In the early days of the on-line porn business there was little or no barrier to entry. Anyone with a computer, Internet connection, and FrontPage could get started. You could steal a bunch of so called public domain photos, get a free hosting account and make tons of money with out really trying. Those days are gone forever.

There’s still some beer money to be made with little or no expense, but you have to work your ass off for it. Those wanting to make the big bucks they’ve read about need to bring more than desire and determination to the table. They just aren’t enough these days.

In today’s environment, it will take a year of sixteen-hour days, seven days a week, and a minimal investment of around twenty thousand dollars. That’s assuming you know what you’re doing, and don’t want to spend any cash on legal advice. The more money you invest, the quicker the return, but you still need to know what you’re doing, and the research behind that can take several months.

The porn boon of the late 90’s was an anomaly. It was a once in a lifetime event that has long past us by. Now it’s just like any other business start up. True success demands lots of work and a serious upfront cash investment.

An exception, perhaps, is the blog…a topic I’ll dive into in another post.