137: How to Start a Review Website That Actually Makes Money

04/03/2025 45 min Episodio 137
137: How to Start a Review Website That Actually Makes Money

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Ever wondered how people make real money with review websites? Derek Hales did exactly that—starting with just two mattress reviews and turning it into a thriving business. Derek is the founder of NapLab, a site dedicated to in-depth, data-driven mattress reviews. Within six months of launching, his side hustle was making enough for him to quit his full-time job. Today, he's reviewed over 400 products, employs friends and family, and runs a highly profitable website. In this episode, Derek shares what it really takes to build a review website that actually makes money, including: How his website generates revenue How he pinpoints exactly which products to review next Why transparency builds trust, increases engagement, and drives more sales If you've ever thought about launching a review site or want to turn online content into real income, this episode's for you! Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it! Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things. For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/137 Connect with Derek: Naplab website Connect with Joan: Instagram Facebook About Joan Be on the show! Tell us about your side hustle success story!