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DeV Depot: Faviconer, Update Your Site’s Favicon
For many web designers, the migration towards higher resolution displays brings with it a range of challenges and opportunities, some of which are small and pesky while some others form the well crafted details that separate one site from another; such as the site’s favorite icon, or “favicon” — the small, customizable graphic that is displayed near a browser’s address bar, or by the site title on a browser window tab and bookmark list bar — a nicety and perfect branding opportunity that draws user attention to your site or app.
Dev Depot: Userium Easily Improves Usability
While the early days of the adult Internet were littered by seat-of-the-pants attempts at website production, today’s finicky audiences demand a higher standard; requiring at least the most basic of user testing as well as developer evaluations prior to user testing, in order for any acceptable level of excellence to be achieved.
Dev Depot: Ramping Up for Retina — Retinajs.com
2013 could be considered the year of the tablet as an increasing number of consumers are turning to the powerful but portable form factor as their computing platform of choice — combining clear, sharp graphics with impressive multimedia capabilities to become a preferred viewing portal for everything from web pages to first-run movies.
Dildos and Domination — The Legalities of Domme Strap-On Play
Pegging has come a long way since the 1970s. When pegging (a woman anally penetrating a man with a strap-on dildo) was included in the 1976 adult film favorite “The Opening of Misty Beethoven,” that scene was controversial even in the adult entertainment industry. But these days, pegging isn’t nearly as underground as it once was. Mainstream websites like Salon.com have published articles on the subject, strap-on porn is plentiful, and the activity is discussed so openly that in 2001, the popular sex columnist Dan Savage even held a contest to come up with a name for it (which was how the term pegging achieved prominence). Pegging is widespread in BDSM, and being pegged by a dominant woman (either a dominant girlfriend or a professional dominatrix) is a common fantasy among submissive men. But what are the legal implications for a pro-domme should she peg a male customer during a session? The answer to that question has a lot to do with where she works.
Bad News Comes in Bunches
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the trend started to cause panic. One death alone is one too many, cause for concern and examination. But since January of 2012, the mounting number of deaths that have claimed the lives of gay porn models both past and present has been alarming.
Extending Your Brand
Putting your name on someone else’s product is a fast way to expose your brand to new audiences, driving previously unreached customers to your business, while helping to reinforce current customer’s confidence in the strength of your brand — providing a level of reassurance that they made the right purchase decision, encouraging further sales.
Cybersocket to Host XBIZ EU Kick-Off Party
Cybersocket has signed on to host an XBIZ EU kick-off party alongside event sponsors Reporo, MPA3v5, CCBill and WTS-ACH, on Sept. 23 at the Foundation Bar.
XBIZ Launches Online Pleasure Products Buyers Guide
XBIZ is pleased to announce the launch of Pleasure Products Index, a comprehensive user-friendly guide to the latest releases from pleasure product manufacturers.
Making the Most of Google Analytics
Google’s popular website visitor analytics tools provide a raft of insights to owners, operators, traffic managers and other website stakeholders — but the depth, breadth and complexity of the data involved might make mastering Google Analytics a full time job.
Ten Adult Website Traffic Essentials
Adult website traffic sources don’t need to be new, unique or revolutionary in order for them to yield solid results — although it helps. This can lead to newer site operators ignoring tried and true traffic generation techniques, such as the following 10 adult traffic channels that will provide a strong foundation for taking your business to the next level.
XBIZ Executive Awards Pre-Nom Period Ends Aug. 1
The pre-nomination period for the first-ever XBIZ Executive Awards closes this week, with final submissions being accepted through midnight on Aug. 1.
XBIZ Survey: 25% Use or Plan to Use Bitcoin
The buzz surrounding bitcoin as an alternative payment option for adult website operators has reached a fever pitch, with points both pro and con fueling an in-depth discussion of the platform’s merits and risks. While many operators have had a chance to come to grips with the technology, the fast pace of its evolution means the talking points may change from day to day, driving the need for continued monitoring of the situation.
Changing Landscape: Women Working In Adult Marketing
In the past decade or two the role of women as part of the business landscape has changed substantially, and in the adult industry where femininity and passion are an important part of the actual product being sold, the role of women as marketers may be the best example of the ways societal views are evolving as several savvy ladies lead the way toward new revenue streams, greater brand exposure and an expanded return on investment for the companies they represent. XBIZ sat down with top marketers who happen to be women and asked for their views on the experience of being a woman working in marketing adult businesses during the past, present and into the future.
‘Evil Slut Clique’ Uncovered, Q&A With ESC Forever
Instrumental in the development of CatalystCon, ESC Forever, aka the “Evil Sluts,” Lilith and Jezebel expanded their online blog into a media consulting firm that specializes in social media. In this exclusive Q&A, the Evil Sluts divulge what makes their services unique.
New Generation — Women-led Adult Industry Jobs Increase Steadily
Female performers have been a vital part of the adult entertainment industry for many years. It’s hard to imagine adult films without famous performers like Christy Canyon, Tera Patrick and the late Marilyn Chambers. But women’s participation in erotic entertainment isn’t limited to performing; the adult industry is full of women who hold executive or managerial positions, including Allison Vivas (president/CEO of Pink Visual and TopBucks.com), Kristin Wynters (Pink Visual’s vice president), Jill Taylor (VP of marketing for MetArt), Theresa Flynt (executive vice president of Hustler Hollywood), Reena Patel (head of international mobile for Playboy Enterprises), Adella Curry (owner of Fine Ass Marketing and former marketing director for Digital Playground), Chandie Foster (marketing manager for Rude.com) and Annaliese Nielsen (founder of the popular alt-porn membership site GodsGirls.com).
First-Ever Google Glass Porn Released, Presented by MiKandi
MiKandi, the world's leading adult app store, has collaborated with leading adult entertainment media organization, XBIZ, to release the first porn video shot with Google Glass.
Equal Opportunity in Adult Entertainment
This month, XBIZ World took a look at Women In Adult, www.womeninadult.com, and the role that female executives play in the growth and operation of the adult industry at all levels — there’s no glass ceiling in porn, and if there was, it would involve some guy with a camera shooting up through it, to provide a new niche for upskirt fans.
The Power of Feminist Porn, What Retailers Need to Know
It’s hard to simply define “feminist porn.” Some experts say it’s ethically produced movies. Others say it centers on gender equality, while others maintain that it’s adult material produced by women for women who know what women really want.
Tristan Taormino in Person
Tristan Taormino has taken more than a few people aback with her invariably sunny disposition. Instead of the take-no-prisoners feminist some expect, they find her brimming with charm, humor and high-fizz energy (fellow feminist Susie Bright calls her “a force of nature”).
Feminist Porn Spreads Its Wings
In 2006 April Flores, a young flame-haired BBW, did a few porn scenes out of curiosity. Asked to do a few more, she hesitated. “I had to step back and evaluate how would I continue doing this type of performance. I wondered, is there such a thing as feminist porn? Because if there is, I want to be a part of it.