20 Questions with Steve Lightspeed - GoFuckYourself.com

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:29 PM

I'll answer the first 20 intelligent questions, go ahead, ask away.

DeanCapture · 07-09-2009, 08:30 PM

And you are???

SBJ · 07-09-2009, 08:31 PM

how's life away from GFY and what made you come back?

»Rob Content« · 07-09-2009, 08:33 PM

Why did Bob stop working for you, and what happened with wrong way?

Nicky · 07-09-2009, 08:34 PM

What are the most important parts of keeping high rentention and keep members rebilling to paysites in your opinion? A little more indepth answer than "Regular and fresh content updates" would be nice.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanCapture

And you are???

Been around 10 years+. For those that don't know me I run www.lightspeedcash.com and www.*************.com. Over the years I have employed 30+ people, and sponsored 100+ webmaster tradeshows. My niche is the sologirl and barely legal markets.

slapass · 07-09-2009, 08:36 PM

If you had to start over again today could you? Would you?

Thanks

LiveDose · 07-09-2009, 08:37 PM

How much start up capital went into your program initially back in the day?

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBJ

how's life away from GFY and what made you come back?

I left GFY when I felt like it was being overrun by people that run illegal tube sites and laugh in the faces of legitimate webmasters and content producers. Lately, it seems like those people have moved away from GFY, so I'm back. I've been focusing on bulding my own internal traffic sources since I left.

brand0n · 07-09-2009, 08:40 PM

consider giving me a budget and allowing me to recruit for you?

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by »Rob Content«

Why did Bob stop working for you, and what happened with wrong way?

Bob is overqualified to work for me. I was happy to have him with Lightspeed at all. I decided to put WrongWay on hold for now until the economy improves. It still seems like a bad time to launch a new program.

EscortBiz · 07-09-2009, 08:42 PM

knowing everything you know now and youd have to pick one sector of adult to be in what would you start in these days?

slapass · 07-09-2009, 08:44 PM

This is going to be good...

seeric · 07-09-2009, 08:44 PM

do you miss me?

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 07-09-2009, 08:45 PM

Welcome Back, Steve!

How are you dealing with the rampant piracy and flood of tube sites that are offering full-length scenes?

On a lighter note, how is the stand-up comedy thing going?

ADG

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky

What are the most important parts of keeping high rentention and keep members rebilling to paysites in your opinion? A little more indepth answer than "Regular and fresh content updates" would be nice.

Original and hard-to-find content are key for retention. People nowadays want it ALL. Think of sites you visit every day. Facebook, Flickr, Myspace, Youtube -- are all about quality, quantity, and community. I'm not sure regular porn paysites can survive much longer the way they are now, even mine.

Sly · 07-09-2009, 08:47 PM

Did your self banning increase your productivity/earnings?

babebuns · 07-09-2009, 08:48 PM

Who's you're favorite model to shoot?

baddog · 07-09-2009, 08:50 PM

Are the rumors of Taylor Little's return true? If so, how does she rank as far as your all time money makers?

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by slapass

If you had to start over again today could you? Would you?

Thanks

5. Yes, I could start again, and I have a new business plan that is totally different than anything on the net right now. People say "Adapt or Die", I prefer "Adapt and Kill". I have a tube killer in the wings.

Spunky · 07-09-2009, 08:52 PM

Can we see more naked girlies now?

Nicky · 07-09-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed

Original and hard-to-find content are key for retention. People nowadays want it ALL. Think of sites you visit every day. Facebook, Flickr, Myspace, Youtube -- are all about quality, quantity, and community. I'm not sure regular porn paysites can survive much longer the way they are now, even mine.

So would you think It's suicide to start a paysite basically from scratch and building it up slowely now a day's even if It's in a hard to find niche?

What if you combine the paysite with the niche content and offer niche live cams etc inside the members area along with a forum etc?

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveDose

How much start up capital went into your program initially back in the day?

I started with about $2000 in cash. I bought 2 used cheerleader uniforms, a cheap digital camera, and space on a shared server. My original models were paid $50-$75 per hour.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by brand0n

consider giving me a budget and allowing me to recruit for you?

6. I pay 10% of the model's earnings, up to $500, for new models. But I'm picky as hell, and I need brand new talent, never shot before.

jmcb420 · 07-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Dude,
What the hell is it like to be Steve Lightspeed? Way way back Tawnee Stone was the first proggie I pushed (I still have the photocopy of myfirst check), and I always wondered what it was like for the man in charge.
Thanks.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EscortBiz

knowing everything you know now and youd have to pick one sector of adult to be in what would you start in these days?

7. I've always said, start with traffic first. No one told me when I was new. I wish they had, I'd be a traffic GOD now.

Sly · 07-09-2009, 08:58 PM

Steve I think you forgot how to count.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by A1R3K

do you miss me?

9. No. Cuz I have you on icq, facebook, and my cellphone. And I know you dream about me.

07-09-2009, 09:00 PM

Steve, have you taken the time to examine your need for ego stroking attention from a group of miscreant porn slingers?

SBJ · 07-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed

I left GFY when I felt like it was being overrun by people that run illegal tube sites and laugh in the faces of legitimate webmasters and content producers. Lately, it seems like those people have moved away from GFY, so I'm back. I've been focusing on bulding my own internal traffic sources since I left.

great.. question about your internal traffic sources.. What kind of traffic, what's converting the best and how are you promoting it (nn, softcore pics, nn vids, softcore vids..) ETC.. I only ask cause I would love to get back to making money with your program but haven't had much luck as of late. If you'd rather not post details here maybe you could icq me sometime or email me

webmaster @ silentbucks.com ICQ 46-785-108 (you already have me on your list under SBJ or Silent Bob most likely)

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

Steve I think you forgot how to count.

thanks sly

Rochard · 07-09-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed

9. No. Cuz I have you on icq, facebook, and my cellphone. And I know you dream about me.

Sounds like a serious case of guy love.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

Welcome Back, Steve!

