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Old 12-17-2002, 12:52 AM  
Paul Markham
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This is a "How long is this piece of string" question. The answer depends on what are you already offering the client. 10 Exclusive sets poor quality or 1,000 exclusive sets and 500 exclusive videos top quality.

First thing is to decide if you already have enough to attract and retain the client. Then look at the mix within the style of the niche. It is generally a bad decision to go with just one shooter. This narrows down your appeal, you end up only with the guys that like that style and that way of shooting only.

NO big magazine, video publisher, website goes exclusively with one shooter (to my knowledge) they get diferent people to shoot within the same niche and to a similar style. To broaden their appeal.

I also agree with the guys talking about quality, tooo many think this is just a numbers game and fill a site with as much content for the less money. Who do they attract as members? The guy looking to spend as little as possible and get as much as posible. Do not compete with Wal-Mart unless you have deep pockets, go for quality.

I also agree with Dugmoor, there are webmasters out there that think you can shoot an excusive set for nothing. Quality costs and it will bring in the returns.

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