What Is The “Rank & Rent” Model?
Rank & Rent is a digital marketing model…
Where you create a website, targeted very specifically at a certain type of customer.
Then, using SEO techniques, you “rank” that website so it shows up right at the top of the Google search results when someone searches for the very specific service you’ve targeted.
Once your site is showing up high in the Google results, you “rent” it out to a business that delivers the specific service you’ve ranked for.
Hence the name, “Rank & Rent”.
What Do You Need To Make Money With Rank & Rent?
Rank & Rent itself is a very simple business model…
And even though it’s been around for 10+ years, the industry is still ripe with opportunities for folks to earn a great income and live a life of freedom at the same time.
Part of that is because – for people who aren’t lucky enough to be reading a blog like this – Rank & Rent sounds really complicated…
…And that puts a lot of people off.
I mean, when you hear phrases and acronyms like “backlinks,” “citations,” “GMB,” “GBP,” “SEO,” “optimization,” “content management”…
You’re not thinking of easy, boring profits… amirite?!
Here’s the best kept secret in the Rank & Rent industry…
All this is actually super simple to understand, once you dive in.
But, while my business pulls in $20,000 per month on autopilot…
I’m happy for most folks to ignore this boring, reliable, super-valuable service-based business…
And keep shooting for the moon with the sexy business models that don’t work anymore.
But hey… That’s just lil old me 🙂
To make money with Rank & Rent, you’re gonna need:
- A website
- A call-forwarding service
- Some basic SEO knowledge
The best part of all this?
If you’re a beginner to the world of digital marketing and SEO, there are coaching programs out there that give you literally everything you need to know to make money with Rank & Rent…
Making them a one-stop-shop for this simple online business.
How Do You Make Money With Rank & Rent?
There’s a few simple ways to make money with Rank & Rent…
Let’s hop in:
#1: Rent your Digital Assets to Businesses
You’ve created your targeted website…
Let’s say aimed at folks looking for “Roofers in Spokane, Washington.”
You’ve linked up a phone number…
And you’ve got hot leads calling in.
Now, you can approach businesses to “rent the site”…
They pay you monthly, and they’ll receive all the calls coming in, from people desperate for their services.
Now, here’s where Rank & Rent gets juicy…
When you target the right niches in the right areas, these businesses can expect to make $5,000, $10,000, even $20,000+ and more from the calls you send them.
That means you can comfortably, confidently, and fairly rent your site for $500, $1,000, even $2,000 per month…
And business owners are only too happy to keep paying you month after month, often for years at a time.
All this from a site that costs you less than 50 bucks a month to look after!
#2: Sell Leads
This is similar to #1 except instead of paying you a flat fee each month, business owners pay you per lead that comes.
This arrangement is a little more complex than simply charging a flat fee, but it can be very lucrative for low-volume, high-value niches like pool construction, custom home design, etc etc.
#3: Sell Closed Deals
We’re getting kind of specialist here now…
But this model can be extremely profitable, especially if you know your industry very well.
This takes the “selling leads” idea one step further…
So you quote and secure contracts, and then sell them onto specialist contractors to fulfill.
A “closed job” is worth a lot more than a lead, so you can make 5-figures per job you sell on.
Honestly, this model isn’t for beginners, but it sure shows you the possibilities that Rank & Rent offers!
#4: Sell Your Assets
If you’ve got a Rank & Rent site – a piece of Digital Real Estate if you will – that’s consistently generating high-quality leads, you’re sitting on an asset that’s worth 5 or even 6-figures to the right business!
There’s nothing stopping you selling these sites, and enjoying a bumper payday!
Friends of mine in this industry have sold Rank & Rent sites for over $100,000…
There are even sites with 7-figures on the open market!
How Much Can You Make With Rank & Rent?
For me, a better question is “how much do you want to make with Rank & Rent?”
Because these Rank & Rent sites can be built quickly, and only require 3-5 hours work per month in “upkeep”…
The limit on how much you can earn really depends on how much time you want to spend working.
These sites are rented out for $500 – $2,000 per month, each…
Based on charging around 10% of the extra profit they generate for the business renting them.
Some sites can be rented for over $10,000 per month…
And others generate even more by generating highly-qualified, highly-valuable leads for businesses in profitable industries.
For context, I “work” for around 20 hours per week…
And my Digital Rental sites bring in $20k per month.
What Is A “Digital Landlord”?
A “Digital Landlord” is someone who rents out space on the internet.
In the context of Rank & Rent, a Digital Landlord is YOU – the person who owns the site(s) which delivers the hot leads which business owners pay for.
Anyone can become a Digital Landlord, you just need to build the Digital Real Estate that’s going to start generating your rental income!
What Is “Digital Real Estate”?
“Digital Real Estate” is another name for the Rank & Rent sites you create, and lease to businesses.
These lead-generating assets can be thought of in the same way as real estate in this digital analogy, because they’re the assets which are paid for.
