Local Reviewer Business

Local Reviewer Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Have you ever wished you could get reliable, insightful reviews of local businesses from someone you trust? Consider starting a local reviewer business. This business involves visiting and evaluating local restaurants, shops, and services, then sharing your honest opinions and experiences online.

You’ll build a following of loyal readers who rely on your insights to make their purchasing decisions. The work involves exploring your community, taking detailed notes, snapping photos, and crafting engaging content.

As your influence grows, local businesses might offer incentives for you to review their offerings, but maintaining unbiased and valuable feedback is key. If you love discovering new places and helping others make informed choices, a local reviewer business could be a rewarding venture.

In this list, you'll find real-world local reviewer business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a local reviewer business that makes money.

1. onlinecasinoguide.in ($120K/year)

Arjun Patel, a dedicated casino player and SEO manager, noticed a lack of online casino information for Indian players. Combining his expertise in SEO and his passion for casino games, he created onlinecasinoguide.in, an online casino affiliate that provides honest reviews, game guides, and bonus offers. With a monthly visitor count of 30K, the platform has become profitable and Patel plans to expand into other emerging casino markets in Asia and South America.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 0

From Casino Player To Building A $10K/Month Online Casino Guide Thanks To SEO

Indian founder Arjun Patel created online platform onlinecasinoguide.in which provides honest reviews, guides and details about casino sites and promotions in India, gaining 30,000 monthly visitors through dedication and patience in building a solid SEO foundation.

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2. Up The Gains ($67.2K/year)

While deep in debt, Sammie Ellard-King had a spark during a candid conversation with friends in Vietnam; months later, he'd self-taught his way to financial freedom and launched 'Up the Gains,' aiming to demystify personal finance for beginners.

How much money it makes: $67.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 3

We Make Personal Finance Content For Beginners And Are Generating $5.6K/Month

Up the Gains Founder Sammie Ellard-King managed to turn a side hustle from her spare bedroom into a profitable content site in the crowded personal finance market, growing from zero to 44k page views monthly in under a year, with current revenue levels at £4.5k profit per month and forecasting £147,000 in revenue over the next 12 months.

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