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optikalz · 06-12-2003, 07:38 AM

Need some info from more experienced paysite operators and AVS gurus out there: I've got 2000 pics, about 5 hours of video, and 6 tours designed. Should I use a recurring AVS for this or just start a regular paysite and build an affiliate program?

My thoughts re cost/benefit analysis so far:

AVS upside

No billing/chargeback mess
Centralized customer service
I can upsell within members' area
AVS link list provides qualified traffic

AVS downside

pricing is inflexible
no additional revenue model except members' area upsell

Paysite upside

Flexible pricing
Cross Sell revenue
Up sell revenue
Exit traffic revenue
email collection revenue

Paysite downside

persistent content upgrade costs
hacking issues
webmaster fraud issues

Any other cost/benefit items I've left out? I appreciate your experience in fully completing this list so I can decide.

06-12-2003, 07:38 AM
optikalz Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lost Angelez Posts: 555	Recurring AVS or paysite -- whats your take? Need some info from more experienced paysite operators and AVS gurus out there: I've got 2000 pics, about 5 hours of video, and 6 tours designed. Should I use a recurring AVS for this or just start a regular paysite and build an affiliate program? My thoughts re cost/benefit analysis so far: AVS upside No billing/chargeback mess Centralized customer service I can upsell within members' area AVS link list provides qualified traffic AVS downside pricing is inflexible no additional revenue model except members' area upsell Paysite upside Flexible pricing Cross Sell revenue Up sell revenue Exit traffic revenue email collection revenue Paysite downside persistent content upgrade costs hacking issues webmaster fraud issues Any other cost/benefit items I've left out? I appreciate your experience in fully completing this list so I can decide.