Here’s a tip. Create a 40,000 page site instantly with a zip code dataset.
9 Jul
Not too long ago, I introduced the idea of creating a megasite using publicly available datasets. In this article, we’ll discuss how we can use US zip codes to create a 40,000 page megasite instantly.
(You can pick up your copy of the zip codes data set here: http://federalgovernmentzipcodes.us/.)
So, how does it work?
There are approximately 40,000 zip codes across the US. Therefore, using a data set of US zip codes (e.g. a MySQL table loaded with US zip code information), we can create 40,000 unique pages, where each page is localized to a specific zip code.
A perfect example of this in action would be 300K Page Job Search In-a-Box, the niche job search turnkey script I released. In this example, for each job category, we create a job results page per zip code. Take a look at LocalClericalJobs.com. For the job category “auditing,” notice how we have a page per zip code…
- http://localclericaljobs.com/07710-Auditing-jobs-in-Adelphia/
- http://localclericaljobs.com/07820-Auditing-jobs-in-Allamuchy/
- http://localclericaljobs.com/07401-Auditing-jobs-in-Allendale/
- http://localclericaljobs.com/07709-Auditing-jobs-in-Allenhurst/
- http://localclericaljobs.com/07711-Auditing-jobs-in-Allenhurst/
- etc.
This is a concept that applies to a very wide array of sites–not just for turnkey sites that I’m selling! LOL. Here is a brain dump of other megasites you can create by leveraging the US zip codes data set:
- Niche Business Directories – Create US-wide directory for any business or service (e.g. dentists, bowling alleys, flower shops, web design firms, hair salons).
- Real Estate Search – Find an API that provides real estate information to create a US-wide real estate site.
- Niche Dating Sites – Dating sites is one of the latest crazes. You can easily find high paying CPAs and other offers. By creating a niche US-wide dating site, you can quickly monetize by harnessing long tail Google traffic (e.g. single pet lovers in Austin).
- Niche Social Networks – Not a fan of Internet dating sites? Expand to a different niche social network (e.g. local basketball players, local musicians, looking Travel Channel enthusiasts, local foodies, whatever!).
- Concerts & Events Search – Find an API that provides concert or event information to a create a US-wide local events search.
- Local News
- Hotels, Housing, & Accommodations Search
- And so forth!
Got any other ideas to add to the list? Or questions?
Let’s hear them.
dave
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