I'm about to get things going on one of my sites. It's basically an indie/underground site that will have a section for nude modeling - alittle like Suicidegirls but more focused on the underground/indie scene.
My question is, for a niche like this, is it better to have a paid member area for say, $10/mo. or use something similar to a Join4Free script and try to make money by emailing those who join with the list I accumulate?
So far this is what I can think of:
Pay Site
Pros
1. small niche=big chance people will come back each month and stay (pay $10/mo.)
2. Low monthly fee
Cons
1. target audience is 18-20somethings, many might not have CC's or the $ to spend on a site
2. less people will join rather than if it's just a free site/email registration
Free Site
Pros
1. it's free = more people will join
2. more people = more emails = more people to email offers to
3. can offer than many different sponsors
Cons
1. Have to email them w/ offers rather than making $ from my content
2. Have to be bothered w/ offers to get free content
What's your take on this? As a webmaster, would you rather get paid $10/signup knowing conversions will be real good or take $.25-$.50 per free email signup?
My question is, for a niche like this, is it better to have a paid member area for say, $10/mo. or use something similar to a Join4Free script and try to make money by emailing those who join with the list I accumulate?
So far this is what I can think of:
Pay Site
Pros
1. small niche=big chance people will come back each month and stay (pay $10/mo.)
2. Low monthly fee
Cons
1. target audience is 18-20somethings, many might not have CC's or the $ to spend on a site
2. less people will join rather than if it's just a free site/email registration
Free Site
Pros
1. it's free = more people will join
2. more people = more emails = more people to email offers to
3. can offer than many different sponsors
Cons
1. Have to email them w/ offers rather than making $ from my content
2. Have to be bothered w/ offers to get free content
What's your take on this? As a webmaster, would you rather get paid $10/signup knowing conversions will be real good or take $.25-$.50 per free email signup?
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