Anybody's traffic/sales down? - GoFuckYourself.com

baycouples · 10-12-2004, 01:15 AM

Even though I run several different sites, I've noticed that all of them have slowed down in the past month or so. Traffic is down and the upgrade rate is down as well.

Is anybody else experiencing this?

If so - what is the explanation for this? I thought October usually a good sales month! Could it be that people are focus on the election more than on the erection?

Dagwolf · 10-12-2004, 01:17 AM

No change either way for me... which tells me I'm not working hard enough.

strobi · 10-12-2004, 02:30 AM

sales are up for me! And putting less and less time in it.. I'm doing good

baycouples · 10-12-2004, 10:16 PM

Isn't October supposed to be a very strong month for most?

Alltopnotch · 10-12-2004, 10:22 PM

this month sucks so far...

sillysillyme · 10-12-2004, 10:26 PM

My sites have been slow for 2 months but are picking up fast with every night worth of work I put into them. Good Luck on yours.

gornyhuy · 10-12-2004, 10:27 PM

up up up..... record month so far for me.

Easton · 10-12-2004, 10:28 PM

October started off awesome!

but yesterday and today were below normal... i blame the fuckin holiday and shit (cdn thanksgiving, us columbus day)... makes people get all family-ish which is bad for sales

The Bootyologist · 10-12-2004, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Easton
October started off awesome!

but yesterday and today were below normal... i blame the fuckin holiday and shit (cdn thanksgiving, us columbus day)... makes people get all family-ish which is bad for sales

agreed

xclusive · 10-12-2004, 10:32 PM

It's been slightly below average for me...

Drake · 10-12-2004, 10:34 PM

Maybe because election time? I have no idea, maybe you're having a bad week.

Theo · 10-13-2004, 12:45 AM

good month

SleazyDream · 10-13-2004, 12:51 AM

mine are though the roof

andrej_NDC · 10-13-2004, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by baycouples
Could it be that people are focus on the election more than on the erection?

LOL some people find everytime a reason for their shitty ratios.

)) What will it be in November? Snow?

pussyluver · 10-13-2004, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SleazyDream
mine are though the roof

That's cause you know all your sponsors personally and they aren't going to put you on "permashave".

I haven't looked at your site recently. You could prolly make PIB work.

Shit, that sounds like sucking up.

dubious media · 10-13-2004, 02:49 AM

Our sales have been excellent this month

Vitasoy · 10-13-2004, 02:52 AM

Traffic is up, but sales are a bit down.

chaze · 10-13-2004, 02:53 AM

I hear sales are up from my partners in crime.

Tipsy · 10-13-2004, 02:57 AM

Sales are quite a bit down this month so far but then it depends on sponsor. Some are performing well but a few are awful dragging the average down.

Unsurprisingly the worst hit has (had?) ibill as a secondary

No prob. with traffic though.

Nylz · 10-13-2004, 03:08 AM

On average, it's about the same as last month.. No big differences here!

AkiraSS · 10-13-2004, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Easton
October started off awesome!

but yesterday and today were below normal... i blame the fuckin holiday and shit (cdn thanksgiving, us columbus day)... makes people get all family-ish which is bad for sales

same here

More Booze · 10-13-2004, 03:18 AM

Traffic is down for me today...

baycouples · 10-13-2004, 11:20 AM

I've been asking around and it seems that many people think that because people are more stressed out due to election time ( as we're being hammered by election coverage on TV/radio/print ) - people are less likely to spend $$$ on adult related materials.

Babagirls · 10-13-2004, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Easton
October started off awesome!

but yesterday and today were below normal...

same here.

ShellyCrash · 10-13-2004, 11:26 AM

I was shooting the shit on ICQ with someone from another dating site yesterday- he seems to think it has something to do with the election- I would disagree- our traffic is doing well. The affiliate program has been on a steady uphill climb. Each month better than the last.
I really think the majority of our customers are not into politics to the point it would drastically change their surfing habbits.
They might check out Jib Jab, but they will eventually come back to us by the end of the night.

