One time fee vs Recurring Billing - GoFuckYourself.com

Drake · 10-28-2004, 08:08 PM

I think Alsscan charges non-recurring memberships. I've heard of others. Are there many sites that charge this way? Seems to have worked out for Alsscan and in light of the Ibill situation, there wouldn't be any rebills to be lost.

Is this this a viable model?

The Heron · 10-28-2004, 08:14 PM

I promote sites with one time memberships and I do make sales so it is an option. However over long term recurring makes more sense.

EscortBiz · 10-28-2004, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by The Heron
I promote sites with one time memberships and I do make sales so it is an option. However over long term recurring makes more sense.

exactly

i give them an option of 29.95 recurring or 69.95 90 days

Drake · 10-28-2004, 08:19 PM

Rebilling definitely makes more over longterm.

So if rebilling was killed by Visa tomorrow, would most sites dissappear or would we be able to survive from non-recurring.

Escort is there any difference in the level of refunds/chargebacks on those $70 three month non recurring subscriptions compared to your other options?

EscortBiz · 10-28-2004, 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by Mike33
Rebilling definitely makes more over longterm.

So if rebilling was killed by Visa tomorrow, would most sites dissappear or would we be able to survive from non-recurring.

Escort is there any difference in the level of refunds/chargebacks on those $70 three month non recurring subscriptions compared to your other options?

Well not at all I have the name "Tushy" branded when surfers see that name they know its a no BS members area.

Many people who join for 70 bucks have been monthly members before, I get tons of the $99 6 month memberships too.

Once you win trust with surfers visa can cancel adult all together my members and people into the niches I promote will fedex money.

If you think long term in this business and dont screw the surfers you can make lots of money, sounds like common sense yet few follow this rule.

jayeff · 10-28-2004, 08:25 PM

Why wouldn't it be a viable model if your site is strong enough? It would be a disaster for 99% of the sites out there though...

Probono · 10-28-2004, 08:43 PM

We have been in business 8 years plus and never had recurring billing. We have clients who have been with us for all 8 years renewing annually.

You don't need recurring billing if you are smart about your sight design and content.

We also have virtually no chargebacks.

Paparazzi · 10-28-2004, 08:44 PM

escort, why do you only have the $99 option on a few of your sites and not all?

10-28-2004, 08:08 PM	#1
Drake Hello world! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 12,508	One time fee vs Recurring Billing I think Alsscan charges non-recurring memberships. I've heard of others. Are there many sites that charge this way? Seems to have worked out for Alsscan and in light of the Ibill situation, there wouldn't be any rebills to be lost. Is this this a viable model?

10-28-2004, 08:44 PM	#8
Paparazzi Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,488	escort, why do you only have the $99 option on a few of your sites and not all? __________________ Pure Level(3) Premium Bandwidth When Quality Counts

10-28-2004, 08:14 PM	#2
The Heron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,488	I promote sites with one time memberships and I do make sales so it is an option. However over long term recurring makes more sense.

10-28-2004, 08:19 PM	#4
Drake Hello world! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 12,508	Rebilling definitely makes more over longterm. So if rebilling was killed by Visa tomorrow, would most sites dissappear or would we be able to survive from non-recurring. Escort is there any difference in the level of refunds/chargebacks on those $70 three month non recurring subscriptions compared to your other options?

10-28-2004, 08:25 PM	#6
jayeff Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 2,944	Why wouldn't it be a viable model if your site is strong enough? It would be a disaster for 99% of the sites out there though...

10-28-2004, 08:43 PM	#7
Probono Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,731	We have been in business 8 years plus and never had recurring billing. We have clients who have been with us for all 8 years renewing annually. You don't need recurring billing if you are smart about your sight design and content. We also have virtually no chargebacks.