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gothweb · 08-14-2002, 05:46 PM

Okay, over the past couple of days I have really cracked-down on my affiliate program. A lot of people on here were a lot of help, and it is really shaping up. I will do what I can to keep improving everything, but I think it is ingood shape.

However, something else I was doing this week has flopped. I had a 20% off sale on my content, which ends Friday, and I have had no takers. So, this leads me to believe that, like so many things, when it comes to selling content, my weak point is the *selling*. I'm not a marketing guy.

So, seriously, what am I doing wrong? The automated store with downloads is on the way, but it will take a while. What should I be fixing up with the current content sales operation to get people interested. I don't want to sell a ton, because that would just saturate the market, but I'd like to sell *some*. Can I get some feedback?

http://content.blood-dolls.net

Thanks for any help. Hope this doesn't come across as spam, just trying to learn from people who know a lot more than I do.

Pipecrew · 08-14-2002, 05:54 PM

I've never bought anything but movies, but 89 for a set seems steep for pictures? I can get full lentgh movies for 75

RATBOY · 08-14-2002, 05:55 PM

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Darren · 08-14-2002, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pipecrew
I've never bought anything but movies, but 89 for a set seems steep for pictures? I can get full lentgh movies for 75

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gothweb · 08-14-2002, 06:05 PM

My theory is that these are premium pictures. A higher price means I seel fewer sets, but that's sortof what I want. I am happy to adjust the pricing, but I want to keep it firmly upmarket. I'm only selling each set four times, so I don't want them to sell for $25. These are sets of 100+ images... What should they be selling for?

kosmic · 08-14-2002, 06:20 PM

1/ limit your sales to a set #
2/ Give away some content, but watermark or add some kind of link to your free items
3/ run some kind of contest that will barter your product - hehehe that one works well

gothweb · 08-14-2002, 06:20 PM

Who are some premium photo content providers? I'd love to look and see what similar people charge. I guess nobody is *quite* similar, but some high-quality softcore and light fetish stuff would probably give me an idea.

gothweb · 08-14-2002, 07:26 PM

Update: I have lowered prices, cleaned-up the content page, and added some actual images to the page with the info on it. (Rather than making people click.) Any other ideas?

theWatsonian · 08-14-2002, 07:43 PM

The photos I see are some really nice pics. Wish I could offer some helpful advice but selling photos is not my area of expertise.

Hate to say it, but I'm glad it's not just me. I mean, I opened my doors to sell my anime content over a week ago and even though my stuff is significantly cheaper than anything on the market I haven't had any takers. I have a feeling reputation and longevity goes a long way. Just my

Best of luck, though I don't think you will need any.

gothweb · 08-14-2002, 07:48 PM

You're welcome to join in this thread and ask for advice for your stuff too... Some of it will probably apply to both of us.

08-14-2002, 05:46 PM	#1
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	Making Content Sell Okay, over the past couple of days I have really cracked-down on my affiliate program. A lot of people on here were a lot of help, and it is really shaping up. I will do what I can to keep improving everything, but I think it is ingood shape. However, something else I was doing this week has flopped. I had a 20% off sale on my content, which ends Friday, and I have had no takers. So, this leads me to believe that, like so many things, when it comes to selling content, my weak point is the selling. I'm not a marketing guy. So, seriously, what am I doing wrong? The automated store with downloads is on the way, but it will take a while. What should I be fixing up with the current content sales operation to get people interested. I don't want to sell a ton, because that would just saturate the market, but I'd like to sell some. Can I get some feedback? http://content.blood-dolls.net Thanks for any help. Hope this doesn't come across as spam, just trying to learn from people who know a lot more than I do. __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

08-14-2002, 06:05 PM	#5
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	My theory is that these are premium pictures. A higher price means I seel fewer sets, but that's sortof what I want. I am happy to adjust the pricing, but I want to keep it firmly upmarket. I'm only selling each set four times, so I don't want them to sell for $25. These are sets of 100+ images... What should they be selling for? __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

08-14-2002, 06:20 PM	#6
kosmic Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philly Posts: 871	1/ limit your sales to a set # 2/ Give away some content, but watermark or add some kind of link to your free items 3/ run some kind of contest that will barter your product - hehehe that one works well __________________ Ya-Mean Productions

08-14-2002, 06:20 PM	#7
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	Who are some premium photo content providers? I'd love to look and see what similar people charge. I guess nobody is quite similar, but some high-quality softcore and light fetish stuff would probably give me an idea. __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

08-14-2002, 07:26 PM	#8
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	Update: I have lowered prices, cleaned-up the content page, and added some actual images to the page with the info on it. (Rather than making people click.) Any other ideas? __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

08-14-2002, 05:54 PM	#2
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,887	I've never bought anything but movies, but 89 for a set seems steep for pictures? I can get full lentgh movies for 75

08-14-2002, 05:55 PM	#3
RATBOY Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,592	Ian, ICQ me

08-14-2002, 07:43 PM	#9
theWatsonian Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: PB4L HQ Posts: 1,737	The photos I see are some really nice pics. Wish I could offer some helpful advice but selling photos is not my area of expertise. Hate to say it, but I'm glad it's not just me. I mean, I opened my doors to sell my anime content over a week ago and even though my stuff is significantly cheaper than anything on the market I haven't had any takers. I have a feeling reputation and longevity goes a long way. Just my Best of luck, though I don't think you will need any. __________________ <a href="http://www.watsonian.net"><img src="http://www.watsonian.net/archives/cjpb6.gif" border="0"></a><a href="http://www.adultplatinum.com/wm.html?id=567353"><img src="http://www.watsonian.net/archives/adult_platinum_85x85_03.gif" border="0"></a>

08-14-2002, 07:48 PM	#10
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	You're welcome to join in this thread and ask for advice for your stuff too... Some of it will probably apply to both of us. __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best. Last edited by gothweb; 08-14-2002 at 08:00 PM..