How to monetize this AIM robot idea ?

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by imrobotmaker • 18 years ago
4 4 18 years ago

I have a full time job as a systems administrator. During my free time I work developing AIM chatbots. I did this as a hobby because I wanted to create my own bots on AOL, I have created many bots. RSS AIM bots, Stock Quote and weather bots, Bots that will give you a quote or joke, and other Chatbots including a chatbot that gives you tips on how to save the environment.

I notice that my server is always busy answering to real human requests, I would say my bots get a lot of daily traffic from mostly teenagers and other people who are bored at their offices or home. I don't even advertise them that much they get around through word of mouth.

I am wondering how can I turn this into something that can help me make some cash.

I though about making bots for companies, I think there is a market for something like this. Any ideas on how I can take my side project to the next level ?

Thanks everyone

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