Unlike traditional real estate, Digital Real Estate can be bought cheaply, built on easily, and has minimal ongoing costs…
That makes it perfect for folks who are looking for a way to start earning online, without tying up a ton of cash from the get-go.
Surprising Truth About The Rank & Rent Model
Rank & Rent is a fairly boring business model…
But for online business owners who want boring, reliable profits (Hey, that’s me!) Rank & Rent is the perfect business.
See, I’m convinced that this is why so many people overlook Rank & Rent, and choose to pursue businesses like Dropshipping, Amazon FBA, Affiliate Marketing and AirBNB Arbitrage…
Because these businesses are “sexy”.
Rank & Rent on the other hand is a form of lead generation…
And the lead generation business has been around for over 100 years… Not exactly new and exciting!!!
Here’s the thing though…
While people are making anywhere from a few hundred bucks per month as a side hustle, to 1 million dollars plus per year…
Do you think they care how “sexy” this business model is??
I sure as heck don’t, let me tell you!!!
This is why complete beginners can learn Rank & Rent today – in 2024 – and create six-figure businesses within just a few months.
Sure, it’s not cool…
And my parents don’t even really understand how I make my money…
But I didn’t start an online business to become the next Elon Musk.
I wanted a way to replace my salary and make a great living, while I get to spend my time doing what I want.
The system I used – The Digital Rental Method – did that for me, using a Rank & Rent style business model…
And I still believe it’s the best online business to start in 2024.
Rank & Rent: How To Get Started
To get started with Rank & Rent, the first thing you’ll need is an understanding of how the business model works…
And then you’ll need the skills to actually create the Digital Real Estate that’s going to generate your income.
That’s really the first step…
Finding a resource to learn from, and gathering the skills you need.
In a nutshell, that’s SEO and web development…
But it doesn’t need to be nearly as complicated as it sounds.
For me, the smartest decision I made was investing in myself, and joining a mentorship program…
Where I was not only given the skills to make money with Rank & Rent…
But I had live coaching, so I was never more than a day or two away having an expert solve whatever problem I had run into…
And answering any questions I had.
This, for me, is the #1 reason I was able to start renting out my Digital Properties so fast…
And while other people I’d met in groups and on forums were still struggling to get their businesses off the ground…
I was already making $4,000 per month, within weeks of starting.
Live coaching was the key that unlocked rapid results for me…
And it’s something you can’t get figuring this stuff out on your own, and you can’t get it from a course either.
That’s why I would recommend this program as the best way for ANYONE to start an online business in 2025.
Now, I’ll level with you…
You can find everything you need to make this business model work completely free online…
But for 99% of people, taking that approach is a huge mistake.
Here’s why:
Without understanding the finer points of the business, you’ll find yourself learning different skills, without fully understanding how they all join together, and which bits are really important (and why).
This starts out fine, but when you get a few weeks or even months in, you’ll start to feel overwhelmed…
Like you’re looking at a half completed jigsaw puzzle but without knowing which pieces you’re missing.
I’ve spent hundreds of hours researching business models for this blog…
And thousands of hours on my own business (and in communities related to it).
In that time, I have NEVER met someone who figured it all out on their own without having a mentor.
And that actually perfectly brings me on to maybe the important thing I’ve learned on this journey…
Avoid This #1 Rank & Rent Mistake
I’ve talked a lot on this blog about why trying to figure out any online business on your own is usually a bad idea…
Because without getting too crazy woo-woo, when you’re starting an online business the most important thing to protect is your confidence.
Believe me when I say…
The fastest way to burn yourself out and feel like a failure is to try and figure everything out on your own, get stuck, and give up.
That’s why I truly believe anyone who’s serious about starting an online business should invest in a coach or mentor.
But… Here’s the important bit…
Make sure, no matter who you choose to learn from, they include live feedback and coaching…
Because the fastest way to learn effectiveness NOT reading a course or watching a video…
It’s taking your questions to an expert, and having the expert unpack the answer for you.
This is exactly what I did, and I can honestly say I don’t think I’d be running a $20,000 per month business today if I hadn’t done that.
The #1 mistake I see is people trying to figure stuff out on their own, or from a course (that’s usually outdated).
The #2 mistake is not investing in a program that includes feedback as standard…
Because a lot of “gurus” only offer live feedback as an “upsell”…
And that means you’ll pay a premium price for their help.
Trust me on this:
Save yourself time, tears, and money by choosing a program that includes everything in one price…
That’s how you know the program is legit, and not a marketing exercise to squeeze every penny they can out of you.
(I’m looking at you, dropshipping gurus).
Why Start A Rank & Rent Business?
Before you commit to Rank & Rent, or any other online business, it’s important to pause and ask yourself:
What do you want from a Rank & Rent business?
Of course, everyone wants to start a profitable business…
Where they can do a few hours of work per week, and spend the rest of the time “living it up”…
But the truth is, very few people live this reality.
In fact, most people living that “playboy” lifestyle were born into crazy wealth…
And that’s just not an option for most of us.
So, if we set aside the crazy unrealistic expectations that we’ll get to work 3 hours per week from the beach…
What do you really want from Rank & Rent (or any other online business)?
