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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.
Morphing Images: Part 1 A Venture into Fantasyland
In an age when a race to remain on the cutting edge of technology ensues throughout the pathways of the Internet, you can be willing to bet that image morphing techniques are being implemented everywhere, and in every way.
How to Shoot a Model for Tours
I have been a photographer for most of my life and just recently have entered into the world of adult websites. Always having had a passion for taking a lens to the naked female form, I kept most of those for my private enjoyment.
Where's George? A Lesson in Viral Marketing
I've always laughed at those folks who pay top dollar to wear an advertisement for their favorite shoe manufacturer or other corporate entity, as if an expensive sweatshirt emblazoned with 'Nike' or some such conferred a higher level of skill or status upon the wearer, but going one better...
InterNext: A Newbies Survival Guide
"This is my first InterNext. What's it like, what should I bring, what should I do when I'm there?" It's a topic that has been covered before, yet the sage advice passed down from the mouth's of experience all too often goes unheeded, leaving a trail of devastated, hung over, broke, and mildly to wildly ill Webmasters and wannabes in its wake. If you have not yet been to InterNext, or you don't remember what happened the last time you were there, then this one's for you!
Traffic: Targeting, Locking, and Converting - It's Not Just a VISA Driven Marketplace
The Internet is still growing and is finally becoming a true global network of individuals communicating, conducting business, shopping and thankfully transacting large amounts of money. For you, the Adult Webmaster, this means that you must service various cultures, desires, and most importantly offer targeted options.
Parenting & Adult Webmastering: A Successful Mix
Balancing the role of parent with that of adult Webmaster is not always easy, but for many of us it is not an option, but a daily exercise in creating a successful environment for both. Since today's Stephen's Birthday I figured an Article might be the perfect gift to give him on such a special occasion.
Confessions of a Convert: TGP v TGP2
The adult industry has been undergoing a change of philosophy during the last few years; and many TGP owners have been changing their strategy in order to attempt to raise their number of conversions. I am referring to the ongoing battle between the TGP and TGP2.
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: