How do those work exactly and is it currently active? I received credits for 1 video purchase so far. I've seen the view count increase on my videos but no more credits. Will I receive credits for those views eventually? Quote

Gutpuncher, the site has acknowledged there is an issue with the viewed counter on shows. The counter is indicating views that have not occurred. Take for example I have shows either with a model who has blocked all their shows or I have blocked the show yet these shows are accruing views. It is more than likely your show does not have any views. However, if a show does have views the site waits 48 hours before awarding the 10% credits. Something about the buyer may have had trouble viewing the VOD and want their credits refunded. Quote

Keep in mind that VODs can be viewed for free too! If it appears as a daily VOD, VIPs watch for free. Also, VIPs have 3 "passes" to use to watch VODs under 120 credits. In those cases views would go up without earning credits. I know there was the view counter issue, but not sure if it's been corrected yet. I think it's been 2-3 weeks since they mentioned that it was an issue. Quote

Keep in mind that VODs can be viewed for free too! If it appears as a daily VOD, VIPs watch for free. Also, VIPs have 3 "passes" to use to watch VODs under 120 credits. In those cases views would go up without earning credits.

Z, did the site announce what you suggest above? I'll pay closer attention the next time I use one of my 3 free passes. Free viewings have never contributed toward the viewing's counter. Did the site make a change during the unveiling of the new VOD system? The counter has only tracked bought viewings. As example I have a show from years past that was a free daily VOD. It has several comments from members but it has "0" viewings. I've watched many free VOD's available to VIP's and the count never changed afterward.
I have shows marked "ineligible' by the site with high viewing counts. Also I have brand new shows with a viewing count in the first 24 hours. In the past a show was available only to the initial member for the first 24 hours after the show occurred. I think that remains. Can the site or anyone confirm? I believe the inaccurate counter issue remains. Quote

Z, did the site announce what you suggest above? I'll pay closer attention the next time I use one of my 3 free passes. Free viewings have never contributed toward the viewing's counter. Did the site make a change during the unveiling of the new VOD system? The counter has only tracked bought viewings. As example I have a show from years past that was a free daily VOD. It has several comments from members but it has "0" viewings. I've watched many free VOD's available to VIP's and the count never changed afterward.
I have shows marked "ineligible' by the site with high viewing counts. Also I have brand new shows with a viewing count in the first 24 hours. In the past a show was available only to the initial member for the first 24 hours after the show occurred. I think that remains. Can the site or anyone confirm? I believe the inaccurate counter issue remains.


The views on my private VODs go up every time I watch (or attempt to watch) them, so I assume that free views are also counted. I don't have anything official to reference, just my own observation. I also base that off of the view counters on the daily VODs. I look earlier in the day to see if there are any I'm interested in, then later when I can actually watch them, views have gone up. Unless buying VODs is more popular than I think, it seems like those are free daily VOD views. Quote

Although the issue with the view counter has been corrected, we did not retro-actively adjust the inflated view counts. So numbers are going to remain a little skewed. And yes, we did change the way views are counted with the new system.
New view counts will be difficult to track since several things can increase the view count: previews, views by admin, views by the performer, views by a user that has already purchased the video, and your own views.
So, let's say that someone bought your video. They now own it and can re-watch it as many times as they like. Each time they do, the view is counted. You only earn credits for the purchase though, not each time that they watch their video. So tracking your earnings based on views isn't going to work. You need to utilize the Director's Cut to track your earnings.
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I've always been a bit confused as to how we're supposed to "market" our videos. Quote

Angela, thank you for the explanation. Quote

I've always been a bit confused as to how we're supposed to "market" our videos.



Tweet them! Or if you're in the model's room, I guess you could mention the hot show you had with them and tell people to check it out. I think there are members who shop for VODs and those that never/rarely do. I didn't even look at the VOD section until I went VIP. Quote

Tweet them! Or if you're in the model's room, I guess you could mention the hot show you had with them and tell people to check it out. I think there are members who shop for VODs and those that never/rarely do. I didn't even look at the VOD section until I went VIP.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Tweeting your videos is a great marketing idea. Another very important key to marketing your videos is making sure they end up in the search results. Title and describe your videos! We added the "Tag the Video" button on the player page for your convenience. When your videos pop up in your Vault, take the minute to tag them. Give it a catchy title, use key words that are important to searching, select the most relevant categories. A video with a title and description is going to be much more relevant in the search results than a video that still says "Performer Private Show" and no description.

Another thing that you might want to consider to gain more purchases is to work with the performers. Email them in advance and discuss ideas that might make a creative, entertaining, and profitable show for both of you. Find a performer with whom you work well and be creative with your direction. Anticipation can be sexy. Utilize the art of the striptease, not just the costumes and the toys. Do you have videos that are already selling well? What is it about them that is so special? Maybe you need to revisit that performer and repeat that magic.

If your videos aren't selling like hot cakes yet, don't get discouraged. We're barely a month into this new system and everyone is still trying to get used to it. Get your videos titled and described and start getting creative with your directing talent. Before you know it, people will be searching for your name to watch your videos! Quote

Best VS response ever!
Thanks! Quote

Best VS response ever!
Thanks!


I concur!!! Quote