If you’re anything like me, it’s NOT all about getting super-rich overnight…
The goal is to earn enough money to live comfortably…
Afford some of the finer things, like booking trips or expensive meals without having to worry about the price tag…
And do all this while keeping control of your time…
So you can spend your life how you want, with an income that you can fit around the people and pastimes that really matter to you.
Well, there’s a much better way to achieve all that.
For me, Rank & Rent in 2024 is still an underrated opportunity…
With a lot of people believing the gurus in other niches who say the opportunity is “dead” so they can sell their own programs.
I think that’s a good thing, personally, because it means a lot of people who aren’t committed enough to do their research never find their way into the business…
Leaving more money for the rest of us.
The truth is, Rank & Rent has been a very profitable business model for over a decade, but even into 2025 there’s still a huge demand from local businesses for the skills Rank & Rent needs.
This means there will always be business ready and willing to pay you for your help.
What’s The Best Way To Make Money Online?
So, I’ve personally tried all of the major online business models:
- I’ve traded crypto & purchased a bunch of fancy “insider stock tip” newsletters
- I’ve sold fidget spinners through Amazon FBA
- I’ve drop-shipped a toilet bowl putting green on Shopify
- I’ve sold women’s health supplements with affiliate marketing
And I actually did make money with all of them…
So you can trust me when I say:
There is no “perfect” online business model.
What there is, however, is a business that’s perfectly suited to people like me…
Who want to reliably earn $10,000 – $40,000 per month…
Without giving up their freedom…
And while making a real difference in the world.
That’s why, whenever anyone asks me about the business model I’d choose if I was starting out all over again…
I always say the Digital Rental Method is the model I’d pick.
It’s like Rank & Rent, with added options to earn.
The reasons I recommend this are simple:
1 – Time
If you’ve got a spare hour or two each day, you can make money with the Digital Rental Method.
If you want to drop everything and go all-in, you can do it even faster.
More time obviously means faster results…
But even putting in a few hours per day is enough to see real success.
That means you can start earning pretty soon after starting…
And once the income starts, it’s recurring…
So you can take a month off…
Travel the country…
Pursue a passion project…
Chill on the beach…
Or even charter a boat across the world…
And your online business will keep doing its thing and earning you money, with no attention needed.
The key to this lifestyle though?
Creating an income stream that doesn’t require YOU to be there all day, every day.
2 – You Stay In Control
With the Digital Rental Method, you’re literally creating assets that you control…
And that means you get to run your online business on your own terms.
3 – It’s Basically Copy-Paste (Without Being a Total Rip-Off!)
With the Digital Rental Method, you’re working to a proven formula.
You don’t need super creativity or tons of great ideas to earn money using their program…
You just follow their processes and fill in the blanks to create digital assets that are worth anywhere from $500 – $2,000+ every month!
It almost sounds too good to be true, but it really works.
4 – It’s Easy To Grow
Because most of the Digital Rental Method lets you create passive income, it’s easy to grow your income.
In fact, because you’re creating digital assets from tried-and-tested templates, you can take the assets you already made and duplicate them in just a few clicks…
And after a few tweaks and changes, you’ve got yourself another asset worth $500 – $2,000+ per month!
Even as a total beginner, you just doubled your income potential in an afternoon.
5 – Make Money Helping Real People
This is my favorite part of the Digital Rental Method…
…Better than the profitability, simplicity, and freedom combined!
When you sell products, you’re not really making a difference to anyone’s life…
You’re just passing goods and cash back and forth like a market trader.
But with the Digital Rental Method, you’re solving REAL problems that are keeping honest, hard-working business owners awake at night.
Small businesses are the backbone of every major world economy.
There’s over 30 million of them in the USA alone…
And they all need one thing to not only survive, but thrive…
More customers!
In a way that makes perfect sense for those businesses to pay you $500 – $2,000 for your help!
Without customers, those businesses can’t survive.
By providing those customers though?
You’re helping a struggling mother or father put FOOD on the table for their families…
Put their kids through college…
Create more jobs in their local communities to give other folks a fair shot…
And you let those business owners live life a little bit more comfortably.
You can’t tell me that having an impact like this on the world doesn’t get you excited?!
Heck, it gives me goosebumps thinking about it!!
What Next?
If you’re looking for a way to make a living online…
You’ve got two options here.
You could keep researching for the next few months (or few years)…
Trying to find the magical unicorn business that ticks all your boxes…
While time keeps passing, and the months keep ticking by.
OR…
You can be decisive…
And take positive action to create the reality you’re dreaming of.
Instead of researching around in circles, you can move forward and take a HUGE step towards the online business that’s going to deliver the freedom, wealth, and fulfillment you’ve been searching for…
And your first step should be to check out my #1 recommendation for making money online.
I’ve vetted hundreds of business models, and nothing else comes close to the earning potential, accessibility, and ease of the Digital Rental Method.
If you’re serious about earning online…
Tap here now and watch the Digital Rental Method explainer video.
