Saying hello and getting to know...

[Fonz]

Hi there and welcome to the board.

First thing I noticed on TeenModelTara was the lack of text. All your "text" are graphics which won't get you much SE traffic since they base their search results on real text for a big part.
Also I'd get rid of that "exit" link that points to google, google has enough traffic.
And I don't understand why you offer the surfer to buy a $25 1 month without rebills membership while you also offer a $25 for the first month recurring membership. You should ask more for the non-recurring membership so the surfer will be more eager to sign up for the recurring option.

Just my 2 cents

[UglyDaz]

Originally Posted by Fonz

Hi there and welcome to the board.

First thing I noticed on TeenModelTara was the lack of text. All your "text" are graphics which won't get you much SE traffic since they base their search results on real text for a big part.
Also I'd get rid of that "exit" link that points to google, google has enough traffic.
And I don't understand why you offer the surfer to buy a $25 1 month without rebills membership while you also offer a $25 for the first month recurring membership. You should ask more for the non-recurring membership so the surfer will be more eager to sign up for the recurring option.
Just my 2 cents

Cheers for that. I know my text is all graphics and kept meaning to add it to the tags but never got round to it... I'll make time now.
I use Google as an exit because it's safe to direct people to and most people use it.
Lastly, I found that when the single signup was more expensive than the repeat, people simple went for the repeat option to get a cheaper deal and then immediately canceled the rebill. Your idea looks right on paper but just doesn't work in practice - for me anyway. I offer a discount on the actual rebill as long as they remain for that and this is stated clearly on the pricing page.
Cheers anyway for the hints - always useful to know what others think.

[Useless]

Originally Posted by UglyDaz

Lastly, I found that when the single signup was more expensive than the repeat, people simple went for the repeat option to get a cheaper deal and then immediately canceled the rebill. Your idea looks right on paper but just doesn't work in practice - for me anyway.

That means your content isn't as good as you think it is. Trust those of us with experience - that re-billing concept DOES work in practice.

What I'm seeing is someone who is absolutely clueless about what he/she is doing, but has too big of an ego to properly absorb the advice and constructive criticism being given. The posters in this thread are trying to help you, though I don't know why. Try shutting your mouth, re-reading what they've posted, and attempt to understand that it is genuine, friendly advice from people who have been working this industry, from multiple angles, for years.

[UglyDaz]

Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

That means your content isn't as good as you think it is. Trust those of us with experience - that re-billing concept DOES work in practice.

What I'm seeing is someone who is absolutely clueless about what he/she is doing, but has too big of an ego to properly absorb the advice and constructive criticism being given. The posters in this thread are trying to help you, though I don't know why. Try shutting your mouth, re-reading what they've posted, and attempt to understand that it is genuine, friendly advice from people who have been working this industry, from multiple angles, for years.

Thanks for your patience.