Have you ever bought a top TGP listing? - GoFuckYourself.com

vidsweb · 04-28-2002, 11:24 AM

I'm considering buying a top TGP listing to see if I make any more sales from it than just a regular listing.

What are your experiences? Is it really worth it?

picpile · 04-28-2002, 11:30 AM

what does it cost?

vidsweb · 04-28-2002, 11:32 AM

The TGPs I'm considering charge between $200 and $300 to be the top link for the day.

So, I would have to make at least 6 sales on top of the sales that I normally make from that TGP just to break even.

Rice_Master · 04-28-2002, 11:36 AM

ARE you crazy? why would you pay for a spot and banwidth at the same time....why not just give them the money...

x3m · 04-28-2002, 11:46 AM

It should not be too difficult to figure it out if you know the increase of traffic that you will get from the paid listing as compared to the regular listing, providing that you know your CTR and conversion ratios.

I did a paid listing with one major tgp and it did not do any wonders for me but I made a few bucks of profit from it.

Clovis · 04-28-2002, 12:18 PM

You should send the traffic to something more substantial than a TGP.

vidsweb · 04-28-2002, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Clovis
You should send the traffic to something more substantial than a TGP.

I wasn't talking about sending traffic to a TGP, I'm talking about buying the top link on a TGP for a given day.

BrettJ · 04-28-2002, 12:46 PM

I have - it's hit and miss. I've found smaller sites with premium placement to work better.

realed · 04-28-2002, 12:48 PM

It really depends on the TGP, the quality of your galleries and what niche you are into....

I think a top spot at www.thehun.com costs about $300 and the traffic is generally good for more sites.... but you must consider the bandwidth cost too....

If I was you I would look into some smaller TGP's that deal specifically with your niche... the convertions should be a shit load better....

Hope that helps...

If you can post an example gallery I would be glad to offer some suggestions :-)

Cheers

Terry
www.voyeurzine.com

vidsweb · 04-28-2002, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by realed
It really depends on the TGP, the quality of your galleries and what niche you are into....

I think a top spot at www.thehun.com costs about $300 and the traffic is generally good for more sites.... but you must consider the bandwidth cost too....

If I was you I would look into some smaller TGP's that deal specifically with your niche... the convertions should be a shit load better....

Hope that helps...

If you can post an example gallery I would be glad to offer some suggestions :-)

Cheers

Terry
www.voyeurzine.com

Thanks for the info, but I don't need to post an example gallery, my galleries are fine. I'm just wondering if people who have bought top listings think its worth it.

Wiredoctor · 04-28-2002, 01:02 PM

It's only a few buck, give it a try for yourself. then you will know if it works for you and your style of sites. Not all traffic and/or advertising works the same for everyone.

Pipecrew · 04-28-2002, 01:23 PM

Top spot on the Hun is 500, not 300

15th spot is like 300

Clovis · 04-28-2002, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vidsweb

I wasn't talking about sending traffic to a TGP, I'm talking about buying the top link on a TGP for a given day.

Oh sorry about that. One of these days I will actually take the time to read and think before I reply. Anyway, buying TGP traffic doesnt seem like a good idea.
You can easily get 50,000 hits or so just by putting up a half decent gallery. So why pay for that same traffic on top of your bandwidth costs.
Have you thought about buying payperclick from google? With their new proggie you can buy specific search terms and pay per click (not just per impression).

Martin · 04-28-2002, 01:38 PM

Hun Spots are $200 each but, you got to buy 10 spots at a time.. Spots in the top 5 are more... I made some good cash on thehun..

Biggy2 · 04-28-2002, 02:08 PM

make sure the TGP is credible!

i tried buying listings once and it was a huge scam, luckily i got my money back by disputing it with the CC...

Catalinas · 04-28-2002, 02:34 PM

I bought the top spot on the Hun one time several years ago and did very well. I bought a way too expensive listing on Easypic for the month and didn't make one dime. I admit, the Easypic one was a stupid decision, but I was looking for easy traffic. I would say the Hun is worth it if you have something that's not over exposed to their surfers.

beemk · 04-28-2002, 10:02 PM

most places overcharge for their listings. what places have decent priced listings out there? the only one i found was pinkworld.

The Truth · 04-28-2002, 10:50 PM

If you're confident in your galleries then go for it. Just make sure to watch the #'s real close so you'll know if it's worth doing again. Sometimes I find a lower spot actually helps sales tho. Surfers starting to surf a giant list usually get at least half way thru it before they feel the need to buy something. I know personaly, I have had a few spomsors that actually get up to twice the signups on day 2 of a hun listing than on day 1. Just a little food for thought.

Good Luck !

chodadog · 04-28-2002, 11:19 PM

Traffic quality aside (we'll assume the traffic quality is good/ok/whatever), how many hits do you think a TGP should be getting before they can sell listings? I'm not talking about 500 dolllar listings either, more like.. 10-20 bucks per day each for the top 10?

realed · 04-29-2002, 02:58 AM

The hun traffic is good... nobody can deny that.... if you have the cash available then you should definitely try a listing...

In terms of how much traffic before you can sell listings - I would say that doesn't matter too much.... it's the quality of the traffic that counts more....

For example, you could get 5 sales from a listing on a GOOD 50k TGP and 0 sales from a listing on a 500k TGP...

I think quality of traffic and relevancy of niche is more important than overall traffic numbers....

Terry
www.voyeurzine.com

cat · 04-29-2002, 03:08 AM

yes i did,

i lost $250!!

vidsweb · 04-29-2002, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chodadog
Traffic quality aside (we'll assume the traffic quality is good/ok/whatever), how many hits do you think a TGP should be getting before they can sell listings? I'm not talking about 500 dolllar listings either, more like.. 10-20 bucks per day each for the top 10?

