Recently, we conducted interview of Liam from venturefox who owns successful proxy sites. Before posting the interview, we would like to thank him for spending his time for the interview.
Without further delay, the interview:-
- Can you tell us a little about yourself?
Hello, I’m Liam Fox, 19 from the UK and I run Venture Fox Ltd, a web development business that specialises in offering web proxy resources. Some of our premium web properties include www.proxytopsite.com and www.proxybuilder.com
- How and when did you get into web development?
I started web development in about 1999, I was involved with “virtual pet” communities and built several of my own. My largest project was PetGamer.com, unfortunately that has now fallen into the hands of domain cybersquatter’s. I got a few lucky breaks into the web proxy market with an efficient proxy script and I acquired some high quality proxy-related domains.
- What made you think about developing a network of proxy sites, Venturefox?
Venture Fox Ltd was established after the profit made it feasible. Our current business web address is http://www.venturefox.com, it it more a presentation of some of the best sites in our portfolio. Venture Fox Ltd operates about 60 websites in a wide range of topics but is primarily focused on proxy resources.
- What was your initial investment for developing proxy sites?
Fortunately for me I had a small sum, maybe $700, from the sale of the previously mentioned websites. I was mainly experimenting at that stage to see whether anything could make a profit. I saw dismal returns and found nothing could provide a truly passive income. Until I found proxy sites.
- What type of proxy script do you prefer?
I currently run a highly modified version of PHProxy across all my proxy websites. I will not go into any specifics on that topic.
- What is the monthly cost to run your proxy sites empire?
I run three dedicated 2GB servers with a dedicated 10mb line, it is UK based and costs are quite high but its worth it for the rapid support and reliable uptime. The costs are close to $x,xxx.
- How do you monetize your proxy sites?
My proxy sites are monetized on the homepages with Google Adsense and Adbrite on some proxied pages. Its widely experimenting that will make you real money, alot of people make money with popup advertisers like Adversal or Canep Media.
- What is your monthly revenue with your proxy sites?
I never disclose my income outside a select few people at my discretion.
- In your opinion what is the one mistake a proxy site owner does before and after launching their site?
I have refined my own process in making proxy sites, I could write pages on the subject but I don’t feel it would be in my best interests to give my ideas away. I will just say, build quality and be selective in your objectives. I couldn’t recommend it to newbies but you are way better off chasing a high traffic keyword position than offering no targeting. Build your inbound links around certain phrases, use keyword rich domains and provide unique content on each site.
- Except proxy sites, what type of websites do you own?
Not many really, I wouldn’t like to showcase them because I have not really put much effort into side projects. I am working with one blogger who provides cheap content for a TV blog I own, but you can visit the Venture Fox website to see more.
- With the end of the interview, what advice would you like to give to proxy site owners?
I would just say, research and experiment until you find the right formula for you. I found success in offering unique content sites that were fast and reliable. I tweaked my servers, went on extensive link building campaigns, acquired worthy proxy properties and I can say the rewards are worth it.
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