songmeanings

hey now, we're bootstrapped. no funding here.

How would you improve SongMeanings? What would make you visit again? Would love, and appreciate, the feedback.

We've been approached a handful of times for funding as well as potential acquisitions into larger networks/sites throughout the years. However, the logistics have never made much sense, if I am being honest, so we've always declined.

Currently we are talking to a group which is very promising. Can't say much more, but hopefully we can in the near future.

Running a lyrics site is a tricky thing. Yes, there is a ton of traffic because it's essentially built for SEO. But think about the demographics who view lyrics. Typically very young and without a credit card. Translation: advertising == lower CPMs than other demographics.

So lyric sites have to supplement traditional banners with, well, those ringtone ads.

In the case of SongMeanings, we're doing ringtone ads because our licensing agreements are very expensive. It's not cheap doing what we're doing. We're proud to be licensed, sure, but again, it's very expensive.

Heads up -- if you become a member at SongMeanings, you'll actually see fewer advertisements. It's our way of saying thanks to loyal users.

I'm certainly open ears to suggestions on how to pay for licensing while not doing ringtone adverts. Or any other suggestions on how to improve SM, too.

Mike SongMeanings