell me what revenue your site is generating and we can have a discussion about the price.

You said that you are getting traffic from your blog and your directory. Do those come with the package? If the traffic source doesn't come with the site, the site has no value. Also, how often do you have to post on your blog to maintain the traffic at its present level?

You may want to reconsider your offer. If I had a site that does what your site claims to (and I do), I wouldn't sell it. If I needed a lump sum of money, I'd get a loan. You should think seriously about that.

Why sell a golden goose? The site looks like it is very easy to maintain. There are some nice graphics, but the programming looks like it is very basic.

If you are selling the site because you don’t have the programming or design skills to maintain the site, PM me and maybe I can help you find someone who can help you. There are a lot of designers out there and the site's programming does not appear to be on a very high level. I'm not knocking the site. That's a good thing, from the standpoint of the ease of maintaining the site.

If this is your issue you should be able to find someone who can help you keep your income stream going instead of selling your golden goose for a few eggs.