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Marketing is Still a Must
Since starting in the adult industry we have found that there are many things from a marketing point of view that, although they work in mainstream do not necessarily work in adult. For example, we all know how easy it is to buy a domain name, get some content, and put our first site up on a free host
A Simple Misunderstanding
In yesterday's article on whether or not accepting VISA was a good idea for smaller, "start up" pay sites, and if so, what the best ways to go about it were, I mentioned the message board thread that started the whole debate here at XBiz anew. Some of the posts on that thread, as well as comments I have privately
Inspiration: Taking A Peek
During my recent “Jerky for the Puppy” series, I discussed some of the various ways that you could make use of free content offerings from major sponsors to produce simple Websites. If you thought this was something for you to try, but you weren’t quite sure of how to go about it, here’s a little inspiration
Go On A Winning Streak!
On the way back from dinner one night at InterNext, Dawn and I decided to play some slots, and not being a big gambler, for me that means tossing a roll of quarters into a slot machine: After all, $10 isn’t a very steep price to pay for a few minutes of flashing lights, exciting sounds, and melodic clanking
A Quick and Easy SE Formula
You can create high ranking pages for the search engines without having to keep up with the latest developments in the search engine world or drive your web designer crazy with changes to your web site. I am going to let you in on the secret of search engines
A Strong Brand Builds Business
You’re having the gang over on Sunday to watch a football game. Which pizza parlor do you call? You want to sell your house. Which Realtor do you call? The answer is the same in each case: the one with the best brand. Branding makes sales easier
Free is a Great Word...
One of the most recognized and endorsed types of online businesses has always been the "Free Content" web site. A "Free Content" web site is a site which basically gives away images, information or tools to generate a large audience or a large community of users
A Newbie Jumps in the Mix: 4
So I had identified a problem and began exploring solutions. I also identified some other things: like I knew to not try and reinvent the wheel. I knew that the solution was simple. That it would probably be a combination of ideas and tools
A Newbie Jumps in the Mix: 3
So the Internet bubble had burst, and Scott Slater had gone from counting his options to counting his pennies… Follow along with this newbie's thoughts and adventures as he searches for a way to enter and thrive in the online adult entertainment business
Start a Traffic Virus
Unlike a computer virus that will destroy your software and damage your business, a traffic virus isn't harmful at all – except to your competition. It also isn't really a virus at all. A traffic virus is just termed a virus because it has a few of the same features to it
A Newbie Jumps in the Mix: 2
So there I was; I had dove in: or more like checked the water with my big toe. I had clicked on that Webmaster button, and I had begun to think about the possibility of opening a business in the online adult entertainment industry, and I was spending a lot of time lurking the Xbiz boards and reading the articles.
A Newbie Jumps in the Mix: Part 1
You know that “webmasters click here” button on adult websites? The first time I ever clicked one was about a year and a half ago. Even though I had been a porn surfer since 1994, using mosaic to download pictures of Cory Nadine, I had never clicked that link. Why bother? Probably only ‘techie’ info there...
A Newbie’s Guide to Site Building: Part 2
In my first article I told you about how important it was to plan your Web site before building it. Now we’ll become more familiar with some of these basic tools in a ‘hands on‘ environment while tackling our next challenges: adding content and publishing your site to the Web!
A Newbie’s Guide to Site Building: Part 1
With the declining economy forcing people to look elsewhere for their money, it’s no wonder that people are interested into getting into the Web porn biz: Hey, that’s where all the money is, right? But where do you start? That’s what this series will be all about!
A Kick in the Nuts Can Be A Good Thing: 3
Continuing my series on the recent VISA / MC announcements and the varied effects they would have on the Adult Webmaster Community, I thought it would be a good idea to take a look at some of the many remarks that my fellow Cosmic Village members had to say:
A Closer Look At Using DVDs
In "An Introduction to DVD" SlapNutz discussed some of the basics of this amazing media format. Today he returns with a more detailed look at the underlying technology, and the benefits to adult content producers of using it:
A Kick in the Nuts Can Be A Good Thing: 2
A few days ago, the online adult industry was stunned by the announcement of a slate of new VISA / MasterCard regulations that seemed destined to affect most of us to one degree or another. a wave of accusations against 'The Big 3' processors, as well as a follow-on statement from ibill have raised even more questions...
A Kick in the Nuts Can Be A Good Thing: 1
The first indication of what was soon to come came in the form of a simple e-mail from Rand at Paycom / Epoch: This brief letter, sent on the behalf of Epoch, CCBill, and iBill, et al., was a joint statement from the top 3d- party transaction processors describing VISA's new set of mandatory operating guidelines.
Is Pornography A "Legitimate" Business?
I read a news article the other day that questioned the "legitimacy" of the online porn business, and it started me thinking about the meaning of the word ‘legitimate,’ and the value that mainstream society places on "legitimacy."
Undercutting: A Bad Design Ethic
Kyle (DQubed) originally posted the following as a 'Design Station' poll and discussion thread on XBiz' Cosmic Village message board system. While initially focusing on the price of logos and the worth of a designer's time, the issues raised transcend these questions and apply to anyone who works as a 'creative' in this or any other field.