I've been filming some adult content and can't decide whether or not to sell it on a clips site like Clips4Sale or just start a regular membership site. Would love some opinions from you folks. Here are the pros and cons I have so far.
Clips Site Pros:
- Next to nothing startup costs
- C4S has a large user base so good exposure
- Good way to test site concept and if successful convert it into a paysite.
Clips Site Cons:
- Need to give up large percentage of profits so it will take longer to break even and make money.
Paysite Pros:
- Able to keep more of the income... unless I do an affiliate program.
- Affiliate program would help get the word out quick about the site.
- Good if I want to build a long-term brand.
Paysite Cons:
- Startup costs of probably at least $10K (CMS software, hosting, bill processing, etc.)
- Big gamble... could do a site that bombs.
On the surface it seems like a clips site strategy would be lower risk but the paysite option has the potential for bigger rewards. What do you guys think? Am I forgetting any pros/cons?