The Actionable Feedback Thread. Post Your Site and Get 3 Things You Can Improve Today :)

[Shap]

Hey Everyone!

I've been emailing with many of you over the past week or two and giving a number of you feedback. I thought it would be helpful for others to see some of the feedback I'm giving so they can apply it to their own projects.

So post your site (or a specific url) you'd like feedback on and I'll do my best to give you three actionable ideas that you can implement today without having of a team of programmers. Three simple changes that could help you make a little more money starting today

No site is too big or too small. Don't be afraid to post your site there's no shame only the opportunity to get some fresh ideas for your business.

[nico-t]

ZOMBO

[NewNick]

Get a job already !

[Phoenix]

Omg...you must be bored..;)

[CaptainHowdy]

GFY Webmaster Board ...

[arock10]

Confessions of a pornographer - Stories from my 50 years in porn

[Shap]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Omg...you must be bored..;)

Actually over the past week i've been firing so many emails giving people ideas. It has sparked ideas of my own which I'm developing right now. It's amazing what can come from giving creative feedback on a midget tranny site

So I see a thread like this as win win. Give back to the community a little and spark my own energy in my own way.

[Bladewire]

Originally Posted by arock10

Confessions of a pornographer - Stories from my 50 years in porn

Goldmine! This changes everything.

Who says cheap porn sites do not work?

[johnnyloadproductions]

Originally Posted by arock10

Confessions of a pornographer - Stories from my 50 years in porn

I've been proudly hosting that for the past 3 years.

He's been getting a free ride off of me, maybe I should start charging him.

[j3rkules]

Originally Posted by arock10

Confessions of a pornographer - Stories from my 50 years in porn

The site is super slow and needs more updates.

[Shap]

Funny how the first one or two replies set the tone for a thread. Had the first 2 replies been people looking for feedback the positivity from that would have set the tone and detracted most people from posting negativity. Likewise the fact the first posts were clowning me now nobody wants to post their site for fear of being ridiculed.

Oh well. I tried.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Shap

Funny how the first one or two replies set the tone for a thread. Had the first 2 replies been people looking for feedback the positivity from that would have set the tone and detracted most people from posting negativity. Likewise the fact the first posts were clowning me now nobody wants to post their site for fear of being ridiculed.

Oh well. I tried.

I no longer have any adult sites at all.
No interest in ever visiting it again.
I am looking to get serious in other arenas though.
Hope you are looking to give input there in the future. Your online expertise is not to be sneezed at.

[Brian mike]

Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

GFY Webmaster Board ...

Nice website you got there



Hey Shap have you every think to open an escort Agency ? This would keep you busy and those ladies would keep you Smiling and Busy everyday.

Just saying I have 20 years experienced in the adult industry IN THE PAST i have operate massage parlor and Models Escort Services.

If you need any tips hit me up

[Shap]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

I no longer have any adult sites at all.
No interest in ever visiting it again.
I am looking to get serious in other arenas though.
Hope you are looking to give input there in the future. Your online expertise is not to be sneezed at.

Thanks. I'm already doing that with a lot of mainstream startups

[CaptainHowdy]

Originally Posted by Brian mike

Hey Shap have you every think to open an escort Agency ? This would keep you busy and those ladies would keep you Smiling and Busy everyday.

Best advice to the advicer ...

[Shap]

Originally Posted by Brian mike

Nice website you got there



Hey Shap have you every think to open an escort Agency ? This would keep you busy and those ladies would keep you Smiling and Busy everyday.

Just saying I have 20 years experienced in the adult industry IN THE PAST i have operate massage parlor and Models Escort Services.

If you need any tips hit me up

I don't need any advice on happiness thanks for the offer.

After visiting your site it's clear you definitely need some advice. Improve your hosting. It took over 45 seconds to connect to your site. Nobody in their right mind would join an ad network that is slow as yours is.

[Shap]

Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

GFY Webmaster Board ...

A good board feature would be the ability to block users from reading and posting in threads. So if you block me I can't read or post in your threads

A feature we implemented at twistys was users that were abusive could post as much as they wanted but their posts only appeared public to them. Nobody else could see them. It was great watching people lose their shit thinking they were spreading their negativity to others when in reality they were talking to themselves.

[Brian mike]

Originally Posted by Shap

I don't need any advice on happiness thanks for the offer.

After visiting your site it's clear you definitely need some advice. Improve your hosting. It took over 45 seconds to connect to your site. Nobody in their right mind would join an ad network that is slow as yours is.

