SEM Tycoon

**5cakids** · 02-13-2008, 08:25 PM

Does anyone charge their members for anything? What types of perks are offered?

**jesterx** · 02-13-2008, 09:53 PM

why would you.

It is important to build a list....but to give freebies away too i guess.

good information on the frontend..and then sell them on the back end but not too much.....

I guess it is a bit more complicated that what I have stated but it is all about creating a relationship and forming a bond so that they can trust you.

**5cakids** · 02-13-2008, 10:01 PM

Let me ask you this? How do you pay for hosting, software, upgrades etc? Do you make enough off the ads?

**jesterx** · 02-13-2008, 10:30 PM

most of my traffic is viral....I do use PPC from time to time and it does work..but you have to pay.....

but like I always say....you spend $1 and make $3 and your laughing..

so it really is easy to make money for hosting (which is cheap) software (which you only need a few things) and upgrades are optional...

hope this helps.

**5cakids** · 02-14-2008, 11:19 AM

Yes that is what I am asking I am trying to think of ways to get people to want to be a VIP member but am at a loss. So far I have
Special forum just for them
entered into raffle each month
larger PM box

I was thinking maybe to add these:
Larger Avata
Larger PM box

and wanted to add more

**PPC Coach** · 02-22-2008, 11:57 AM

You need to provide something of value and then keep adding to it monthly to keep members happy and keep them coming back for more. It's not easy running a membership site and you really need to plan out your updates or you'll fall behind.

**sammy_p** · 03-16-2008, 10:58 PM

Well it really depends on the site... I charge members for services my website provides... like hosting...

But for a forum?

Well I've got a couple forums and on one of them I have the option for people to pay to upgrade to a premium account... there are 3 paid levels that range up to $10 a month.

Certain perks that people get are:

- More PM storage
- Bigger size avatars
- Animated images in signatures
- Colored names
- File storage
- A few other little things like that

**Conan Stevens** · 04-11-2008, 10:42 AM

I thought the answer was pretty obvious - premium content.

My blog and photos are free but I charge for a video section

**Lpspider** · 04-12-2008, 12:29 AM

I offer free regular membership, but also premium membership with additional features, mostly as a way of donating to the site.

**Moelman** · 04-12-2008, 01:07 AM

I'm going to start offering a premium membership soon for a small fee and give perks like custom title and premium member badge, different username color and bold, vip forum access, bigger avatar, etc.