Kicker · 10-13-2004, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Easton
October started off awesome!

but yesterday and today were below normal... i blame the fuckin holiday and shit (cdn thanksgiving, us columbus day)... makes people get all family-ish which is bad for sales

Same here

GTS Mark · 10-13-2004, 11:43 AM

Sales are up 15%, traffic is up by 30% over the summer.

We have some great spots and banners still available, so if you are looking for more traffic let me know!

DH

Furious_Male · 10-13-2004, 12:02 PM

For the month average (last month way up). For the week I am down a good 25% but I expect that to bounce come the weekend.

Martin · 10-13-2004, 12:12 PM

This month has been great so far, just the last few days have sucked donkey balls.

Bugbee · 10-13-2004, 12:13 PM

Mpegmaster · 10-13-2004, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Easton
October started off awesome!

but yesterday and today were below normal... i blame the fuckin holiday and shit (cdn thanksgiving, us columbus day)... makes people get all family-ish which is bad for sales

I agree......same here for me....
i hope it goes back on track from tomorrow

Probono · 10-13-2004, 12:32 PM

Canadian Thanksgiving? Stuffed Moose or Salmon?

tgpmakers · 10-13-2004, 12:36 PM

Traffic down Sales down it's a fucking crap month

Tuna · 10-13-2004, 01:54 PM

traffic up, sales down

daveylapoo · 10-13-2004, 02:10 PM

You know, I think you could start a thread like this on any random day and you'll get the usual barrage or responses ranging from 'record setting highs' to 'average' to 'worst ever'.

I honestly believe that it's a highly volatile equation that's hard to peg down. Why does a site convert at 1:17 one day and then 1:700 the next? The first week of a month may start off brutal then explode in the last 7 days for record setting highs.

I find that looking at a longer range forecast (month, quarter) shows much more stable conversions.

With all that said....

I have noticed a steady decline in my *you guessed it* CCBill stats. Not just the usual above mentioned ups and downs, but a static decrease for well over a month. Typical days would go from 1:250 to 1:700, with an average this year of 1:450. Starting this september, things have fallen off, and don't appear to be getting better with the averge closer to 1:750. Now, this isn't one day here, this is close to 7 weeks.

I love CCBill, and have learned to ignore the daily/weekly/monthly fluctuations, but we're going on 2 months now with no 'bounceback' to keep things within normal parameters.

Sometimes hard to take your owm advice

baycouples · 10-14-2004, 01:42 AM

daveylapoo, I was talking about the past 6 weeks or so. I do not look at day to day revenues, but I see a decline in upgrades. My traffic is down slightly, but not that much, however with the same amount of people visiting much less sign up for free and even less upgrade! It's been like this for over 6 weeks - that's why I'm wondering now!

10-12-2004, 01:15 AM	#1
baycouples Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,341	Anybody's traffic/sales down? Even though I run several different sites, I've noticed that all of them have slowed down in the past month or so. Traffic is down and the upgrade rate is down as well. Is anybody else experiencing this? If so - what is the explanation for this? I thought October usually a good sales month! Could it be that people are focus on the election more than on the erection?

10-12-2004, 01:17 AM	#2
Dagwolf President of Canada Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leaving Hell, Entering Limbo Posts: 23,141	No change either way for me... which tells me I'm not working hard enough. __________________ Sleep well, and dream of large women.

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Easton Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9,825	October started off awesome! but yesterday and today were below normal... i blame the fuckin holiday and shit (cdn thanksgiving, us columbus day)... makes people get all family-ish which is bad for sales __________________ New models booked and shot every week... MILFs, pornstars and teens. Girls for every niche and project. Looking for high-quality affordable exclusive content? Check me out at Easton Content for all the details.

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strobi Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 7,383	sales are up for me! And putting less and less time in it.. I'm doing good

10-12-2004, 10:16 PM	#4
baycouples Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,341	Isn't October supposed to be a very strong month for most?

