Subscriptions - start the site free or have subscriptions from the start? - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

a.titus1 · 06-29-2006, 12:58 AM

When running a site where you can add a subscription based part, is it better to add the subscription part immediately, or build up a user/reader base and then roll out the subscription option (like this site).

Andrew · 06-29-2006, 12:59 AM

Being free will be way easier to get initial links and traffic. Do make sure that when making it subscription based you add new features, not take away free ones from existing members.

Dave · 06-29-2006, 01:10 AM

Start free, prove your service is useful, make a 'paid only' section then.

Nathan · 06-29-2006, 01:10 AM

free at first. why would someone subscribe to your site without knowing its value to them?

peach · 06-30-2006, 10:58 AM

Indeed, first build a name, then go paid

JDA · 06-30-2006, 10:59 AM

I can't imagine a paid site could be successful unless the person starting it already had a ton of credibility and fame in their area.

Charlie · 06-30-2006, 11:19 AM

Or possibly have 2 sites a free one then a members only site with extra added benefits as well

MisterX · 06-30-2006, 01:50 PM

Free at first, add advanced options for paid members later.

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Andrew Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,046 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Being free will be way easier to get initial links and traffic. Do make sure that when making it subscription based you add new features, not take away free ones from existing members. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Dave Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 811 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Start free, prove your service is useful, make a 'paid only' section then. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Nathan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 543 iTrader: 0 / 0%	free at first. why would someone subscribe to your site without knowing its value to them? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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peach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 689 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Indeed, first build a name, then go paid Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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JDA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 721 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I can't imagine a paid site could be successful unless the person starting it already had a ton of credibility and fame in their area. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

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Charlie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Or possibly have 2 sites a free one then a members only site with extra added benefits as well Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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