Websites Worldwide Get a Unique Opportunity to Generate Recurring Revenue with the RatePubs Global Network.
The RatePubs Network solves the two main problems for websites; how to get fresh, local, interactive content, and how to generate a recurring revenue stream. Pubs and bars worldwide will also benefit with a cost-effective targeted advertising channel.
Cork, IRL (PRWEB) July 13, 2004 -- Website owners around the world have the same two problems; obtaining content and making money. The global launch of the RatePubs Affiliate Program helps solve both of them.
This unique program not only provides easily integrated, customizable and interactive local content but also a way to generate a significant, recurring revenue stream.
Free Content for Websites
The RatePubs Network is a network of independent websites displaying information about bars and pubs in their selected region. Membership of the network is free and provides the site with customized information that is relevant and useful for their visitors. This includes information about the various bars, their menus and events, as well as user ratings and reviews. Visitors can search for a particular type of bar and use the information provided to plan their evening. And they can add their own reviews to help the next visitor.
Cost-Effective Advertising for Bars
Because they are seen across a range of targeted sites the network provides an extremely cost-effective way for pubs and bars to advertise to a large and targeted audience. They can choose from two options;
| | - The basic listing is free and allows the bar to enter a description of approximately 30 words.
- The Premium listing gives many extra benefits including 6 pictures, 1800 words, and the addition of a menu and an events diary. A unique feature allows the system to manage the content on the bars own web site if they so wish. A Premium listing costs just €9.24 ($11.08) per week.
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Both the Basic and Premium memberships allow the bar to change the information displayed as often as they want.
Generating Revenue for Web Sites
The networks attraction as an advertising platform can generate significant revenue for web sites.
Websites which join the RatePubs Affiliate Program will not only obtain fresh, interactive content that adds value and stickiness to their own web site, they will also earn 40% of the membership fee from any premises they refer. This commission currently stands at €192 (about $230) for every premises.
Since the network is dependent on its member sites for popularity the relationship is structured as a true partnership. So member sites, instead of getting one single referral commission, get the same 40% commission every year the bar decides to advertise.
Exactly how much a site earns will of course depend on the website owner. Someone who is prepared to put in the work to promote the service will earn more than someone who simply adds the content to a list of existing options. But either way the return can be significant. Referring just 100 new members will generate an income of approximately $20,000. And, because the commissions are payable every year, this revenue can continue to grow. It is this model that makes membership of the RatePubs Affiliate Program such an attractive proposal for web sites since they can build a business with clients rather than needing to continually generating new sales.
Available Web Sites around the World
The RatePubs Affiliate Program has been developed and tested in Ireland and is now available globally. Membership is particularly suitable for location-specific, travel, or entertainment web sites and can be integrated as part of an existing site (for example www.aguest-of-ireland.com">www.aguest-of-ireland.com) or used as the basis for a completely new site such as www.irelandpubguide.com">www.irelandpubguide.com
Further information on the Affiliate Program is available from the web site at www.ratepubs.com">www.ratepubs.com
About Ratepubs
RatePubs and the RatePubs Network are a service of Minotaur Software. Based in Cork, Ireland Minotaur Software is an independent consultancy and development service.
CONTACT INFORMATION
RatePubs
Glenacre,
Lackenroe
Glanmire
Co. Cork
Ireland
+353-86-8168593
www.ratepubs.com
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