Why Do We Have Recurring Every 30 Days?

[Lee]

Some of the big sites dealing with social dynamics (how to get a date) are doing upwards of $80 per month, but they do it in bi-weekly or weekly billings.

That is actually what made me start thinking about this topic, im currently putting together the finishing touches on an e-book affiliate program and several online 'sites' dealing with a similar subject matter, and i know the billing methods they use in non-adult are extremely profitable, im just wondering why they arent being used in adult with the same kind of response from members.

Regards,

Lee

[Maryflixxx]

I was always under the impression that the billing companies we use and merchant accounts we use put restrictions on the adult markets.

But, if you are using your own merchant account and a processor company like Jettis or others, you can basically write your own sales process.

In adult, though, we walk a finer line. The cc companies are just waiting to shut us down. But there are still ways.

[chadknowslaw]

Lee -- that just made me think about WHEN the billing happens. Some companies (like my utilities) let me choose my billing date so it happens at the time of the month my bank account is at its fattest. Has anyone ever explored letting the surfer choose recurring billing date??

[ccjax]

Very good question - I had this very issue this week with a client...

One of the main reasons is simply because of the consumer - if the same 7-day recurring charge shows up four times on one credit card statement for the consumer, it can cause alarm.

Chargebacks increase simply because some members freak out and think they are being scammed.
Multiple charges at the same price from the same company....ick.