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But, now in the year 2013, the ballgame is starting to change in my mind. Why couldn't I charge a small admission fee to the visitor to see my work? That's the question...and would it work, and where and how would I do it. The answer; I don't know and I don't know...
I think the only people who can get away with this concept, are the best of the best in putting their websites together, and have something to offer the general public. I don't think a blogger would fit in on this. I know I wouldn't pay to read anything a blogger has to say. For the sake of this presentation, I will use my own website and writing site as an example.
If a website owner did this...that is...charge admission to view the work of the website owner, I think the price has to be kept down and affordable, or it would not work. In my own case, I would the concept of Sam Walton (Walmart), who used the principle of keeping the prices down and relying on volume sales. Let's say the afmission charged would be 50 cents.
Traffic; To Authors Den; FROM: August, 2006 to the PRESENT; 507,346
I think traffic to the website would be one of the top considerations of the plan to work. I would never have my host at Homestead Technologies do this, because the traffic at Homestead is puny, as compared to Authors Den. The traffic at EzineArticles.com, the article directory, is nothing to shout about, either.
For about a year at Authors Den, I kept tract of the traffic, and I was averaging about 3,000 to 4,000 hits a week. Now, there are those who may say...that is nothing but peanuts...and they may be right, but the success of this idea, will show up in the CONTENT provided by the website owner, and everything else is just TALK.
Here, in the United States, we live in a society of choices. And, so with this idea, I'm not talking about the host changing anything...but, the host could give the visitor a choice. It would be similar to a restaurant....with a "smoking" and "non-smoking" sections. The visitor would have a choice, as to witch he or she wishes to see, and I think this concept could be a WIN, WIN, WIN situation for all
With a split of the revenue at 50/50 everyone will benefit;
1) the Host will benefit from the admission fee and the revenue produced by the website;
2) The visitor will benefit, because he or she will know that the pay-for-view sites have already been screened/scrutinized by the Host and these sites are the 'best of the best' the Host has to offer. All the clunkers will remain in the FREE section; As it is now, almost anyone can put up a bunch
turkeys and call it a website. And, that's why I think blogs came about years ago...because they came from people who come up a little short on skill and talent...and have to keep it short, etc. (like writing a diary) Therefore, these people don't have a lot to offer...for an admission fee.
3) The (accepted) website owner will benefit, because he or she will share in the profits, and the revenue,etc.
There would be a 'screening' process in selecting who is accepted for the 'pay-for-view' Section. The process would be similar to a Jury System in the arts and crafts world, whereby participants in the show, are selected by the Jury process...who shows and who does not show, etc. Websites would be scrutinized and the turkey's would be sent back to the barn...This process is good for the visitor, because he or she would know that their time does not haS to be wasted on the turkeys.
Let's go to our fantasy world...our audition...because that's what this is. The website owner is putting up his or her website up for audition and it will either be accepted or refected. I'll use MY website as an example. The reader is on a committee of five judges, and you will get a chance to judge my website; Here we go...
Website name; humordoctormd;
http://humordoctormd.homestead.com
Humor and creativity just seem to go together.
It's NOT location; location; location; It's inspiration; inspiration and inspiration...something that you can't put a price tag on...
Take a look at these three pages I composed recently for a project I'm working on;
Boot Camp; Welcome to Fort Knocks;
The Idea Factory;
The School of Hard Knocks;
SHOW N' TELL; This website has something for everyone, of all ages and in all walks of life;
- Young people can come to a clean website and get ideas for their school work;
- Business people can come to a clean website, to get ideas to grow their business;
- Seniors can come to a clean website to get ideas for their projects;
- Anyone can come to a clean website, to get ideas for their projects around the home or work place;
Additionally, everyone can come to the website to get the following ideas; page composition ideas; captioning graphics; articles; article titles; taking chances with ideas; color balance; use of white space; use of humor; corny humor; quips; quotes, ideas; ideas; and more ideas and much more; All this for 50 cents?
You be the judge...am I accepted OR rejected?
Additionally, the website/writing site has no dirty humor; no hate; no porn of any kind; and everything is done with women, young people and seniors in mind; And now, I must tell and show the reader about myself...a bio or a resume...
Comments about my work from around the world;
VIP Very Important People
http://humordoctormd.homestead.com/vip.html
On Line Resume;
http://humordoctormd.homestead.com/vip.html
Off Line Resume;
http://humordoctormd.homestead.com/newmexico.html
As of July, 2013, I have written 386 articles, and they can be seen at the below link in alphabetical order;
Authors Den Articles Page;
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=64737
Over 100 (different) articles have been published on more than 500 websites on the Internet, and the (2 page list) can be seen at the link below;
Articles Published Page
http://humordoctormd.homestead.com/articlespublished.html
LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com
(Business Networking Site); There is NO gun placed to the head of these people who want to connect with your or endorse you. Like I said earlier, we live in a conuntry of choices...they choose to do what they want to do. At this site, the reader can scroll down the page to the color photos; endorsements and profile.
EzineArticles.com;
http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jerry_Aragon
(article directory/98 articles posted) This is where I began posting my articles in 2006, and I think it's a great place for beginners to start out, and learn the rules of writing, etc.
Albuquerque, New Mexico; For our friends and neighbors around the world, who may not be familair with the City, I will try to put it on the map for you. New Mexico is located in the in the southwestern part of the United States, bordered by the states of Texas; Colorado and Arizona. Albuquerque is a quiet one-horse town of about 500,000 population...including the horse.
And, this is where I will start with my mailing campaign; the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (5,000 members) Banks (32); New Mexico Magazine; toursim is New Mexico's largest industry; Tourism Department in Santa Fe; University of New Mexico (30,000 students; Central New Mexico Community College (30,000 studenst); Albuquerque Journal; local television stations; ABC; NBC; CBS; KNME (PBS); Albuqueruqe Public Schools (100,000 students; International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta; and many others. On the national scene (short list) Homestead Technologies; Authors Den; LinkedIn; Amazon; major magazines;
The reader will notice, that there are no embedded links on this page. That's because this page will be printed out, and the links will be visible for the reader to go to that page that interests them the most.
FIRST COME; FIRST SERVED; There are people out there, who can procrastinate months or years away at the drop of a hat. I won't be dealing with procrastinator's in this venture. I strongly suggest that the reader let me know if he or she is interested, because I will scratch you off the list. Interested persons can get in touch with me at the following addresses;
email; humordoctormd.gmail.com
Telephone; 505-842-5310
Mailing address (snail-mail) P.O. Box 81161, Albuqueruqe, New Mexico; 87198
Internet Traffic; I haven't heard lately how many people around the world are on the Internet today, but I would guess about half a billion. If we get just a fraction of that number...we will be be dancing in the streets...and high-fives for everyone...
Article title;
WEBSITES; Pay-Per-View In the Future?
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=69825
Well...which is it? Have I been accepted or rejected?
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