What about you upgrade your computer and leave the dial up connection? That would be a good start .

But thanks passing on the message to my server admin.

[NewNick]

Originally Posted by Shap

Funny how the first one or two replies set the tone for a thread. Had the first 2 replies been people looking for feedback the positivity from that would have set the tone and detracted most people from posting negativity. Likewise the fact the first posts were clowning me now nobody wants to post their site for fear of being ridiculed.

Oh well. I tried.

Jesus Shap, you have posted shit loads of threads like this since you sold your company.

You have offered all sorts of business arrangements to someone who can come up with something - none of them have amounted to anything.

I am also surmising that you have been burned in various non adult tech start ups as well.

If I had been in your shoes I would have taken the money, but for fucks sake stop searching around for something that is not there.

Top end Twisty's type monthly membership sites do not make money any more, webcam is very tough to get into and the margin is very tight, and the tube business is pretty saturated.

But what does a guy with money in the bank do to kill time ?

[johnnyloadproductions]

Originally Posted by Shap

A good board feature would be the ability to block users from reading and posting in threads. So if you block me I can't read or post in your threads

A feature we implemented at twistys was users that were abusive could post as much as they wanted but their posts only appeared public to them. Nobody else could see them. It was great watching people lose their shit thinking they were spreading their negativity to others when in reality they were talking to themselves.

Interesting, kinda the equivalent of ghosting for craigslist.
9 Tips to Prevent Craigslist Ghosting « Penny Posting

Help prevent abuse to some extent.

[Shap]

Originally Posted by Brian mike

What about you upgrade your computer and leave the dial up connection? That would be a good start .

But thanks passing on the message to my server admin.

I hate to break it to you but it may be time for a new "server admin" team.

[johnnyloadproductions]

Eh, forget it.

It'll get drowned out.

[Brian mike]

Originally Posted by Shap

I hate to break it to you but it may be time for a new "server admin" team.

Naw not for now.... Im good and YOU CAN KEEP YOUR ADVICE FOR YOUR SELF ...

Unlike you im not desesperated to get back in the adult business CUZ im already in and looking foward to 2017 with my project.

What do you have to show ? All i see is a broken record keep repeating him self and want to get advantage of the hard work of anyone in exchange of a OLD timer advice.

Get over your self mate .......

[Shap]

Originally Posted by johnnyloadproductions

Eh, forget it.

It'll get drowned out.

Email me man, Fuck these guys, lesson learned last post here.

[pornguy]

Honestly it is amazing how many people don't really want help. But they do want to bitch about things.

I try to help affiliates all the time. Some take the advice some don't.

I dont know everything and have learned a ton from my affiliates and for me that's what this game is about. Never ending knowledge.


I spoke with you once Shap but you had little feed back for me because my niche is not something you know/knew about. You did mention one or two things and we looked at them did some research and implemented changes. Not exactly what you thought but close. and it worked.

People tend to think that you are playing know it all and that your word comes with lightening and thunder. When I know and feel that's not your intention.

Your an outside view that worked hard, had some luck and then turned that into more hard work. Something people miss.

[Bladewire]

Originally Posted by Shap

Funny how the first one or two replies set the tone for a thread. Had the first 2 replies been people looking for feedback the positivity from that would have set the tone and detracted most people from posting negativity. Likewise the fact the first posts were clowning me now nobody wants to post their site for fear of being ridiculed.

Oh well. I tried.

Originally Posted by Shap

Email me man, Fuck these guys, lesson learned last post here.

Give it more time it's 6:22AM here on the west coast. More people will post their URL's. You have a lot of good input to offer anyone who does

[SekobA]

The best business thread in month November

[Adnium_Ivana]

Originally Posted by Shap

Funny how the first one or two replies set the tone for a thread. Had the first 2 replies been people looking for feedback the positivity from that would have set the tone and detracted most people from posting negativity. Likewise the fact the first posts were clowning me now nobody wants to post their site for fear of being ridiculed.

Oh well. I tried.

It's true and that's too bad because most posts on GFY tend to veer off the course really quickly. I will say I appreciate when I see your posts Shap, and how you at least try to get some more business posts back into GFY

[Roald]

Let's do it. SinfulXXX.com Female and Couple Friendly Porn!

[Magnetron]

Originally Posted by Shap

It's amazing what can come from giving creative feedback

This.

When it comes to written content ( erotic stories, poetry, etc ) honest critique is the equivalent of a two way gold brick paved street.

Only idiots with oversized egos will insist their content, sales strategies or sites can't be improved or that handing out suggestions for free is a waste of time.

