Self-maintaining portfolio of digital assets
Build a portfolio of small websites, including directory sites, and use AI to create, monitor and improve the strongest assets over extended unattended runs.
online B2B Online Directories & Lead Generation
From Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast — 5 Ways to Make Money From an AI the Government Fears at 17:14
Problem: Building and continuously feeding, measuring and improving a portfolio of small websites requires substantial ongoing manual work.
For: Entrepreneurs seeking recurring income from multiple small websites and digital properties.
Examples
- Directory sites: Given as an example of small digital assets that can earn recurring monthly income.
Behind this: 12 build steps · 4 tools and how each is used · how to validate demand · 1 more real example · 6 things the video never answers.
Other takes on Directory sites
- Curated local city directory with paid business listings and optional printed city guides
- Build a portfolio of niche directory websites that aggregate hard-to-find information and monetize organic traffic
- A deeply enriched niche directory built from individual business websites
- A searchable directory for estate sale cleanout and senior downsizing businesses
- Build a niche directory website that organizes listings by category or location and sends visitors to detailed listing pages where businesses can receive conversions.
- Evergreen, location-based directory websites that curate useful local information