Hi,
Lately, I’ve been all about making small bets—quick, low-risk experiments that let you test ideas.
It’s like dipping your toes in the entrepreneurial pool before diving in.
One of my favorite ways to do this? Starting a directory business.
Btw, you can get my free guide here on "Everything you need to learn about directories"
They’re super easy to launch, low-effort to maintain, and can quietly grow into something awesome.
I’m so excited to share a simple blueprint I’ve been tinkering with to get one up and running.
Here’s the step-by-step plan I’m using to kickstart my own:
- Dream Up Your Idea: Head to DirectoryIdeas.ai (Use code EMAIL20 to get 20% OFF) to brainstorm directory ideas and insights that spark your interest. You can find a nice list of quirky ideas that you can try.
- Build It Fast: Use tools like Lovable, Bolt + Cursor, or a no-code platform to create your directory. It’s way easier than I expected—no coding knowledge required!
- Gather the Goods: Collect data through web scraping, crowdsourcing, or good old-fashioned research.
- Set Up Your Hub: Use Google Sheets as a simple database to connect your data to your app. I was blown away by how smooth this part is.
- Cash In (or Keep It Free): You can charge for exclusive content or make your directory free to attract more eyeballs.
- Get Noticed with pSEO: If you go the free route, programmatic SEO (pSEO) is a game-changer for driving traffic. I’ve been soaking up tips from @iannuttall on X—he’s a pSEO wizard.
The plan? Launch a handful of these directories as small bets and see which ones take off.
It’s low-pressure, high-potential, and honestly, a ton of fun.
Talk soon,
Tejas
P.S:- I am running a 20% discount on my Lifetime Deal on DirectoryIdeas.ai (Use code EMAIL20 to get 20% OFF)
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