Is 500 members a month for a gay paysite a realistic goal?

[StunnerJesse]

So you think a site that knows what they're doing can do better than 800 members a month?

Have a rolling member base of 800+ members? Certainly!

I'd shoot for the 500 mark as an initial realistic goal though. That's a gross of about $7k a month and leaves you with $14.72 a month after everyone else is paid.

[Harry-SMGods]

Hi all,

Just joined the site and found this thread very interesting,As I have just launched a new site smgods.com we use DHD media as our affiliate program the content is bareback european uncut guys lots of pissing and ruff sex

any help/suggestions in getting to 500 members per month would be greatly appreciated, we are film producers and its our first venture on the internet

Let me know what you think of the site and the content thanks
Harry

[Maryflixxx]

Can we clarify this thread?

500 sales events per month (including rebills, etc)?
Also, in what time frame?

With the growing trend that webmasters are seeing towards non-recurring purchases, I think that this thread could use some fleshing out.

I know owners who are happy with 1 new customer sale a day.
365 new customers a year, with potential for rebills.
I know other owners who are expecting 20 new customers per day with potential for rebills.

But, with the switch to non-recurring memberships, that a lot of program owners are seeing, the concept of "new customer" goes out the window and potential for rebills may decrease dramatically.

Not to say that 500 isn't achievable, but 500 what, precisely? In what time period? And what type of "sales" are we hoping for?

[Bec]

Hi all,

Just joined the site and found this thread very interesting,As I have just launched a new site smgods.com we use DHD media as our affiliate program the content is bareback european uncut guys lots of pissing and ruff sex

any help/suggestions in getting to 500 members per month would be greatly appreciated, we are film producers and its our first venture on the internet

Let me know what you think of the site and the content thanks
Harry

Welcome to the board Harry :luke:

[sc32803]

I was referring to an average of 500 paying members per month, realizing that people join and drop everyday. I didn't have a time frame in mind but I guess we could say over any given year.

[Lee]

I was referring to an average of 500 paying members per month, realizing that people join and drop everyday. I didn't have a time frame in mind but I guess we could say over any given year.

Thats more than realistic, you might even want to double that figure

Regards,

Lee

[Diesel]

I think it depends on how much competition there is in the niche you're aiming for. Plus let's not forget the rise of tube sites. I do believe people will pay if the content great and accessible. Choosing the right price and consistant marketing strategies aimed at keeping your members happy/rebilled is also key.

[boygloryhole]

Yes. 500 members a month is realistic. Now you probably think wow that's 15000$ in the pocket! Wrong! Provided that you have all the gear and content already available, you'd have to pay:
Affiliates, Host. CCBILL fees, Models. Misc(overages, chargebacks, voids)


Then there is probably 30%-40% left of that money. Now that's if you manage everything yourself. i.e, design, programming, etc.