Looking for New Webmaster ......

[Ms Remy M]

umm... what you talkin bout willis?

lol I felt your statement:

Sometimes people just want what they ask for, can't be mad at that.

was affirming that I did not provide her with the information she was asking for.

[thepiedpiper]

Just thought I would add my 2 cents which, of course no one has to oblige.

Anyway I think Paris was a little confused at your post Remy, as all the businesses you suggested (as far as I can see) are there to help create a model's website from sctratch and then oversee that as a copyright holder.
Don't get me wrong I think everything you posted was very postive and indeed helpful but perhaps not what Paris was looking for.

As far as I am aware Paris already has webspace and a front end to display content but my confusion there is that if her current webmaster is no longer employed or required, he presumably owns all the creative copyright for the website so could within his right take the whole site down and rightfully so.

In conclusion I think Remy suggested all that he did as he assumed Paris would now require a new website and someone to maintain it hence suggesting companies that will oversee ALL of that website including it's content which, all in all is a better deal anyway as the cost to employ seperate people to oversee each part of the website would add a while lot of unecessary cost.

On a side note Paris, this forum is an open one but the guys that join the forum do for one reason plus we are all here to offer friendly advice to any model that passes through and you will find (with the odd exception who Mr chai usually murders ) that we all will treat models with the upmost repect and give out friendly and what we consider good advice to any girl looking to further her career in this industry. I do think that if you don't find what your looking for to the letter, following Remy's suggestions up might be very helpful. Just an after thought

[Ms Remy M]

Close, but actually as far as I'm aware my first recommendation as stated in my original post was for Hood Rat Graphic who would be most aligned to help her remain Independant as his business model is different from the major companies and might offer those services she requested without trying to get a % of all profits gained from the site and only charge in a "per use" business model. Again, I don't work for him and have never used his services so contact him and see what happens is all I can suggest.

You are fairly on the mark in all your statements though Piper With the stated services she is looking to have filled by a single entity and not multiple people, it strongly suggests that she wants to only deal with the "content creation" side of the business and let the webmaster handle everything else that goes with running a website, which is why I suggested the major companies as they are the ones that have that sort of business model.

Also just because a major company is known for having a certain business model (for pricing) does not mean that there isn't some 'wiggle' room. If I was that certain in the success of my product I wouldn't give a second thought to seeing what deals might be had. Which is why I also suggested researching the companies directly. After all, the most they can say is 'no we don't offer a variety of deals' or whatever.

As someone coming from the music industry, I tend to draw a lot of parallels in the porn business. If your product is that tight, you can negotiate a better deal than what might be standard. Example, I'm fairly certain, all the models under SMC Renevue are not under the exact same contract as their "headlining" models. I see this as a good example of how a models marketability and 'star' status can get them what another model may not be offered.

I do agree with you on other points concerning her original webmaster. I've seen many girls get screwed and have to start all over with a new property as the webmaster wont relinquish rights. These instances were usually with the smaller webmaster operations like it sounds like she has. You never know though, she gave impression that they are good friends so he may transfer over in good faith or for small fee, it's hard to tell without getting too personal in her business as she was rather general in what exactly the situation is.

Being confident in one's product can go a long way, and she certainly exudes that confidence here. However; responding to advice in the manner she did with me, could have some serious negative results when speaking to a company owner. So please, don't burn any bridges, be respectful and tactful when speaking to anyone, but especially potential business associates.

[DYNACORD]

However; responding to advice in the manner she did with me, could have some serious negative results when speaking to a company owner. So please, don't burn any bridges, be respectful and tactful when speaking to anyone, but especially potential business associates.

Whew! My BRAIN hurts after all that. You are so right my friend.