Paid Services on your forum/website?

Discussion in 'Monetization Techniques' started by Kaiser, May 25, 2011.

  1. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

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    Do you offer any kind of paid services on your website? I was thinking of offering official forum software services here on AdminBB such as XenForo, MyBB, vBulletin Installations, upgrade, convert, upgrade etc. services.
     
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    deansaliba Regular Member

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    I once tried to offer a modification installation service for people who used the IPB software. I found out very quickly that people want mods installed but they want it done for free.

    I know offer my services as a writer, mainly sponsored blog posts.
     
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  3. Trealix

    Trealix Gamer

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    Yeah and I need an upgrade from MyBB 1.4, sounds like a great idea and loads will trust you - VOUCH for Kaiser.
     
  4. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

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    Yea its very annoying, people cant expect to have anything for free unless they are a close friend and what not.
    Thanks :thumbsup:
     
  5. moneymakingmom

    moneymakingmom Regular Member

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    One of the biggest obstacles to selling anything online is establishing trust with potential buyers.
    However, you already have instant credibility as the Admin of AdminBB, so that's a step in the right direction. You come across as very credible and knowledgeable about these things. So, it should be an easy sell convincing others to buy your services.
     
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  6. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

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    Thanks for the compliment, you are making me blush :giggle:
    Its a great way to earn some money, and everything I earn is put towards AdminBB funding.
     
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  7. SpacewardAsh

    SpacewardAsh Lurking From Space

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    PH offers most things now, hosting, software integrations, installations service and many more things to come soon!
     
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  8. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

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    Do you include them free to your customers with hosting plans?
     
  9. SpacewardAsh

    SpacewardAsh Lurking From Space

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    Depends on what they want doing, all shall be revealed soon ;)
     
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