Internet Business Tactics – Passion vs Profit
There has been a lot of talk about what sort of site people starting out should start. Should you create a site about a topic that you have a lot of passion for or should you start a site about a topic you have no interest in but makes money? There are advantages and disadvantages of both types of sites. Choosing the right one can definitely help you succeed with your internet business. Choosing the wrong one can destroy your dreams of creating enough residual income to retire on. Let’s explore both options.
A passion site is probably the easiest type of site to start because it’s about a topic that you love to write about. Since writing is one of the main tasks, the work itself won’t be too hard or stressful. A big advantage of having a passion site is that you will have fun working on your site and even feel like you’re working on something that is meaningful. The problem with a passion site is that if your passion happens to be something not a lot of other people are interested in, you won’t get very much traffic and without traffic, you probably won’t make a lot of money.
A site made for profit is one where you could care less about the subject matter but you work on the site because it can bring you money. This type of site can be profitable but remember that you will have to work on the site for months or years and if you hate the topic, every day is going to be a struggle. You may make money but you may also hate what you’re doing. You might not have any sense of purpose in working on this site.
You will need to weigh both the positives and the negatives of each type of site and determine which one is best for you. The best scenario is to have a passion for a topic that actually has a lot of interest from other people. If anything, choose a topic that you at least don’t mind and work on it until you make enough money where you can start a passion site and keep it running regardless of whether or not you make money.