Some are making big money by selling advertising. Think of it as an online advice column for the home improvement crowd. And profits are zooming through the roof at Motorcycle Online, the brainchild of Brent Plummer. According to the book, Motorcycle Online was the first profitable online magazine ever and the only profitable sports e-zine to date. Take it from an old publishing hand, this is quite an impressive feat.
Publishing is one of the toughest businesses on the planet.
Two out of three of the magazines I worked for are no longer in business. And only one of my two book publishing ventures ever made money. So congratulations, Brent. The site offers updates on the 23 businesses profiled. All Rights Reserved.