Monetization
Learn about different monetization methods available in Dirstarter
Dirstarter offers multiple ways to monetize your directory website. This guide covers the main monetization methods and how to implement them effectively.
Premium Listings
Dirstarter offers three different listing plans. Feel free to experiment with pricing and extra features to find the best fit for your directory.
Free
Standard listing with low priority processing time (depends on the tools in the queue).
Expedited
One-time payment option for fast-track processing. This is a great option for businesses wanting quick visibility.
Featured
Premium placement with homepage spotlight and monthly recurring payment. This is a great option for businesses wanting to stand out from the crowd.
Upon submitting, the tool is saved as a draft, and users are redirected to the listing plan selection page where they can choose their preferred plan and complete the payment.
If a premium listing is selected, the system notifies administrators to review and activate the submission.
For featured listings, the tool receives automatic featured status. When the subscription is canceled, the featured status is automatically removed through a Stripe webhook integration.
For detailed Stripe integration and setup instructions, see our Payments Guide.
Advertising System
Adversing is another great way to monetize your directory. Dirstarter includes a built-in advertising system with two main ad types.
Listing Ad
Listing ads are displayed on the homepage and in the listings. They are a great way to get more exposure for the advertiser.
Banner Ad
Banner ads are displayed at the top of every page. They usually cost more than listing ads, but they are more visible and can be more effective.
Ad Management Features
- Flexible scheduling system
- Automatic placement rotation
- Multi-date selection
- Posthog integration for analytics
- Bulk booking discounts (30% off for longer periods - configurable)
Affiliate Marketing
The easiest way to monetize your directory is to use affiliate links. Dirstarter is built with affiliate marketing in mind.
There's no special setup required. Just add your affiliate links to the directory and see the sales roll in.
Performance Tracking
A great way to track the performance of your affiliate links is to use link shortening services like Dub.
Dub is a link shortening service that allows you to track the performance of your affiliate links. It also allows to share the link analytics with anyone, so can be used to track the click through rate of the ads and other metrics.
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