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sillysillyme Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: La La Land Posts: 156	My sites have been slow for 2 months but are picking up fast with every night worth of work I put into them. Good Luck on yours.

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Drake Hello world! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 12,508	Maybe because election time? I have no idea, maybe you're having a bad week.

10-13-2004, 12:45 AM	#12
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	good month

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Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Traffic is up, but sales are a bit down. __________________ [email protected]

10-13-2004, 02:53 AM	#18
chaze Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,752	I hear sales are up from my partners in crime.

10-13-2004, 02:57 AM	#19
Tipsy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: See sig Posts: 6,989	Sales are quite a bit down this month so far but then it depends on sponsor. Some are performing well but a few are awful dragging the average down. Unsurprisingly the worst hit has (had?) ibill as a secondary No prob. with traffic though. __________________ Ignorance is never bliss. Last edited by Tipsy; 10-13-2004 at 02:59 AM..

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Nylz Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 8,285	On average, it's about the same as last month.. No big differences here! __________________ No sig.

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More Booze Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,116	Traffic is down for me today...

10-13-2004, 11:20 AM	#23
baycouples Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,341	I've been asking around and it seems that many people think that because people are more stressed out due to election time ( as we're being hammered by election coverage on TV/radio/print ) - people are less likely to spend $$$ on adult related materials.

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ShellyCrash Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 6,708	I was shooting the shit on ICQ with someone from another dating site yesterday- he seems to think it has something to do with the election- I would disagree- our traffic is doing well. The affiliate program has been on a steady uphill climb. Each month better than the last. I really think the majority of our customers are not into politics to the point it would drastically change their surfing habbits. They might check out Jib Jab, but they will eventually come back to us by the end of the night. __________________ Start making money with the hottest hookup site! up to $55 PPS or up to 75% Revshare ICQ 196766477 Last edited by ShellyCrash; 10-13-2004 at 11:27 AM..

10-13-2004, 11:43 AM	#27
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	Sales are up 15%, traffic is up by 30% over the summer. We have some great spots and banners still available, so if you are looking for more traffic let me know! DH

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Furious_Male Doing the grind since 99 Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 16,881	For the month average (last month way up). For the week I am down a good 25% but I expect that to bounce come the weekend. __________________ Living in Virtual Reality Contact: Email (preferred): furiousmale .at. gmail - Skype: live:shanedws

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Martin "Assassins" Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: At home Posts: 17,277	This month has been great so far, just the last few days have sucked donkey balls. __________________

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10-13-2004, 02:10 PM	#35
daveylapoo Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 423	You know, I think you could start a thread like this on any random day and you'll get the usual barrage or responses ranging from 'record setting highs' to 'average' to 'worst ever'. I honestly believe that it's a highly volatile equation that's hard to peg down. Why does a site convert at 1:17 one day and then 1:700 the next? The first week of a month may start off brutal then explode in the last 7 days for record setting highs. I find that looking at a longer range forecast (month, quarter) shows much more stable conversions. With all that said.... I have noticed a steady decline in my you guessed it CCBill stats. Not just the usual above mentioned ups and downs, but a static decrease for well over a month. Typical days would go from 1:250 to 1:700, with an average this year of 1:450. Starting this september, things have fallen off, and don't appear to be getting better with the averge closer to 1:750. Now, this isn't one day here, this is close to 7 weeks. I love CCBill, and have learned to ignore the daily/weekly/monthly fluctuations, but we're going on 2 months now with no 'bounceback' to keep things within normal parameters. Sometimes hard to take your owm advice

10-14-2004, 01:42 AM	#36
baycouples Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,341	daveylapoo, I was talking about the past 6 weeks or so. I do not look at day to day revenues, but I see a decline in upgrades. My traffic is down slightly, but not that much, however with the same amount of people visiting much less sign up for free and even less upgrade! It's been like this for over 6 weeks - that's why I'm wondering now!