I would start selling when your TGP gets to 100,000 uniques/day

realed · 04-29-2002, 03:09 AM

yes you did what? - buy a hun listing that didn't work?

Maybe it's your galleries?

Terry

vidsweb · 04-29-2002, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cat
yes i did,

i lost $250!!

What TGP did you buy the top listing from?

cat · 04-29-2002, 03:39 AM

the hun,

i hosted the gallerie on my own server, got three sign ups.
My gallerie was'nt too good though.
I think with a very good gallerie , a new sponsor, freehosting etc you can make a few bucks (pocketmoney)

04-28-2002, 11:24 AM	#1
vidsweb Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pornland Posts: 698	Have you ever bought a top TGP listing? I'm considering buying a top TGP listing to see if I make any more sales from it than just a regular listing. What are your experiences? Is it really worth it? __________________ Just give'r

04-28-2002, 11:32 AM	#3
vidsweb Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pornland Posts: 698	The TGPs I'm considering charge between $200 and $300 to be the top link for the day. So, I would have to make at least 6 sales on top of the sales that I normally make from that TGP just to break even. __________________ Just give'r

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Clovis Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 412	You should send the traffic to something more substantial than a TGP. __________________ Thank God for little rebills www.jadecandle.com just fucking submit

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Wiredoctor Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Great USA Posts: 1,632	It's only a few buck, give it a try for yourself. then you will know if it works for you and your style of sites. Not all traffic and/or advertising works the same for everyone. __________________ Search For Everything In One Easy Portal Big Juicy Nipples.com

04-28-2002, 01:38 PM	#14
Martin "Assassins" Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: At home Posts: 17,277	Hun Spots are $200 each but, you got to buy 10 spots at a time.. Spots in the top 5 are more... I made some good cash on thehun.. __________________

04-28-2002, 11:30 AM	#2
picpile Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 734	what does it cost?

04-28-2002, 11:36 AM	#4
Rice_Master Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,582	ARE you crazy? why would you pay for a spot and banwidth at the same time....why not just give them the money...

04-28-2002, 11:46 AM	#5
x3m Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 254	It should not be too difficult to figure it out if you know the increase of traffic that you will get from the paid listing as compared to the regular listing, providing that you know your CTR and conversion ratios. I did a paid listing with one major tgp and it did not do any wonders for me but I made a few bucks of profit from it.

04-28-2002, 12:46 PM	#8
BrettJ ol' timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 4,715	I have - it's hit and miss. I've found smaller sites with premium placement to work better.

04-28-2002, 12:48 PM	#9
realed Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: worldwide Posts: 834	It really depends on the TGP, the quality of your galleries and what niche you are into.... I think a top spot at www.thehun.com costs about $300 and the traffic is generally good for more sites.... but you must consider the bandwidth cost too.... If I was you I would look into some smaller TGP's that deal specifically with your niche... the convertions should be a shit load better.... Hope that helps... If you can post an example gallery I would be glad to offer some suggestions :-) Cheers Terry www.voyeurzine.com

04-28-2002, 01:23 PM	#12
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,887	Top spot on the Hun is 500, not 300 15th spot is like 300

04-28-2002, 02:08 PM	#15
Biggy2 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,821	make sure the TGP is credible! i tried buying listings once and it was a huge scam, luckily i got my money back by disputing it with the CC...

04-28-2002, 02:34 PM	#16
Catalinas Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 346	I bought the top spot on the Hun one time several years ago and did very well. I bought a way too expensive listing on Easypic for the month and didn't make one dime. I admit, the Easypic one was a stupid decision, but I was looking for easy traffic. I would say the Hun is worth it if you have something that's not over exposed to their surfers.

04-28-2002, 10:02 PM	#17
beemk CLICK HERE Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 20,829	most places overcharge for their listings. what places have decent priced listings out there? the only one i found was pinkworld. __________________ I host with Vacares

04-28-2002, 10:50 PM	#18
The Truth Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: U.S.of A. Posts: 920	If you're confident in your galleries then go for it. Just make sure to watch the #'s real close so you'll know if it's worth doing again. Sometimes I find a lower spot actually helps sales tho. Surfers starting to surf a giant list usually get at least half way thru it before they feel the need to buy something. I know personaly, I have had a few spomsors that actually get up to twice the signups on day 2 of a hun listing than on day 1. Just a little food for thought. Good Luck ! __________________

04-28-2002, 11:19 PM	#19
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	Traffic quality aside (we'll assume the traffic quality is good/ok/whatever), how many hits do you think a TGP should be getting before they can sell listings? I'm not talking about 500 dolllar listings either, more like.. 10-20 bucks per day each for the top 10?

04-29-2002, 02:58 AM	#20
realed Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: worldwide Posts: 834	The hun traffic is good... nobody can deny that.... if you have the cash available then you should definitely try a listing... In terms of how much traffic before you can sell listings - I would say that doesn't matter too much.... it's the quality of the traffic that counts more.... For example, you could get 5 sales from a listing on a GOOD 50k TGP and 0 sales from a listing on a 500k TGP... I think quality of traffic and relevancy of niche is more important than overall traffic numbers.... Terry www.voyeurzine.com

04-29-2002, 03:08 AM	#21
cat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: europe Posts: 493	yes i did, i lost $250!!

04-29-2002, 03:09 AM	#23
realed Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: worldwide Posts: 834	yes you did what? - buy a hun listing that didn't work? Maybe it's your galleries? Terry

04-29-2002, 03:39 AM	#25
cat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: europe Posts: 493	the hun, i hosted the gallerie on my own server, got three sign ups. My gallerie was'nt too good though. I think with a very good gallerie , a new sponsor, freehosting etc you can make a few bucks (pocketmoney)