Business Plan: Let's Player Recommendation Platform

Overview:

Our business idea is to create a platform that curates and recommends Let’s Players on YouTube based on specific criteria such as quality footage, commentary style, treatment of cut scenes, and game selection. The platform aims to provide gamers with high-quality content creators tailored to their preferences, enhancing their viewing experience.

Target Market:

Our target market includes avid gamers who enjoy watching Let’s Play videos on YouTube. These users are looking for high-quality content, engaging commentary, and diverse game selection in the videos they watch.

Revenue Streams:

Subscription Fees: Users can subscribe to premium features on the platform for a monthly fee, gaining access to exclusive content and advanced recommendation algorithms.
Ad Revenue: Partnering with Let’s Players to feature ads on their videos recommended by our platform, generating ad revenue.
Affiliate Marketing: Collaborating with game developers to promote new game releases through recommended Let’s Players, earning a commission on game sales.

Marketing Strategy:

Social Media Marketing: Utilize platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to promote the platform and engage with the gaming community.
Influencer Partnerships: Collaborate with popular gamers and influencers in the gaming industry to promote the platform and reach a wider audience.
SEO Optimization: Optimize our platform for search engines to increase visibility and attract organic traffic from users searching for Let’s Player recommendations.

Financial Projections:

Monthly Subscription Fee: $9.99 per user
Estimated number of subscribers: 2,000
Ad Revenue: $0.50 per 1,000 views
Estimated monthly views of recommended videos: 500,000
Affiliate Commission: 10% of game sales generated through platform
Estimated game sales generated: $50,000

Monthly Revenue Calculation:

Monthly Subscription Revenue: $9.99 x 2,000 = $19,980 Ad Revenue: ($0.50 / 1,000 views) x 500,000 views = $250 Affiliate Commission: $50,000 x 10% = $5,000

Estimated MRR: $25,230

Markdown: Estimated MRR: $25,230

Startup Idea: A platform that curates and recommends Let’s Players on YouTube based on specific criteria such as quality footage, commentary style, treatment of cut scenes, and game selection.