I´m working on a new paysite which will be a bit different than what´s
currently out there....I have decided to build a complete dynamic site
so that I can create a high level of interactivity for my members...
Some of the features will be....members can rate items in the site,
bookmark their favorite sets or videos, based on their preferences they
can create their own layout of the page.....for example selecting parts
they like and cutting out parts/items they´re not interested in voting
for new updates...etc, etc...I know most of the features aren´t new but
all together I think it will be very attractive and userfriendly....
Now I have been thinking about a "New" way of offering trial memberships
as I´m not a big fan of the currently know 3 day trials for X dollars that will
recur into monthly. I have come up with the following concept.
I will offer a free trial for confirmed email address. If a surfer signs up for
the free trial....and confirms by clicking a link in an email that will be sent
with a hash key in it....he will get access to the members area
He can move around...watch everything I have inside but.....I will only
give the first 5 thumbs of each photoset (Non hardcore) clickable to large
pics. The same for vids....he will only get the first part (non hardcore) clip.
I will have no time limit on this trial people can stay as long as they like..
being able to see update frequencies, new items, etc, etc.....
Of course at any time they can upgrade to full paid membership.
As I will be offering a good site..I have nothing to hide....people can watch
my site and see they´re getting value for money..
I think it could reduce chargebacks and I will be able to gather a lot of info
from the Free servers as I can track every user his surfing behaviour.
I would love to get some reactions on this.....
Thanks,
DynaMite
Last edited by DynaMite at Nov 15 2002, 11:44 AM
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