Getting Started as an Adult Webmaster

Running your own online adult business seems like a simple process but in reality it's much harder than it looks. Not only do you have to understand basic business principles and practices you need to understand the nuances of running an adult oriented business which is very different than most. Yes, it's simple to get a site designed, built and up and running but that is the easy part. The hard part is getting traffic and of course making money. We try to give you some tips and primers to prepare you for the task ahead. Below is just a quick overview of the process. Once you understand this part we suggest you move on to the other areas of our site center to learn more.

What is this web site about?

If you're reading this website, odds are that you either own an adult website or you've already decided that you want to have an adult website. It’s not going to be an easy task, but with a little bit of knowledge, perseverance and creativity, you will be well on your way of having a successful website or two. Once you decide on exactly what your site is about (your website theme), and why it’s unique, you need to determine the following: Is it a Free site? Will there be a pay/members area? Are you selling advertising? Don't fret, you're not alone in this journey. AdultChamber is here to help. AdultChamber is here to help.
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Choosing a Domain Name

You wouldn't name a pet by randomly pulling a name out of a hat, and you shouldn't do that with your website. There are many things to consider that will impact heavily on the results of your site. If you want the name of your site to match your domain name, then you have plan that out in advance. What if your name is already taken? It might seem like every sexually oriented combination of words has already been registered, but that is not really the case. Keep trying and be original.
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Choosing the Right Content

Pictures or Videos? Streaming or downloadable? Limited (unique) or Semi-Limited? Once you know what niche you've decided upon, you will need pictures, video, or data which will interest your visitors and keep them coming back (recurring memberships). Some sites can be profitable if you have a digital camera and a few open-minded friends. Many sites are simply girls who chat LIVE with others using Live Webcams. We strongly suggest that you visit the Adult Content Providers section for unique, licensed and copyrighted material.
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Website Design and Layout

There was a time when you could have simply slapped together an ill-designed website and have made money. Times have changed! Now you need experienced programming, or roll up your sleeves and do it yourself.
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Hosting your Adult Website

The internet is littered with many offers for cheap hosting; use extreme caution! Some places will host your site for free if you put their banners on the top of your page and make your site look like theirs. If you want to make money, that is not the way to go! Professional companies that host adult sites tell you how many gigabytes you can transfer in a month for a specific price. There are so many options that it can be daunting trying to figure out where to begin. The professional adult web hosting services you select will probably be the most important decision you will make.
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Adult-Friendly Credit Card Solutions

Selecting the right credit card billing solution for your website is one of the more important decisions you will make. Unfortunately, you can't use your regular bank as your merchant account to process your membership payments since they require low risk purchases, such as a tangible product. Adult sites cannot swipe a credit card and therefore the charge-back rates tend to be high and are considered high-risk by the banks. Any attempt to use your local bank to process credit cards without their knowledge of exactly how you are using it will have you quickly terminated by the bank’s merchant processor, leaving you with no solution and dead in the water. We offer many solutions from trusted Adult Merchant Processors.
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Advertising your Adult Site

Promoting your site is the key to success. List your site with the adult search engines and think about TGP's and other available Adult Traffic and Adult site marketing services. The more places you get your site listed, the more traffic you will get. You'll need to get familiar with various marketing techniques search engine marketing (SEO).
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Protecting yourself Legally

Now that you have spent the time, effort, and money to create your web site, you need to protect your intellectual property. Since you created it, it's your property and nobody has the right to use it without your permission. Also, since you're in the Adult industry , you'll also NEED to protect yourself. It’s not impossible to understand the responsibilities of 2257 documentation that content providers should adhere to.
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Generating Revenue with Adult Affiliate Programs

Make money on the traffic you generate with adult affiliate programs. There are several types of affiliate programs and payout options. Keep in mind that many programs include hundreds of sites you can promote that cover every genre of the adult industry. . Many programs require a minimum amount of sales before they will send a check, so keep that in mind when just starting out. Others have restrictions on the type of marketing that can be used. Read all terms carefully and when in doubt, send an email.
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