New to GWW!

A couple of friends and I have started our own porn company as content providers, making our own movies. We're just about to release our first DVD and we're already working on our second.

I'll mostly be doing "behind-the-scenes" type stuff, specifically web related, and I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions for everyone but wanted to start out on the right foot by introducing myself first.

First question... distribution. We've almost signed with one distributor, but haven't hammered out the details yet. We're not sure if we want to sign an exclusive deal with them, is it kosher to have more than one distributor? If so, any recommendations? Who do you guys use and are you happy with them?

Second question... web hosting. I'm working on the website now, we've got the domain name registered with GoDaddy but I'll be needing to move it to a "real" web hosting company soon. Any recommendations there?

Along the same lines, I'm thinking of using osCommerce for the web store. I've bought a template from TemplateMonster and am in the process of customizing it for our own look. Does anyone else use osCommerce? Pros/Cons? Other suggestions?

Last question (for now)... banking. We've set up a business checking out with a local bank. We'll need to find a merchant account and payment processor. Since we're not quite yet established, are there any special hurdles that we'll need to overcome first? Any recommendations for merchant accounts for newbies?

Thanks everyone, looking forward to being an active member here. :D

Billy

Welcome to the board, I'm sure you will find a lot of great people here to help you out! Good luck with the production company and the launch of your first movie. :)

Thanks Eddie! Now I'm just going through the forum trying to find the answers to my questions. I don't want to be accused of not doing my homework! ;)

Howdy and welcome aboard:broccoli:

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Originally Posted by FreeWilly

First question... distribution. We've almost signed with one distributor, but haven't hammered out the details yet. We're not sure if we want to sign an exclusive deal with them, is it kosher to have more than one distributor? If so, any recommendations? Who do you guys use and are you happy with them?

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Sorry cant help you there, although you might want to shoot a PM over to PornTeam :)

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Second question... web hosting. I'm working on the website now, we've got the domain name registered with GoDaddy but I'll be needing to move it to a "real" web hosting company soon. Any recommendations there?

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National Net comes highly recommended - http://www.nationalnet.com :)

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Along the same lines, I'm thinking of using osCommerce for the web store. I've bought a template from TemplateMonster and am in the process of customizing it for our own look. Does anyone else use osCommerce? Pros/Cons? Other suggestions?

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OSCommerce is a good little package, you might also want to check out http://www.webmastercart.com although that is primarily for digital download use.

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Last question (for now)... banking. We've set up a business checking out with a local bank. We'll need to find a merchant account and payment processor. Since we're not quite yet established, are there any special hurdles that we'll need to overcome first? Any recommendations for merchant accounts for newbies?

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Netbilling.com is the company i would check out if you are wanting an adult merchant account :)

Welcome to the community and hopefully someone else will be able to help you with your distributor question :)

Regards,

Lee

Thanks Lee, I'll definitely check out National Net for hosting.

I had checked with Net Billing before, but they don't accept new clients who bring in less than $50,000/month. Does that sound right? Does anyone have them with less monthly income than that? I'd love to be at that point, but I know we won't be just out the gate with our first video.

I saw that you had posted a while back looking for a PHP programmer, did you find one that you like? I know a little PHP but am stuck at the moment and could use some help in troubleshooting, do you know of anyone that would take on work on an hourly basis? I think once I get past this final hurdle we'll be ready to launch.

Thanks again everyone!

Billy

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Originally Posted by FreeWilly

A couple of friends and I have started our own porn company as content providers, making our own movies. We're just about to release our first DVD and we're already working on our second.

I'll mostly be doing "behind-the-scenes" type stuff, specifically web related, and I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions for everyone but wanted to start out on the right foot by introducing myself first.

First question... distribution. We've almost signed with one distributor, but haven't hammered out the details yet. We're not sure if we want to sign an exclusive deal with them, is it kosher to have more than one distributor? If so, any recommendations? Who do you guys use and are you happy with them?

Second question... web hosting. I'm working on the website now, we've got the domain name registered with GoDaddy but I'll be needing to move it to a "real" web hosting company soon. Any recommendations there?

Along the same lines, I'm thinking of using osCommerce for the web store. I've bought a template from TemplateMonster and am in the process of customizing it for our own look. Does anyone else use osCommerce? Pros/Cons? Other suggestions?

Last question (for now)... banking. We've set up a business checking out with a local bank. We'll need to find a merchant account and payment processor. Since we're not quite yet established, are there any special hurdles that we'll need to overcome first? Any recommendations for merchant accounts for newbies?

Thanks everyone, looking forward to being an active member here. :D

Billy

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Howdy Billy~~ We seem to be neighbors Im in Mesa~~ Welcome~ :sunny:

Hey procam, I've got an aunt & uncle just south of you in Chandler. I'm actually not in Phoenix proper but up in ... shhhh! ... Surprise! ;)

Welcome to GWW!

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Hey procam, I've got an aunt & uncle just south of you in Chandler. I'm actually not in Phoenix proper but up in ... shhhh! ... Surprise! ;)

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OMG you actually live in surprise dude that is the gay bermuda triangle :rain: didnt u know that ?

hi dee ho!

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OMG you actually live in surprise dude that is the gay bermuda triangle :rain: didnt u know that ?

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LOL... no, I didn't actually. I do know there's not a whole lot of gay activity going on out here, though. It was just convenient, I'm crashing with a friend until I get a place of my own. I just moved out here from San Francisco.

Hey SPACE GLIDER, darling & TopBucks Lilit... thanks for the welcome! :D

:groovy: Welcome to the board!!

Welcome, FreeWilly!
There is actually a town called "Surprise" - does it hide behind a tree and jump out at you as you drive down the highway?

Just kidding!
Welcome aboard and best of luck!

LOL... when I first moved here I did have to repeat it several times to friends and family, no one believed me that I really lived in a place called Surprise. Sadly, the name is about the only thing exciting about this place. ;)

Thanks for the welcomes everyone, I should have the site up within the next two weeks and quite possibly a few more questions! :D

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Originally Posted by mgillis

Welcome, FreeWilly!
There is actually a town called "Surprise" - does it hide behind a tree and jump out at you as you drive down the highway?

Just kidding!
Welcome aboard and best of luck!

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welcome to the forum...if you are keen on nationalnet hosting, give me a shout on sales@chilihost.com - since we are officially partnered with them I can get you some great hosting deals which include the NatNet award winning 24x7 support and access to their premium Atlanta DC :)

cheers,
Luke