How are you dealing with the rampant piracy and flood of tube sites that are offering full-length scenes?

On a lighter note, how is the stand-up comedy thing going?

ADG

10. I've put my energy into a new biz model, that will kill illegal tubes. I've recruited the smartest people in the biz to help develop it. I can't wait to unleash it.

I've set stand-up aside for now, passed the comedy-baton to KB.

Vjo · 07-09-2009, 09:06 PM

Within a niche on a page, links site, tube, tgp, or any other typical adult site, what is an optimum number of sponsors? Can one have too many paysite options for the surfer OR is it better to give the surfer the most paysite options?

(If all sponsors are deemed to be equally good sellers)

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Did your self banning increase your productivity/earnings?

11. alot

Affiliates are a very small part of our traffic sources now.

triumph · 07-09-2009, 09:11 PM

Steve earlier you said you would be a "traffic God" if you started over. Lets say you had a bunch of traffic now, what would you do with it? Especially since conversions are horrible as they are these days.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babebuns

Who's you're favorite model to shoot?

12. Jordan Capri is the most photogenic person I've ever known. Taylor Little is a joy to shoot, and fun to hang out with. Tawnee Stone of course is our biggest money maker, and the first model I fell in love with.

seeric · 07-09-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed

9. No. Cuz I have you on icq, facebook, and my cellphone. And I know you dream about me.

Ok. All good points. Carry on.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

Are the rumors of Taylor Little's return true? If so, how does she rank as far as your all time money makers?

13. Taylor was at my house last night. She still looks fantastic! I'd love to shoot her again right now. Money maker? Her site is 3rd overall of the sologirls, but she was also a huge part of university and sorority, so I try not to rank our models like that.

seeric · 07-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed

I've set stand-up aside for now, passed the comedy-baton to KB.

Please take it back.

Bahahaha. I'm so funnnnnnnny.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunky

Can we see more naked girlies now?

14. Yes. http://www.barely19.com --- enjoy

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky

So would you think It's suicide to start a paysite basically from scratch and building it up slowely now a day's even if It's in a hard to find niche?

What if you combine the paysite with the niche content and offer niche live cams etc inside the members area along with a forum etc?

15. Rule #1 of business: "Find a need and fill it." If you feel there is a REAL NEED for your paysite, then launch it. I personally can't imagine a need for more non-niche paysites right now. If you open a paysite now, it better be a GREAT one.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcb420

Dude,
What the hell is it like to be Steve Lightspeed? Way way back Tawnee Stone was the first proggie I pushed (I still have the photocopy of myfirst check), and I always wondered what it was like for the man in charge.
Thanks.

16. FUN. The last 10 years have been the best times of my life. Although sometimes I worry that the best times are now behind me.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexes

Steve, have you taken the time to examine your need for ego stroking attention from a group of miscreant porn slingers?

17. Have you?

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBJ

great.. question about your internal traffic sources.. What kind of traffic, what's converting the best and how are you promoting it (nn, softcore pics, nn vids, softcore vids..) ETC.. I only ask cause I would love to get back to making money with your program but haven't had much luck as of late. If you'd rather not post details here maybe you could icq me sometime or email me

webmaster @ silentbucks.com ICQ 46-785-108 (you already have me on your list under SBJ or Silent Bob most likely)

18. Viral traffic is the shit. My biz lives on it now. Let's talk more offline, anytime.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochard

Sounds like a serious case of guy love.

What's not to love about Airek? And Rochard, for that matter.

jmcb420 · 07-09-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed

16. FUN. The last 10 years have been the best times of my life. Although sometimes I worry that the best times are now behind me.

Thanks Steve,
I just thought about the last ten years of my life.....now i'm depressed, and I feel old.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vjo

Within a niche on a page, links site, tube, tgp, or any other typical adult site, what is an optimum number of sponsors? Can one have too many paysite options for the surfer OR is it better to give the surfer the most paysite options?

(If all sponsors are deemed to be equally good sellers)

19. Push only what YOU like, and be honest to your surfer. We all made more money before paid placements.

SteveLightspeed · 07-09-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triumph

Steve earlier you said you would be a "traffic God" if you started over. Lets say you had a bunch of traffic now, what would you do with it? Especially since conversions are horrible as they are these days.

20. Refer to #19. The guy with a sweet tooth knows where the best bakery is, right? Stop chasing the money and promote what YOU like BEST.

Vjo · 07-09-2009, 09:31 PM

Thanks Steve, Damn good point.

07-09-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
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07-09-2009, 08:31 PM	#3
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07-09-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
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07-09-2009, 09:00 PM	#29
Vexes Guest Posts: n/a	Steve, have you taken the time to examine your need for ego stroking attention from a group of miscreant porn slingers?

07-09-2009, 09:06 PM	#34
Vjo So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Happy 4th of July :) Posts: 6,082	Within a niche on a page, links site, tube, tgp, or any other typical adult site, what is an optimum number of sponsors? Can one have too many paysite options for the surfer OR is it better to give the surfer the most paysite options? (If all sponsors are deemed to be equally good sellers)

07-09-2009, 09:11 PM	#36
triumph Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,433	Steve earlier you said you would be a "traffic God" if you started over. Lets say you had a bunch of traffic now, what would you do with it? Especially since conversions are horrible as they are these days.

07-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#50
Vjo So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Happy 4th of July :) Posts: 6,082	Thanks Steve, Damn good point.