[Magnetron]

Originally Posted by Roald

Let's do it. SinfulXXX.com Female and Couple Friendly Porn!

Being a writer, the text teasers could use some polishing.

I'm not sure it would make any difference in sales.

before

SURRENDER ME

Featuring: Lexi & Jason Runtime: 19:15

After caressing his lips, softly biting, licking and teasing, Lexi finds her way down to his perfect firm cock. She goes slow, much slower than he can take, forcing him to surrender to her pace to feel every touch of her tongue and fingers?

Download or stream this full video

after

SURRENDER ME

Featuring: Lexi & Jason Runtime: 19:15

Lexi teases his lips with soft nibbling bites. Then without hesitation, her mouth descends upon his cock to taste its firm perfection. Rendered powerless by the subtle contact, surrendering to her tongue flickings amidst dexterous fingers slowly massaging his manhood, Jason has no choice but to .....

Download or stream this full video

[Markul]

Take a peek Shap: easyXsites - Your Free Adult Host

[Bladewire]

Originally Posted by Roald

Let's do it. SinfulXXX.com Female and Couple Friendly Porn!

I like your mobile design on my phone! The black background helps the content draw the sufer in, and your choice of featured pic makes me want to click for more. Well done (not meant to be a full critique)

[Magnetron]

Originally Posted by Shap

After visiting your site it's clear you definitely need some advice. Improve your hosting. It took over 45 seconds to connect to your site. Nobody in their right mind would join an ad network that is slow as yours is.

Shap's right about it being slow.

13 seconds to load on my first attempt.

[Magnetron]

Originally Posted by Markul

Take a peek Shap: easyXsites - Your Free Adult Host

Put something porny on that laptop's screen.

[Brian mike]

Originally Posted by Magnetron

Shap's right about it being slow.

13 seconds to load on my first attempt.

They are Working on it Thanks for the heads up

[Sly]

Originally Posted by Roald

Let's do it. SinfulXXX.com Female and Couple Friendly Porn!

1) Live cams link at the top is a leak and distraction. Resulting content does not match niche and feel of the site. Remove.

2) Prices listed as euros on tour and join page. Americans will not know euros and it may sway them from continuing. Use geo based pricing if possible.

3) 5 different checkout types, 2 of which I don't know, as an American. Again creating confusion. Minimize payment types to eliminate confusion or apply geo based payment types as suggested in 2)

[The Porn Nerd]

Shap you have my email. You sent me a generic 'How you doing?' one recently. My four affiliate programs are in my sig. You KNOW my sites, my business model and overall setup. Yet I never get ANY feedback or advice from you, ever.

Emails with ideas sent, genuine and thoughtful posts in your threads, an overall appreciation for your skills and experience....guess what it has gotten me? Crickets.

Yet I make more and more money every year. Amazing, isn't it? I am not looking for public feedback but a detailed email giving me some tips would have shown me you are a serious person with good intentions. So far I have not received such an email.

[Bladewire]

Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

Shap you have my email. You sent me a generic 'How you doing?' one recently. My four affiliate programs are in my sig. You KNOW my sites, my business model and overall setup. Yet I never get ANY feedback or advice from you, ever.

Emails with ideas sent, genuine and thoughtful posts in your threads, an overall appreciation for your skills and experience....guess what it has gotten me? Crickets.

Yet I make more and more money every year. Amazing, isn't it? I am not looking for public feedback but a detailed email giving me some tips would have shown me you are a serious person with good intentions. So far I have not received such an email.

Maybe went to spam?

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Omg...you must be bored..;)

[The Porn Nerd]

Originally Posted by Bladewire

Maybe went to spam?

LOL Maybe mine sent to Shap went to HIS spam but I have not gotten any from Shap.

[Sly]

Originally Posted by Markul

Take a peek Shap: easyXsites - Your Free Adult Host

1) Do not get the vibe that this is for adult sites, looks very mainstreamesque. Change main image to incorporate adult somehow so that it's clear when landing on the page that you are an adult related service.

2) Why should I use your service instead of setting up my own install of WordPress or tube script? What blogging and tube system does your service utilize?

3) What sponsors are available? What advertising networks?

4) Example blogs? Example tubes?

[Sly]

Originally Posted by Brian mike

Naw not for now.... Im good and YOU CAN KEEP YOUR ADVICE FOR YOUR SELF ...

Unlike you im not desesperated to get back in the adult business CUZ im already in and looking foward to 2017 with my project.

