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Originally Posted by izzynew
I will say that the porn sites that do best for me are those who have an active member's area, with forums and member requests actually being answered. That's the sort of interactivity those porn buyers want.
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You're absolutely correct.
Of all the things we've tried over the years, member forums where you discuss what to shoot next with your members and take requests, that's about the only thing that works and it works GREAT.
We're not taking member requests currently because we're overstretched logistically, and we've learned the hard way it is better not to take member requests at all than not deliver what was promised. But if I'm to share a piece of advise with my fellow paysite/program owners - if you can accept member requests/scenarios and than deliver what's promised, $150 vbulletin script will be the best investment you made in your lifetime.
That's the kind of interaction that works - members would not talk to each other, most of them would not even talk to girls. But they WILL talk with you the producer, if you're willing to listen and answer and consider their suggestions for your new videos. Member participation in the creation of videos DOES increase loyalty and retentions.
I'd not recommend going 100% member requests route though because you'll end up being a weirdo site. 25-50% of updates shot using member ideas/scenarios is just fine.