Ideas for semi-adult affiliate program?

[kristian]

Okay, so this is a fairly open-ended question I have here. And since asking the opinions of you folks is a lot easier than thinking creatively myself, here I am.

Can you suggest ideas for a possible affiliate program that would not be strictly adult, but could still utilize the power of adult webmasters? About as far adult as I can go are dating sites; there are a lot of these though, but hell there are a lot of tgps and link lists too.

My reasons for "considering" something like this will all become apparent to my friends in the next few months.

For now I just need a few ideas. Maybe something might get my juices flowing and I'll be off on some creative tsunami . . . probably not, but who knows??

[kristian]

Something non-adult is actually prefered. The requirement is just that I can offer adult webmasters the ability to promote it on their sites.

[kristian]

oh yeah...and if you have anything ready-made and for sale, you can always let me know ( webmaster *AT* fuk18 *DOT* com ) I don't know, it could be a dating site, auction site, whatever. Just email me though, so as not to turn Greenie and Jims board into a spam fest

[kristian]

I'm thinking online casinos.

Anyone know best place to get one built? Or a good turnkey solution?

[Kezza]

There are lots of directions you could take that can effectively utilise adult traffic for mainstream products.

A few might be:
casinos
Pharmacy
Penis enlargement
lingerie
mens underwear
spam arrest procucts
privacy products
fittness products
... and the list goes on!

There are a lot of non adult sponsors about, although commissions are often a lot less than adult. There are also adult sponsors that already offer mainstream products like these and others.

[kristian]

That's a nice list, thanks Kezza Yeah mainstream sponsors (certainly those in the uk anyway) pay totally jack compared to adult. I run a couple non adult sites and I signed up with a few programs -- I remember almost passing out when I saw the rates (ooo 4% recurring!!!).

I have in mind something that pays out like adult, but with non-porn content. So far gambling looks nice. Problem with that is I might have to work through a 3rd party for their gambling licence (due to my moving plans) or wait until I get done movin. Even then I still might do 3rd party becauuse such licences would take a chunk of my setup capital (I've seen some goign for around 50K).

Anyway! Nice one I'm gonna look at the others on your list. Thanks, mate

[dirtyjumbo]

Originally posted by kristian
I'm thinking online casinos.

Anyone know best place to get one built? Or a good turnkey solution?

I wouldn't go into online casinos if I was you.
I have promoted them heavily in the past and never made any real $$$.
I know millions of dollars are being spent on online gambling, but I never got a piece of that cake
Unless you're planning on setting up your own casino, I wouldn't go with the affiliate programs out there..
Just my 2 cents

[Kezza]

Casinos have worked well for us... recently changes in what is accepted at SE's has made a difference... But I still think its worh looking at. It is always good to diversify!

Kristian... Your PM box is full

[kristian]

Originally posted by Kezza
Casinos have worked well for us... recently changes in what is accepted at SE's has made a difference... But I still think its worh looking at. It is always good to diversify!

Kristian... Your PM box is full

Just cleaned my inbox, if you want to pm me it should get through this time.

[kristian]

Originally posted by dirtyjumbo
Unless you're planning on setting up your own casino, I wouldn't go with the affiliate programs out there..
Just my 2 cents

This is a possibility. That or a turnkey solution. I'm just in the brainstorming phase though. But, although I wish you'd done better, it's good to hear what you think. Maybe there's a way to make a more profitable gambling program?