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Speaking from the perspective of a hubby/wife team ... our sales have gone up every year since 1998, however, we do have to work much harder for it now. Including purchasing paid spots. My opinion is this .. the day of the mega site of just pictures and movies is over. Surfers want interaction and the ability to feel "part of a community", Women that run their sites with interactivity and real personality will survive. People buy them because they are "real" i.e. meaning the woman is really at the other end of her email and really answering it herself. With interaction through cams, blogs, forums, chat & personal meetings at social functions the members (or potential members) really feel they get to know her.
Bottomline for us .. potential members are much more loyal and willing to spend if they feel part of community.
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