One of the most popular dating sites, which claims to be chasing Match.com this year, is run by one man out of his home. PlentyOfFish.com claims to generate over $10,000 a day in ad revenues, as documented in this video. In the video you can see a check from Google, which he also posted a picture of, for just under $1M, which was earned in about 2 months, as claimed on his blog. The Wall Street Journal reported that Google did indeed verify that this was a valid check.
I must be in the wrong business. With technologies like Bungee Labs now making web development “so easy a caveman can do it”, and with Google paying out the wazoo for ad placement, just about anyone can make a website and make themselves a ton of cash-ola.
Sounds a lot like the dot-com boom all over again…only this time the cash is flowing. I guess I need to come up with a great idea that I can support with AdSense revenues…