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Mike AI · 12-06-2002

There are many obstacles, many listed above seem to be personal, while others are industry obstacles we all face.

Traffic is one issue that everyone faces. IT is getting more and more difficult every year. The days of easy traffic are long gone, and the days of quality traffic are following right behind.

Processing is another issue everyone has to deal with, including free sites, hosting companies and everyone else - process is the lynchpin we all rely upon. Lately all 3rd party prcoessing has been in the dumps - I would imagine this is because of the VISA regulations and these companies trying to get their houses in order.

Motivaion is more of a personal issue. I am not as motivated by this business as I used to be. IN the early days, while the industry was forming it was exciting - I guess it is always exciting to be on the ground floor, and exploring in an industry that is just starting to grow. The old days while a LOT of work ( 70 hour + weeks) were fun, exciting, and rewarding on many levels....

Today I have gone from internet porn maverick, to small company manager. I spend a lot of my time being a shop keeper... I do try to keep up the challenges, but once a certain level of success is held, it because the focus of the owners to keep these levels.

MattK - Beleive me I am always working. Even while on vacation in DisneyWorld with my family I have my laptop and am posting on Oprano ( checking e-mail, staying in touch with office, etc... etc....)

Vick also raises another issue and that is competition.... back in the day there was not nearly as much, and there were some standards people held up - now because money is scarce people continue to do more and more shady stuff to make a buck. This impacts the industry negatively...

Sorry for long post, this is a good tread.

12-06-2002	#27
Mike AI Administrator Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11,618	There are many obstacles, many listed above seem to be personal, while others are industry obstacles we all face. Traffic is one issue that everyone faces. IT is getting more and more difficult every year. The days of easy traffic are long gone, and the days of quality traffic are following right behind. Processing is another issue everyone has to deal with, including free sites, hosting companies and everyone else - process is the lynchpin we all rely upon. Lately all 3rd party prcoessing has been in the dumps - I would imagine this is because of the VISA regulations and these companies trying to get their houses in order. Motivaion is more of a personal issue. I am not as motivated by this business as I used to be. IN the early days, while the industry was forming it was exciting - I guess it is always exciting to be on the ground floor, and exploring in an industry that is just starting to grow. The old days while a LOT of work ( 70 hour + weeks) were fun, exciting, and rewarding on many levels.... Today I have gone from internet porn maverick, to small company manager. I spend a lot of my time being a shop keeper... I do try to keep up the challenges, but once a certain level of success is held, it because the focus of the owners to keep these levels. MattK - Beleive me I am always working. Even while on vacation in DisneyWorld with my family I have my laptop and am posting on Oprano ( checking e-mail, staying in touch with office, etc... etc....) Vick also raises another issue and that is competition.... back in the day there was not nearly as much, and there were some standards people held up - now because money is scarce people continue to do more and more shady stuff to make a buck. This impacts the industry negatively... Sorry for long post, this is a good tread. __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!