tell me what you think...i need input! - Page 2

pointbreakboy · #11 11-27-2006, 04:52 AM

Porn, like any other product, must abide by the rules of marketing. If you seriously want to make a business out of this, then I suggest you take a Marketing 101 class or at least borrow a book on Marketing from your local library, or you will probably not see a ROI for even the web hosting fees. At the moment I see a "me-too" product in a saturated and mature market. If you are going to charge money, you need to offer something truly unique -- a niche. Yes, the girl is cute, but how are you going to distinguish yourself from all the other web sites out there? What fetish are you catering too? How are potential customers going to know you exist? Good, effective, advertising is expensive! These are things that go into a business plan. There are also the legal ramifications of opening an adult web site. I wouldn't do anything without a bullet-proof user agreement and model consent form that a lawyer has looked over. Lawyers aren't cheap! Having a contract proofed might cost you $2000, but it's worth it to keep yourself out of trouble. I'm not trying to be a downer on your idea, but these are probably issues that you haven't considered. Good luck.

pointbreakboy · #12 11-27-2006, 05:25 AM

Just to add to my last post, you might want to start by registering your site with one of the adult pass networks like Adult Check (http://www.adultcheck.com). They will probably take care of a lot of things for you, like advertising. This doesn't mean you shouldn't do your homework, but it's probably a good place to start. There will most likely be some sort of contract or agreement, but once your site gets popular enough (if it does), then you can consider going at it alone. At least then you'll know whether there's an audience for your product or not.

menime123 · #13 11-27-2006, 05:59 AM

young_one, the website business is gonna be a tough business as there are tons out there

however, the girl is cute & i love to see more of her

though i wont pay

young_one · #14 11-27-2006, 09:43 AM

thanks pointbreakboy, but i have considered all of those things. My partner is doing all the business side of it and has already looked into advertising, lawyers, hosting ect.. we know how much we are gonna have to spend to start this baby up.

thanks for your input though, i appreciate it greatly.

pointbreakboy · #15 11-27-2006, 12:54 PM

Sounds good. Most people think that if they can just find a girl who is willing to take off her clothes for the camera, then the money will roll right in. Too many people open businesses without a plan, but you seem to be doing your market research, which means you're on the right track. The only other thing that I can suggest is that you get a trial membership for some of the sites that you think are prosperous and make a note of how they do things... especially the camera work, poses, props, etc. A trial membership at 18eighteen.com, for example, will run you about $4.95 for a few days of access -- they are probably the most successful magazine in the 18-19 year old model niche. AbbyWinters.com also has fabulous content! As does FTV. One thing to note about these, and most, successful sites is that the girls are willing to do more hardcore acts i.e. dildos, fingering, etc. Unless the girls are amazingly hot, softcore porn (Playboy style) probably won't cut it. I would strongly recommend that you find a fetish that you like (it's important that you like what you are producing) and that you feel others will like... and cater to it. Hopefully your models are open and comfortable with these areas. And hey, don't hesitate to post some more samples for us on here!

pointbreakboy · #16 11-27-2006, 01:07 PM

I should add that I have purchased tons of adult memberships in my time, and I was always unsatisfied with the quality and quantity... I suppose the overall content... of about 95% of the sites. Most pay sites couldn't hold a candle to OneClickChicks.com, and, because of this, I never plan on joining a pay site again. Besides, you can find lots of pay content for free on Limewire or by using torrents. I'd say the only sites that stand out in my mind are the ones I listed above... that and Denio and AmazingTy can do some freaky things with a speculum!!!

young_one · #17 11-27-2006, 04:42 PM

i actually did some research of the top sites in the field im shooting for, and the top site which was next door nikki had close to 20+ million views a day. crazy. And yes we are doing our research for this badboy and yes i have trial memberships to most of the non nude sites to get ideas on camera angles and pictures and such.

everlong057 · #18 11-27-2006, 04:52 PM

And that was my point about FTV and katesplayground. I fogot to mention Nikki. The thing is, they are well estasblished, and no offense, but nikki is a whole lot hotter than what you've shown us. Of course that's just my opinion, but the point is, and this is where I agree with pointbreakboy, you need to figure out a niche. Some fetish that the girl or girls like and are willing to do. This is what I meant in my earlier post about going the extra mile.

It sounds as if you are doing your homework, but maybe if you offered up something to us like what you plan on doing on the site, other than just naked poses and masturbation vids, we may be able to give some more positive feedback on it. I just don't see what you've shown or told us adding up to Nikki or Kate like hits.