ISLAND DISCOVERY

Nine places to put an idea to work. Pick the one that fits.

You don’t need nine accounts, nine advertising campaigns or a grand Internet empire.

You need one subject worth talking about and one website where it belongs.

That’s what the Islands are for.

A standard Parking Spot currently costs $7 one time on the participating websites. Each Spot has its own page and URL, subject to that Island’s current product terms. Your job is to decide what you’d like that page to accomplish.

FIRST, THE IMPORTANT DISTINCTION

CoolCarGuy.com is one separate business and Game Board.

Freak Sites is a different business with eight niche Islands.

They use a similar advertising idea and underlying architecture, but they are not one company, one combined account or one shared affiliate wallet. Each participating Island has its own accounts and Affiliate Program requirements.

Here’s where you can play today.

THE SEPARATE FLAGSHIP: COOL CAR GUY

COOLCARGUY.COM

The curated world of interesting cars and everything around them: cars for sale, collectible machines, automotive stories, creators, restorations, events, businesses and people who live for this stuff.

Your first move might be: a car story, a vehicle showcase, an automotive business or a video about an interesting machine.

THE EIGHT FREAK SITES ISLANDS

1. CARSFREAK.COM

Everything automotive. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, repair shops, parts, services, owners, dealers and stories. Broader than the curated Cool Car Guy world.

Your first move might be: advertising a vehicle, promoting a repair service or sharing a buyer’s guide.

2. HOUSINGFREAK.COM

Homes, rentals, land, neighborhoods, agents, contractors, renovations, housing services, real-estate experiences and the businesses around them.

Your first move might be: a property page, a remodeling business or a neighborhood guide.

3. TRAVELERSFREAK.COM

Trips, destinations, hotels, vacation rentals, campgrounds, restaurants, travel services and the good, bad or ridiculous experiences travelers remember.

Your first move might be: promoting a rental, showcasing a trip or sending people to a booking page.

4. RUNNERFREAK.COM

Races, athletes, training, shoes, clubs, running shops, coaches, events, products and runner stories.

Your first move might be: a race, a running-related product, a local club or a training story.

5. WRITERSFREAK.COM

Books, authors, articles, journalism, newsletters, creators, publishing, scripts, podcasts, writing services and ideas built around words.

Your first move might be: a book launch, an author’s page, an essay or an editing service.

6. WEAPONSFREAK.COM

History, military subjects, defense, technology, preparedness, craftsmanship, policy, culture and related writing and businesses, subject to stricter Island rules and applicable laws.

Your first move might be: historical research, a book, an educational video or an appropriate service. Check the Island’s prohibited-content and advertising rules before posting.

7. GRAVEFREAK.COM

Cemeteries, memorials, genealogy, graves, history, famous deaths, family stories, funeral-related services and the mysteries around the grave.

Your first move might be: a history article, a genealogy service, a memorial story or a cemetery guide.

8. SPONSORSFREAK.COM

Sponsors, brands, events, creators, athletes, businesses, venues, campaigns, media, projects and the business of getting a sponsor’s attention.

Your first move might be: presenting a sponsorship opportunity, telling a brand story or advertising a relevant service.

HOW TO CHOOSE

Ask yourself three questions:

  1. What do I already know, do, sell, own or care about?
  2. What would I genuinely want someone to see on my Parking Spot?
  3. What action should they take after seeing it?

Start where the answer comes naturally.

A runner with a race to promote doesn’t need a car Island. A car broker doesn’t need a travel Island. A writer with a book doesn’t need to invent a sponsorship campaign just to play.

The right Island is the one that fits your real subject.

YOU CAN EXPAND LATER

Build a few related Parking Spots and you’ve got the start of a Garage. Develop a useful body of related stories, offers and videos and that Garage may grow into a Channel.

If you have a genuinely different subject, you can start another Garage on another Island. Just remember that the accounts, eligibility requirements and affiliate tracking are separate.

I’m not promising more Islands, more traffic or income just because the network has room to grow. The goal is to make the boards that exist useful first.

MAKE YOUR FIRST MOVE

Find the Island you actually want to use. Explore its current categories and rules. Look at what other people have parked. Then decide whether you have something worth putting there.

Pick a board. Give your Parking Spot a job. Share it with the people who might care.

READ THE RULES OF THE GAME · HOW THE AFFILIATE SIDE WORKS

Pricing, listing features and affiliate terms are determined by each Island’s current published product pages and policies. Purchasing advertising does not guarantee traffic, leads, sales or income.