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Content That Sells
For many years the adult entertainment industry has been dominated by discussions of niche content. Much of that discussion stems from the fact that sales ratios are best when properly targeted traffic can be sent to a site featuring the specific kind of content that each click desires. Put simply, nobody makes maximum dollars sending softcore centerfold porn clicks to a website about extreme gay BDSM, or vice versa.
Dev Depot: CSS3 Generator
Whether as a learning tool or a timesaving shortcut to cross-browser coding, visual CSS generators offer multiple benefits to coders, developers and graphic artists.
XBIZ Speed Networking Returns for 2013 Phoenix Forum
The Phoenix Forum announced today the return of the always popular XBIZ Speed Networking to the conference’s event line-up.
Familiar Path In Distribution Patterns
One topic of high-level discussion at the recent XBIZ 360° Digital Media Conference in Hollywood was how shifts in the way consumers are creating, consuming and sharing entertainment media continue to hurt (and empower) the adult entertainment industry.
Exclusive XBIZ Miami Retreat Almost Sold Out, Only 2 Vendor Spaces Remain
Anticipation is mounting for the nearly sold out 2013 XBIZ Retreat, the industry’s leading B2B invitation-only, three-day event that brings together top vendors of adult goods with qualified buyers from leading distributors and retailers.
XBIZ TV: Bisexual Porn Star Cody Cummings Talks About 'the Mix'
XBIZ TV on Tuesday debuted an exclusive new video interview with Next Door exclusive Cody Cummings.
XBIZ World at 100
Congratulations are in order for everyone at XBIZ on the occasion of the publication of this, the centennial edition of XBIZ World. It is a remarkable accomplishment by publisher Alec Helmy and all of the XBIZ World staff, past and present, who have tirelessly worked for more than eight years to make XBIZ World the adult entertainment industry’s premier printed publication.
What Adult Marketers Can Learn From YouTube
Whether you are a porn fan or an adult entertainment business owner, the impact of so-called “tube sites” on the marketplace is hard to overstate. For some, these websites, which emulate popular mainstream video sharing site YouTube, are a welcome creative outlet for “sharing” their passions and an endless source of free pornography. For others, they represent a piracy-laden pariah responsible for draining profits from pre-recorded digital media — adult or otherwise.
XBIZ Blog Columnist Kim Airs Featured on AOL.com
XBIZ blog columnist Kim Airs, an industry veteran with more than 18 years, is featured on AOL.com’s Jobs section.
Global Perspective on Income Inequality, Porn Pricing
In a recent discussion about the challenges of selling adult fare in a maturing market, one observer commented, “millions of people come online for the first time each day” — a response designed to provide assurance of the continued marketplace for digital erotica.
Getting It on in Germany
Germany has long been considered one of the prime pastures for porn promoters — boasting a resiliently robust economy, a bawdy sense of sexuality and advanced technical infrastructure that facilitates adult ecommerce.
XBIZ Summit Bikini Contest Set for Miami
XBIZ is pleased to announce the return of its "Miss XBIZ Summit" Bikini Contest in Miami this May, when "the ultimate playground for business," presented by AWEmpire, will move to an all-new, all-inclusive venue.
Online Dating: Continues to Be Popular, Profitable
Professional dating services were around long before the advent of the Internet, but the Internet has expanded the market for dating services considerably — and in 2013, the online dating sector will continue to be popular, profitable and competitive.
Traffic: Unfriendly Search Algorithms May Increase
The last year has brought many significant changes to the way traffic is acquired and evaluated. In 2013 webmasters will be faced with an increasingly unfriendly search engine algorithm, the dangers of buying recycled traffic from an ecosystem that replicates clicks intentionally and unintentionally as well as much more direct competition from large well-funded companies. Many will not survive, but the rewards will likely be even greater for those who do.
XBIZ Summit Website Goes Live, Event Details Announced
XBIZ, The Industry Source, is pleased to announce its next generation XBIZ Summit, along with its accompanying website, XBIZSummit.com, revealing details of this trendsetting event.
2nd Annual AEVC Breaks Attendance Record
The second annual Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention (AEVC) wrapped up another successful show this past weekend, setting new attendance records and exposing new audiences to the wonders of the virtual reality realm.
‘Fifty Shades’ of Inspiration
The erotic bestseller is nothing new. But “Fifty Shades” feels different. For one thing, it is the bestselling book of all time in the United Kingdom. Take that Harry Potter. “Fifty Shades” feels like “Deep Throat” — a cultural watershed. XBIZ spoke with mainstream book publishers and booksellers, Good Vibrations, Smitten Kitten, The Museum of Sex, Coco de Mer and Rachel Kramer Bussell to see what may come of the “Fifty Shades” phenomenon.
Mainstream Maneuvering
For Internet marketers seeking the sweet spot, “diversification” has been high on the list of business requirements for some time now. Evidence of this can be found amongst adult webmasters currently operating, or contemplating, mainstream websites and offers. This move is often chosen in hopes of finding a panacea for piracy, questionable payouts, low traffic and lagging sales — or simply to avoid having all of their eggs in one basket.
Adult Entertainment Experts Set for AEVC ‘State of the Industry’ Session
A stellar array of speakers will bring an A-list level of experience to the “State of the Industry” session at the 2013 Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention and Awards.
Will Retail’s Luck Hold Out In 2013?
Superstitious souls might be worried that a year ending in 13 may be a harbinger of bad luck for retail success. But it could be a very good year if retail pros are prepared for what’s shaping up to be a volatile marketplace in 2013.