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Old 02-03-2006, 12:36 AM  
bhutocracy
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Originally Posted by Tempest
This thread is funny, especially all the people saying it will take a ton more money to start a program... It's funny because I know several people who've put together some sites with ccbill, no nats, basic designs, and they get affiliates, they convert just fine and they're making decent money. Bunch of them are even putting together FHGs etc. for their affiliates. But you need to start with 1 site first until you learn your trade. Also, keep in mind that getting affiliates is also a form of promotion. Too many programs sit back and wait for the affiliates come to them instead of researching the market and hitting up the people already promoting in that market. On the other hand, you don't really need affiliates. You can self promote to TGPs, link lists etc. all on your own (or hire a grunt). Too many people on this board think inside the box.

Of course it can be done cheaper.. Everyone knows someone who started out a great paysite for 5k a couple of years ago. But excluding exceptional circumstances and % deals setting up 3 great sites from scratch today and promoting them to affiliates in the manner people are accustomed to as an "average program" is going to cost big money no two ways about it.

The question wasn't about starting any old paysite.. it was about starting a 3site program with all the usual jazz.
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