Hello. I've been lurking for a few weeks and have finally decided to dive in and introduce my self.
My wife and myself are starting an "adult oriented website" (read: porn.) My wife told me that if I could find a model, I could do it. So, I now have tentative agreements with two girls interested in modeling. So, off we go.
We're starting out small, and a little slow because this is pretty new territory. I've done a lot of "market research", but I'm still a little foggy on the back end of things. We have web space, some templates to start out with, Title 18 info. We plan on using CCBill for billing.
I believe we have an interesting hook for our site, and we will concentrate on using new talent that has never modeled before.
I'm interested in making money doing this, for both myself and my models so I want to start off in the right direction.
I have a few questions for you guys.
- When starting out, is there any "Aww, shit" problems that popped up that you didn't foresee?
- What are the top 3 or 4 most important things for a successful adult site?
- Is there an "Affiliate Programs 101" that I can read to learn more about the process?
- It's all about subscriptions... You can never have too many, but what is average? I understand break-even points, but what should I expect? How do you judge success?
- Like I said, we're using amateur models. We're looking at a new set each week with 75-100 pics in each set and at least one video per shoot. Is that too much, too little, just right?
- Are "hardcore" sites more profitable then "softcore"? I know that once you move in to fetish (with a few exceptions) you start to niche yourself and limit your subscribers.
- Are affiliate programs necessary for a successful site, or is it something that we can ease in to once we get up and rolling?
- ... I'm sure I have more questions... But I'm brain cramping at the moment...
I really appreciate your input on this and look forward to becoming a regular here.
Xelot