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CoolE · 07-21-2002, 01:22 AM

I'm in my second summer of running a paysite and I have never experienced a seasonal slowdown (yet!).

On the otherhand when I was doing free sites and galleries, I used to see a summer slowdown in sales and revenue.

I think the difference is due to recurring billings and the holdback. With my paysite, my recurring sales, as well as my 5% holdback, act as a "dampener" and shortterm declines in new sales aren't even noticed in the revenue.

But for my freesites most of my income came from flat fee sales ($35 to $42 bucks per sale up front), as is the case with most guys. So you really notice any drop in sales as significant drops in revenue. And like I said this is what I used to experience with the major sponsors in July and August - especially last year - 2001.

I think this accounts for most of the ongoing debate about "is there really a summer slowdown or is it a myth?"

Generally, paysite owners don't see it, but most freesite guys do.

That's my

on the subject.

07-21-2002, 01:22 AM
CoolE Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 451	I'm in my second summer of running a paysite and I have never experienced a seasonal slowdown (yet!). On the otherhand when I was doing free sites and galleries, I used to see a summer slowdown in sales and revenue. I think the difference is due to recurring billings and the holdback. With my paysite, my recurring sales, as well as my 5% holdback, act as a "dampener" and shortterm declines in new sales aren't even noticed in the revenue. But for my freesites most of my income came from flat fee sales ($35 to $42 bucks per sale up front), as is the case with most guys. So you really notice any drop in sales as significant drops in revenue. And like I said this is what I used to experience with the major sponsors in July and August - especially last year - 2001. I think this accounts for most of the ongoing debate about "is there really a summer slowdown or is it a myth?" Generally, paysite owners don't see it, but most freesite guys do. That's my on the subject.