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Top 10 Tools for Today's Adult Webmaster

For the most part, these top-ten software offerings represent a refinement of new technologies, not the pioneering of them.

James Edwards ·

The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up

The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.

The XBIZ Weekly Tech Watch

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas dominates the tech news this week, with announcements from Google and many other leading companies.

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The Future of Adult Technology

Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several industry players "What is the most exciting technology on the horizon for adult?"

XBIZ World Magazine ·
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Do We Really Have Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself?

I believe that I am not alone at the moment in not being able to see clearly into next year, much less feel confident about what to expect.

Tom Hymes ·

XBIZ to Host Annual FSC Meeting at State of the Industry Conference

“XBIZ is pleased to host the Free Speech Coalition’s annual members meeting and we encourage all show registrants to be there,” XBIZ President Alec Helmy said. “This is going to be a special opportunity for all involved.”

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Google's Picasa

Billed as "the easy way to find, edit, and share your photos," Picasa is a powerful and intriguing image management, manipulation and publishing tool from Google.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

The XBIZ Weekly Tech Watch

The first Tech Watch of the new year brings word of a slew of new iPhone apps, as well as an important security update.

XBIZ President Alec Helmy, Gill Sperlein of Titan Media Join FSC as Board Members

The Free Speech Coalition has tapped two new members to its eight-member board of directors, XBIZ President and founder Alec Helmy and Titan Media attorney Gill Sperlein.

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Post Bush or More of the Same?

In spite of the exhilarating election of a new young president, the industry continues to face great upheaval and the realization can no longer be denied by anyone that business will return to what it was before.

Tom Hymes ·
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Is Content Still King?

What can be said about content these days? Surely it's the foundation on which every paysite is based, so yes, content is and remains King. But for how long?

Evil Chris ·

Adult Web Operators See Opportunity in 2009

Despite a global economic crisis, governmental transition team uncertainties and the ever-present challenges of tube sites and more, many adult operators see hope in the coming year ahead.

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A Look Back, A Look Ahead

As 2008 comes to a close, and with it, the Republican administration of George Bush, there is a measured feeling of hope and optimism within the online adult entertainment industry.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
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2008's Biggest Business Influences

Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several industry players "What was the most important factor to influence your business this year?"

XBIZ World Magazine ·
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An Obama Mandate?

The most important question after the election is, "What kind of a mandate was Obama granted by the people to move forward?"

Stewart Tongue ·

Report: Movie-Style Age Ratings Coming to Websites

The British government is asking President-elect Barack Obama to help it bring the online version of movie ratings to the English-speaking web.

VCX’s ‘Angel Face’ Nominated for XBIZ Award

VCX has received an XBIZ Feature Movie of the Year Award nomination for “Angel Face.”

The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up

The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.

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Recession 2008 and the Adult Industry

This year has seen no shortage of turmoil on Wall Street and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has continued to plummet despite the financial bailout package that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush.

Alex Henderson ·

The Top Ten Lawmakers Influencing Online Adult Content

Although the adult webmaster can make a good living through entertaining online patrons with steamy content, it’s important to remember that there are lawmakers who make their living by fighting against the same. The movement to ban or tax online adult content has its roots in morality, greed and plain old political expediency. Politicians today find the adult battlefield a convenient ground to fight on — a good way to convince your voters that you care — without really doing anything controversial. The fight against immorality has been going on since this nation was founded. Things haven’t changed, but the backdrop now includes the Internet. This list represents a sample of the current forces that have sought to ban salacious content for ages. Among these 10 politicians are genuine moralists, hypocrites and pure politicians.

Jerald Citron ·