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Panky · 12-31-2004, 09:54 AM

It is a tough decision sometimes on which site to keep in a database and which one to eliminate. Databases should never be stagnant. It will take at least 6 months of regular submitting to build a solid, profitable base list to work from. You can build a good list within 3 months, but to make a profitable one, takes time. If you consistently work your list, you can get the list down to submitting to less and less sites, while still producing a nice profit. Your databases will be forever changing. Maybe a sponsor just isn't producing well for you? Maybe you decide to venture into a new niche? Maybe certain sites stopped accepting submits or went to partner only?

Review the rules and make sure your gallery does not even come close to breaking them. If the rules are a total nightmare, making all kinds of demands, don't bother with that site.

Browse around the site and see what is commonly listed. Is the bulk of the site FHG? Does the site jerk surfers around?

Is the site popular? A site that everyone seems to know the name and is proud when one of their galleries has been listed or they receive notice their partner account application has been approved. These sites do not have to be one of the "big boys". These sites could be popular amongst niche specific groups.

Is the site targeted or general? Some sites will state in their rules that galleries that fit into this, this, and this category get preferential treatment over other categories. Targeted sites will most often tell you they only want galleries that fall into specific categories.

Does the site trade or hard link to other popular sites? Who are they trading with? What is their average ranking? If they hard link, is there a return link on the other sites? Do they trade within their niche or with anyone?

Good sites are not always high traffic sites. Targeted, niche specific sites, may have less traffic, but may have the highest converting traffic.

Does the site use a counter? Which one(s) and how do they rank?

Is the site optimized for search engines? Does the site appear for popular search phrases? Think of words and phrases a surfer might use. Something like "free porn pics" might be harder to get a good listing for and won't be as targeted a search as "free milf porn pics". Surfers who have a particular fetish will use phrases to target their search versus just typing in "free porn pics".

Is the site functional and caters to surfers? Do all the links work? Does the submit form work? Would you bookmark the site? Does the site appear to be updated daily?

Does the site accept partner/trusted submitter applications? Has the site granted you partner status?

Is the site a brand new site? How long has the site been operating?

Is the site a partner only site? Is there a fee involved for becoming a partner? What are the terms?

If a site does not list your galleries within 4 weeks, then consider taking them off your list. If you see in your stats that the site listed you in 6 weeks or so, then you can always add them back into your list if you like what you are viewing in your stats.

After a month of daily gallery submitting, start applying for partner accounts. Keep track of which galleries on which sites they have been listed on. Some sites will request that your gallery must be listed on one or two of the following sites before they will consider your application. Other sites will just request to see 3-5 sample galleries.

Take the time to build your own list. Databases are commonly sold. The problem is, that database is not custom to you. What may be a good, profitable list for some, may not produce the same results for you. Depending on when the list was last updated, some sites may not even be working and/or the rules have changed. These lists are very general. A "one list for all". This doesn't work, especially if you are targeting a specific niche.

Do the research. Follow your own stats. Monitor certain boards. Pay attention to sites. The rules change frequently. Periodically browse around the sites and see if you can get a feel for the site and what they like and dislike. Watch who they trade and link with and then check those sites out. Find niche specific sites and add them to your list if you market that niche. Monitor outside stats, like counters.

Stay focused, organized, and be persistent. The effort placed into building a solid custom database(s) does pay off.

12-31-2004, 09:54 AM	#6
Panky Panky is the Queen of Mean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 4,780 xBucks: 45,066	It is a tough decision sometimes on which site to keep in a database and which one to eliminate. Databases should never be stagnant. It will take at least 6 months of regular submitting to build a solid, profitable base list to work from. You can build a good list within 3 months, but to make a profitable one, takes time. If you consistently work your list, you can get the list down to submitting to less and less sites, while still producing a nice profit. Your databases will be forever changing. Maybe a sponsor just isn't producing well for you? Maybe you decide to venture into a new niche? Maybe certain sites stopped accepting submits or went to partner only? Review the rules and make sure your gallery does not even come close to breaking them. If the rules are a total nightmare, making all kinds of demands, don't bother with that site. Browse around the site and see what is commonly listed. Is the bulk of the site FHG? Does the site jerk surfers around? Is the site popular? A site that everyone seems to know the name and is proud when one of their galleries has been listed or they receive notice their partner account application has been approved. These sites do not have to be one of the "big boys". These sites could be popular amongst niche specific groups. Is the site targeted or general? Some sites will state in their rules that galleries that fit into this, this, and this category get preferential treatment over other categories. Targeted sites will most often tell you they only want galleries that fall into specific categories. Does the site trade or hard link to other popular sites? Who are they trading with? What is their average ranking? If they hard link, is there a return link on the other sites? Do they trade within their niche or with anyone? Good sites are not always high traffic sites. Targeted, niche specific sites, may have less traffic, but may have the highest converting traffic. Does the site use a counter? Which one(s) and how do they rank? Is the site optimized for search engines? Does the site appear for popular search phrases? Think of words and phrases a surfer might use. Something like "free porn pics" might be harder to get a good listing for and won't be as targeted a search as "free milf porn pics". Surfers who have a particular fetish will use phrases to target their search versus just typing in "free porn pics". Is the site functional and caters to surfers? Do all the links work? Does the submit form work? Would you bookmark the site? Does the site appear to be updated daily? Does the site accept partner/trusted submitter applications? Has the site granted you partner status? Is the site a brand new site? How long has the site been operating? Is the site a partner only site? Is there a fee involved for becoming a partner? What are the terms? If a site does not list your galleries within 4 weeks, then consider taking them off your list. If you see in your stats that the site listed you in 6 weeks or so, then you can always add them back into your list if you like what you are viewing in your stats. After a month of daily gallery submitting, start applying for partner accounts. Keep track of which galleries on which sites they have been listed on. Some sites will request that your gallery must be listed on one or two of the following sites before they will consider your application. Other sites will just request to see 3-5 sample galleries. Take the time to build your own list. Databases are commonly sold. The problem is, that database is not custom to you. What may be a good, profitable list for some, may not produce the same results for you. Depending on when the list was last updated, some sites may not even be working and/or the rules have changed. These lists are very general. A "one list for all". This doesn't work, especially if you are targeting a specific niche. Do the research. Follow your own stats. Monitor certain boards. Pay attention to sites. The rules change frequently. Periodically browse around the sites and see if you can get a feel for the site and what they like and dislike. Watch who they trade and link with and then check those sites out. Find niche specific sites and add them to your list if you market that niche. Monitor outside stats, like counters. Stay focused, organized, and be persistent. The effort placed into building a solid custom database(s) does pay off.