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A Newbie's Guide to Sponsor Programs
When a surfer visits almost any adult site today, they are almost certain to get flooded by a series of entry and exit pop-up consoles leading to a variety of other sites, in the hopes that they will find something they like and continue through to the console's site and hopefully sign up.
Strike A Pose
Having been in this business a few years, and being on both sides of the camera, I've become quite serious about what it takes to get a good picture. I used to choose and edit my own photos and when studying models and their poses in magazines it became obvious to me that there was a missing ingredient to the pictures on my own site...
Writing A Business Plan
This article will separate the men from the boys, and for those of you who really want to know how to make a million dollars in this or any other business, here's the first step. You are always asking about 'the secrets to success' — well here's the big 'numero uno:' have a business plan!
A Console Comeback
Recently, I wrote an editorial about Webmaster's changing attitudes towards consoles, those ubiquitous new Windows that pop-up (and under) the browser Window you are currently using. This inspired some thoughtful responses from XBiz readers that I would like to share, along with some copy-n-paste code:
Your One Chance to Avoid a Lawsuit
Sometimes, in every adult Webmaster's life, there arises an occasion when only the threat (or execution) of legal action will produce the results we desire. When the situation presents itself, we must then decide what we believe in, and how much we believe in it, no matter which side of the coin we find ourselves on:
The Death of A Porn Star
There comes a time for many people in the adult entertainment business where they take a look inwards and decide that this type of life no longer holds any interest for them. Regardless of their reasons, there comes a day when they wake up and say "enough is enough." For Dawn Elizabeth, that day was yesterday:
Network: Part 2: A Wireless Wonder
I'm at it again, delving into the arcane black arts of computer networking, attempting to bend what I call "plumbing" to my will. In this case though, rather than turning on a faucet in hopes of seeing water pour out, I'm turning on my laptop, in hopes of seeing data pour in — all without my old 25-foot long "tether."
A New Way to Display Images
Last week XBiz offered the trial version of Inzomia's Zoom Studio 2 as "Download of the Week." This revolutionary software allows Webmasters to create a new breed of image galleries. This brief tutorial will help you to get up and running with this application, and see some of the many things it's capable of:
A Sex Toy Story
Recently on the Xbiz boards I have noticed a few queries about sex toys and the best affiliates to join. Like most webmasters we ask how we can increase our bottom line and maximize the earning potential of our traffic, so naturally I was curious about selling adult tangibles like sex toys.
Pay Site Revenue Streams: A Peek At The Peak
Today marks a serious departure from this series. Those who have followed along will have seen the preliminary thought processes and resulting mathematics as Dawn Elizabeth tries to pay her rent with her amateur pay site. Her modest goals are in sharp contrast to the industry giant known as New Frontier Media...
Would YOU Join A Pay Site?
In a recent XBiz Webmaster Poll, I asked the question "Would YOU Join a Pay Site?" This is a much more important question than you might think. Here is what you had to say, along with my thoughts about the final results...
Tasteful or Tawdry? A Toy Story
Elizabeth had asked me for some advice on starting a potentially profitable adult Web business that was not the typical "hardcore fuck fest" that seems to have become all-too commonplace. She wanted to find something "comfortable" enough to deal with if her mother ever "found out..." Here's her story:
Top Lists: A Traffic Looping Tool
In the continuing quest to evolve my old 'crypt' sites, I have looked at several different methods for sharing traffic among them. Today I'll discuss one of them, my "in-house" Top List. While more server-intensive than a simple link list, the advantages of this technique are compelling:
A Quick & Easy AVS Site, Part 2
Today I'm going to finish showing you a quick and easy way to build a simple AVS site from recycled free site parts. Dawn's completed her new site's back-end or "protected member's area" and installed the AVS front-end script set. Let's take a look.
A Quick and Easy AVS Site, Part 1
While so-called Age Verification Services (AVS) have been around for quite a while, many new adult Webmasters still do not understand them, or know how to build sites using them. Today I'll begin to show you a quick and easy way to bang one out from recycled free site parts...
Wow! What a Great Show!
I just got back from the InterNext Convention in Vegas and even though I hate flying, the Show more than made up for my flight fears...
Branding: A Promotional Pay Off
Traffic and Retention are two of the biggest factors in the Web site game, and targeted site branding through products and promotions are one of the main ways it's played. Here are a few examples of how it can be effectively done:
A Walk On The Wired Side
December is the Month of Giving, so here's some "Stuff to Buy! Check out this list of gift items that suddenly appeared in my "inbox" ~ some you'll want, other's you'll want to avoid, but there is definitely something here for everyone! Enjoy!
Adult Trade Shows: A Waste of Time?
InterNext is only a month away, and the time will pass quicker than you imagine. The January 'Vegas show is the largest industry event; and as Webmaster's who have never attended (and some who have) make last-minute decisions about the value of attending, I'd like to add my opinion for your consideration.
My First TGP: A Banner Blitz
I thought I was done with this series, but a few of my readers have noticed the lack of banners on My First TGP, and asked about if, how, where, and why I would implement this tried and true marketing tool. Here's a few thoughts, and one of my favorite techniques.