I produce exclusive content, and have been doing so for going on 7 years, so it pisses me off when these corporate sites crank out web sites left and right, using mostly non-exclusive content, and then claim that their site is "exclusive" when maybe only a small percentage or just the content in their tour is original exclusive content (if even that).
Yes, they indeed think the surfer is dumb, but actually what happens, is that after a few such bad experiences with rip-off sites like that, even dumb surfers get smart and are hesitant to join sites which actually pay the extra expense of shooting exclusive content. The rip off companies don't care how much this hurts the industry overall since they still get a good return on their small investment. Such companies are bottom feeders and a disgrace to the industry.
Unfortunately, I don't expect the situation to change since there are so many corrupt business people in this industry, only out for the quick buck with their fake exclusive sites, fake datings sites, shaving, and such.
Instead I have developed tactical marketing strategies which allow me to stand out from the pack and attract and still convert loyal customers, not by ripping off consumers, but by delivering a quality product.
I just got back from a long weekend of shooting, and I have lots of new content - as long as I can parlay that into profits, it helps me to disregard the shady people in the biz...
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