Granted there might be better reality examples out there but am sure this Xstr8Guys site will give you the idea of what it was Simon wanted to know…
And to answer the question, i think that Reality is doing better these days especially if you keep it updated with the new releases… Reality sites with the same “episodes” on the front page for month after month will see a decline in repeat visitors i think…[/QUOTE]
Just to clarify, UKNM may have a reality-style tour but it is not a reality site. We are really at the opposite end of the spectrum from reality. We are more of a fantasy site. Generally our videos have themes that involve story, wardrobe, unique sets and (gasp!) sometimes scripted dialogue. There is never any of that “straight guy gets paid to be blown” stuff on UKNM.
not all str8 guy sites are reality sites - in fact, many are not. reality tours are what some people call video tours - the old topbucks reality tours are a good example, like his first huge cock or nastydollars’ boys first time. reality porn, which is always a scripted fantasy that pretends to be real, usually includes a street pickup (or mall or bar or whatever) of a supposed “unknowing” person, not just an interview and sex.
If you read my post again, I wasn’t lumping Straight Guy sites like Fratmen, Corbin Fisher, etc. into the reality category.
I was merely pointing out that even though UKNM may have a reality-style tour, it is not a reality site like Broke Straight Boys, Boys First Time, etc.
I dont think it matters too much imo. I think you need to show some of the REAL and ACTUAL models you have inside the site so I can get a sense of the guys.
90% of the time Ive bought a membership to a porn site is because I saw some of the models inside and I found that one guy who triggered something in me and I HAD to see more of them, so I bought a membership.
I totally agree with dzinerbear that those generic tours with no samples smell bullshit to me.
I’d never buy a membership to a site if i didnt know what was inside because I know I would be disappointed.
As this thread defines it, I like the reality-tour style. Good points are showing the updates dates, showing the new featured scenes, and an archive of past featured scenes.
A transparent tour is so named because it gives you a “transparent” look into the members area. You see pretty much everything a member sees (scene descriptions, number of scenes, etc) but no actual access to the content.
I know that a lot of them exist, but I can’t imagine a tour for a site that contains models that aren’t in the members area. If I were a surfer, that would be an instant chargeback.
The one advantage that I have seen is that transparent tours seem to do well with tgp traffic. Only reason I can think is that the surfer is use to thumbs leading to galleries.
[QUOTE=gaybucks_chip;12636]A transparent tour is so named because it gives you a “transparent” look into the members area. You see pretty much everything a member sees (scene descriptions, number of scenes, etc) but no actual access to the content.
I know that a lot of them exist, but I can’t imagine a tour for a site that contains models that aren’t in the members area. If I were a surfer, that would be an instant chargeback.[/QUOTE]
The “bad” thing is that you can do a good transparent your if you lots of contents. Not all people can afford 20+ exclusive shoots to start a paysite
i’ve seen plenty of sites with transparent tours start off with 8 - 12 videos that sold great with 4 episodes per page listed.
btw, chip - i’ve seen plenty of tours with models that aren’t in the member area. it’s getting a lot less common, but back in the day it used to be pretty normal, and a surprising number of larger programs used to do it.
I think that with GOOD and exclusive contents you can start with 10 shoots. The important thing is doing regular and weekly updates. Keeping this way users think that your site is freshly updated. Hey, they’re just my 2 cents.
it’s really more about retention. one can easily sell memberships to a site with 6 episodes, but don’t expect people to stay. unless a site is a very rare niche, there won’t be much retention till the site has had time to grow.
still, it’s probably better to make some money as one continues to do shoots rather than not…
[QUOTE=basschick;12643]it’s really more about retention. one can easily sell memberships to a site with 6 episodes, but don’t expect people to stay. unless a site is a very rare niche, there won’t be much retention till the site has had time to grow.
still, it’s probably better to make some money as one continues to do shoots rather than not…[/QUOTE]
Yes, it’s my same thought. But a clear updates policy really helps, even if you start with just 10 sets. The aim is making updates a sort of routine… once users get it you have a winner horse. That’s just my opinion.