What do you have to show ? All i see is a broken record keep repeating him self and want to get advantage of the hard work of anyone in exchange of a OLD timer advice.

Get over your self mate .......

Appears to be more of a WordPress issue. WordPress can be notorious for dragging things down. Eliminate plug-ins that you do not absolutely need. Also have them check the database, perhaps it's having connection issues.

Hard to say with info at hand, but those are two places I would look first.

[Brian mike]

Originally Posted by Sly

Appears to be more of a WordPress issue. WordPress can be notorious for dragging things down. Eliminate plug-ins that you do not absolutely need. Also have them check the database, perhaps it's having connection issues.

Hard to say with info at hand, but those are two places I would look first.

Yeah, Plug in ... they have told me this today to removed any fancy plug in , so i did what they ask , speed seems to getting back to normal

[Roald]

Originally Posted by Magnetron

Being a writer, the text teasers could use some polishing.

I'm not sure it would make any difference in sales.

before

SURRENDER ME

Featuring: Lexi & Jason Runtime: 19:15

After caressing his lips, softly biting, licking and teasing, Lexi finds her way down to his perfect firm cock. She goes slow, much slower than he can take, forcing him to surrender to her pace to feel every touch of her tongue and fingers?

Download or stream this full video

after

SURRENDER ME

Featuring: Lexi & Jason Runtime: 19:15

Lexi teases his lips with soft nibbling bites. Then without hesitation, her mouth descends upon his cock to taste its firm perfection. Rendered powerless by the subtle contact, surrendering to her tongue flickings amidst dexterous fingers slowly massaging his manhood, Jason has no choice but to .....

Download or stream this full video

Updated just because I like the texts better, appreciated

Originally Posted by Sly

1) Live cams link at the top is a leak and distraction. Resulting content does not match niche and feel of the site. Remove.

2) Prices listed as euros on tour and join page. Americans will not know euros and it may sway them from continuing. Use geo based pricing if possible.

3) 5 different checkout types, 2 of which I don't know, as an American. Again creating confusion. Minimize payment types to eliminate confusion or apply geo based payment types as suggested in 2)

1. Not removing that rigth now but I hear you.

2. I understand what you say and I do agree that we should for sure use a proper geo for this. We've been post poning this for a year already. 1 small foot note, we did have it in the past and conversion wise it hardly made a difference. However I do agree that even for looks it would be better already. SO yes.

3. See above.

[Markul]

Originally Posted by Sly

1) Do not get the vibe that this is for adult sites, looks very mainstreamesque. Change main image to incorporate adult somehow so that it's clear when landing on the page that you are an adult related service.

2) Why should I use your service instead of setting up my own install of WordPress or tube script? What blogging and tube system does your service utilize?

3) What sponsors are available? What advertising networks?

4) Example blogs? Example tubes?

Thank you for the input, much appreciated

[Paul Markham]

Originally Posted by arock10

Confessions of a pornographer - Stories from my 50 years in porn

Originally Posted by johnnyloadproductions

I've been proudly hosting that for the past 3 years.

He's been getting a free ride off of me, maybe I should start charging him.

The domain expires soon and I'm not updating it. So it will disappear. No interest in keeping it going.

Thanks JLP for the hosting, no problem if you delete it all.

[Paul Markham]

Originally Posted by NewNick

Top end Twisty's type monthly membership sites do not make money any more, webcam is very tough to get into and the margin is very tight, and the tube business is pretty saturated.

But what does a guy with money in the bank do to kill time ?

He opens a blog with real advice on how to improve sites. General advice that needs tweaking for the individual company.

I do this here, the problem is the right of idiots to post stupid replies.

[romeo22]

What a nice read

[Paul Markham]

Originally Posted by Magnetron

Being a writer, the text teasers could use some polishing.

I'm not sure it would make any difference in sales.

before

SURRENDER ME

Featuring: Lexi & Jason Runtime: 19:15

After caressing his lips, softly biting, licking and teasing, Lexi finds her way down to his perfect firm cock. She goes slow, much slower than he can take, forcing him to surrender to her pace to feel every touch of her tongue and fingers?

Download or stream this full video

after

SURRENDER ME

Featuring: Lexi & Jason Runtime: 19:15

Lexi teases his lips with soft nibbling bites. Then without hesitation, her mouth descends upon his cock to taste its firm perfection. Rendered powerless by the subtle contact, surrendering to her tongue flickings amidst dexterous fingers slowly massaging his manhood, Jason has no choice but to .....

Download or stream this full video

Also, shoot it in locations viewers can relate to.