{Transplanted from Otherland}
Obviously these are my opinions, and I would certainly be interested in other comments.
First some general observations about sites, nothing specific to SPs.
1)99% of the people who go to ANY site do not give a shit about the latest technology. We do not want to be bothered with ‘cookies’:neutral:, downloading software or other tech jargon.
2)99% of the people who go to ANY site do not give a shit about creative effects, art, fonts, animation or sparkles.
3)99% of the people who go to ANY site want to a) find something, b) maybe buy something.
ANYTHING that distracts from #3 drives customer away. Even if you are selling your creative art services : PUT SAMPLES IN A GALLERY.
Unfortunately too many business get drawn in by designers who (with no malice) want to show off:slap:, and totally forget to help the client SELL.
EVERY business, in EVERY way needs to have or develop a strong sense of “ Who Are My Clients?”. This clearly goes far beyond just web design.
SP Sites
No matter how you define your niche, or strengths (or no no’s) you must look at these issues from the client point of view. Standard business maxim-
You want to attract as many clients as you can, who give you as much money as possible, with as little hassle as possible.
You can get detailed with this but:
You want to attract MEN. Paying women are rare. Trying to impress gal pals or other SPs is an utter waste of time.
You want to attract MEN with MONEY. On average, older men have more money by far, and older men have less interest in technology.
You can carry this forward several levels, but on to other points:
The sex industry is capitalism at its rawest. You have COMPETITION, and men can scan 100 sites in 59 seconds. We often make decisions on 1 or 2 facts in an entire site-
“Yeah, great tits!”:intello:
“Nah, too expensive” (and thats ok too, saves him wasting your time)
You actually want your site to have a basic layout like EVERYONE elses!
If I have looked at 10 sites and can quickly find, gallery, rates and contact, while your tabs are hidden under exploding rosebuds; I’m gone.
Where do we go first? The GALLERY! This is a whole topic on its own but remember-
Professional shots are almost always worth the cost.
Whether you go with hard core porn, hidden face naked, or cute peek –a-boo, there are shots that make you look your best, and shots that do not.
Check out Brynn Winters pics (Reigning HUBGFE Avatar Queen). It doesnt get much better.
Where do we go next? Services- Rates- CONTACT, CONTACT, CONTACT.
Having said all of the above, it is entirely GOOD to have a blog or diary (if you can write), a gallery of your photos/paintings/ sculpture (if you can shoot/paint/sculpt). Many clients are ’closed’ by wit, intelligence and thoughtful insight (www or posts).
WYSIWYG & KISS. The foundation of all good technology.:great:
Obviously these are my opinions, and I would certainly be interested in other comments.
First some general observations about sites, nothing specific to SPs.
1)99% of the people who go to ANY site do not give a shit about the latest technology. We do not want to be bothered with ‘cookies’:neutral:, downloading software or other tech jargon.
2)99% of the people who go to ANY site do not give a shit about creative effects, art, fonts, animation or sparkles.
3)99% of the people who go to ANY site want to a) find something, b) maybe buy something.
ANYTHING that distracts from #3 drives customer away. Even if you are selling your creative art services : PUT SAMPLES IN A GALLERY.
Unfortunately too many business get drawn in by designers who (with no malice) want to show off:slap:, and totally forget to help the client SELL.
EVERY business, in EVERY way needs to have or develop a strong sense of “ Who Are My Clients?”. This clearly goes far beyond just web design.
SP Sites
No matter how you define your niche, or strengths (or no no’s) you must look at these issues from the client point of view. Standard business maxim-
You want to attract as many clients as you can, who give you as much money as possible, with as little hassle as possible.
You can get detailed with this but:
You want to attract MEN. Paying women are rare. Trying to impress gal pals or other SPs is an utter waste of time.
You want to attract MEN with MONEY. On average, older men have more money by far, and older men have less interest in technology.
You can carry this forward several levels, but on to other points:
The sex industry is capitalism at its rawest. You have COMPETITION, and men can scan 100 sites in 59 seconds. We often make decisions on 1 or 2 facts in an entire site-
“Yeah, great tits!”:intello:
“Nah, too expensive” (and thats ok too, saves him wasting your time)
You actually want your site to have a basic layout like EVERYONE elses!
If I have looked at 10 sites and can quickly find, gallery, rates and contact, while your tabs are hidden under exploding rosebuds; I’m gone.
Where do we go first? The GALLERY! This is a whole topic on its own but remember-
Professional shots are almost always worth the cost.
Whether you go with hard core porn, hidden face naked, or cute peek –a-boo, there are shots that make you look your best, and shots that do not.
Check out Brynn Winters pics (Reigning HUBGFE Avatar Queen). It doesnt get much better.
Where do we go next? Services- Rates- CONTACT, CONTACT, CONTACT.
Having said all of the above, it is entirely GOOD to have a blog or diary (if you can write), a gallery of your photos/paintings/ sculpture (if you can shoot/paint/sculpt). Many clients are ’closed’ by wit, intelligence and thoughtful insight (www or posts).
WYSIWYG & KISS. The foundation of all good technology.:great:
