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Monetization Ideas
« on: December 14, 2007, 01:16:59 PM »
As an internet marketer there are thousands of ways I know to monetize the traffic that comes to Believers Bay.  Unfortunately not all of those ways are beneficial to a Christian ministry.  In addition to that some people tend to get offended at the drop of a hat with anything financial that's involved with anything that's considered a ministry.

Believers Bay is two things to me.  First it's a ministry.  Second it's a business.  As a business it needs to be making enough money to pay the bills. :)  So far it isn't.  That's mainly because I wanted some time to get to know the readers and writers.

Now, I need prayer for guidance from the Lord to know which way is the best way to monetize the site. 


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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2007, 04:35:29 PM »
Interesting, Tim, that you posted this prayer request at this time.

This morning I was praying that for you. There's a verse that says something about Him answering even before you ask...lol

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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2007, 12:38:46 PM »
Tim, my gut says you already know the answer to your question---

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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2007, 02:47:37 PM »
I have several ideas on how to monetize the site.  I'm just not sure which one(s) will be the right way to go.


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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2007, 03:18:28 PM »
Well, Tim, you could either bounce them off of us here on these forums, or another way in private or decide for yourself. I'd love to hear them and give my input. Have been in the business world before as well as in many different types of ministry settings.

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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2007, 06:36:55 PM »
Again Tim, my gut says you do know what is right...........................


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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2008, 03:31:40 PM »
I have several ideas on how to monetize the site.  I'm just not sure which one(s) will be the right way to go.




Hi Tim,

My what a perfectly delightful delemna you have.
Sooo many options to choose from.   O0

Father in heaven, Thank You that Your word gives
us Yes and Amen promises we can depend on. You
said You would prosper everything we put our hand
to and that the steps of a good man are ordered by
You. Out of the mouth of 2 or 3 witnesses every
word will be established. We ask that You give Tim
a "no doubt about it" direction as to the best way to
monitize this work. Speak to him Your perfect will in
the matter and confirm it through 2 or 3 witnesses
so Tim will know exactly which way to go.~
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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2008, 10:38:15 AM »
Yes, quite a few ways.  I may just continue to make money from my other sites and leave this one as strictly a ministry site.  I don't know.  What do you all think?

Doreen, thanks for the prayer and welcome to the site.


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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2008, 09:35:19 AM »
So I guess you decided to not monetize BB?   

The difference between you and me is, I never knew how to get the site to make money.  At least you have the option.  ;)

God leads us where he wants us.  I have found, when I make a mistake and take us down a wrong path he is real good at getting us back on track. 

God is sooo good.

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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2008, 12:33:44 PM »
I haven't decided exactly what I want to do with the site in regard to monetization.

I've looked at multiple options and I'm not sure any of them are exactly how I want to handle things. :)

So I guess, for now, you're right.  I'm not monetizing the site but I reserve the option to monetize it later. :)


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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2008, 11:20:59 PM »
You ALWAYS have the option to change your mind.  :D

To Monetize or Not?  It is always an option. 

Thanks for keeping us updated. 

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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2008, 02:46:11 PM »
I'm thinking of sharing information soon on my new web site.  It will help people make money for free and by making a profit on that site I can support this site without having to monetize it too much.  What do you think?  Does that sound like a good idea?

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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2008, 08:55:46 AM »
That sounds fantastic.  Finding one source of income to pay for BB is a good idea. 

When I started BB almost 8 yrs ago, I told God I would work to support it, so I got a job to pay for it.  I like your idea better.  That way you can get BB readers to support the other site and also get others, non BB people to support it too.

As always, you have a good idea.
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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2008, 03:57:38 PM »
Thanks Ro.

So, who's ready to support Believers Bay?

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Re: Monetization Ideas
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2008, 04:16:27 PM »
We all are.....so what did we just volunteer for???   :D
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