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Matt Vantuch — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:02:55 +0000

WordPress, CCBill and AMember Membership Plugin

Matt Vantuch — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:39:53 +0000

Integrating WordPress and CCBill is usually one of the first thing you’re thinking about, before creating an adult membership website using wordpress. There are number of wordpress membership plugins out there, but only a handfull integrate WordPress with CCBill out of the box, therefore, if you are not a programmer, you do need to rely on reviews and go through the hoops of trial and error. I have always loved the idea of wordpress and the ease of updates, but the integration with CCBill was holding me back few months, while I was doing my research.

And even though, I have done my research, read reviews, I have still made a huge mistake. Therefore, before I get into this article, let me start with this message: Do not use Magic Members plugin! I wrote an article about this horrible plugin, you can read it here: Magic Members plugin review.

Now, when I got that off my chest, let’s get back to WordPress and CCBill integration. While my sites were running Magic Members plugin, I had to look for a better, reliable solution and get away from Magic Members asap, to save what was left of my unhappy members. I’ve stumbled upon AMember Pro, a membership software. I’ve looked over the main functions, payment processors integrated with the software, I saw CCBill and other hi-risk merchants on the list and I have decided to contact them with bunch of pre-sale questions. Even though, amember.com do have an extensive forum, where you can find answer to pretty much everything around AMember Pro membership software, because my sites are somewhat unique, in a way, that I usually run an adult or glamour content membership websites, I do like to talk to them one on one, instead of using a forum.

My main questions were about the installation of the membership software on my membership website, integrating existing members into the database. All I was looking for, was a program, software or plugin to integrate WordPress with CCBill. AMember runs their business professionally. I have always gotten an answer to all my questions within a reasonable time. I never had to wait more than 24 hours. They do have daily and the times are on their site. If you contact them within the time they’re open, they usually respond right away. I have had one meeting with them over a SKYPE as well. They are seriously on top of it and they do care enough, to answer all your questions.

Just to clear the air, AMember Pro is not actually WordPress plugin. It is a stand alone membership software which fully integrates with WordPress.

From AMember Pro website:
Our free add-on for WordPress allows you to manage protection from inside of WordPress. It has never been so easy to make paid pages in your WordPress membership website.

When you place your order on AMember Pro website, you can have them set up your membership website without any additional fees. Once AMember Pro staff installs your licensed AMember membership software on your server, you are ready to start setting up your membership levels and WordPress CCBill integration. I’m not going to describe every single detail here, it’s very straightforward process, AMember admin is as friendly as WordPress admin. I had everything set up within few hours and ever since, I’m a happy customer and this review is a way of me saying Thank you to Alex and Vladimir from AMember for creating such a great membership software. Oh, yes, it does cost money, it’s not free, however it’s well worth the price. As a wise man once said: You have to spend money to make money.

And what made me really happy? It was when I was finally able to DELETE MAGIC MEMBERS PLUGIN from my sites. No more heavy weight on WordPress database, not more site down, no more “user can not log in” even though they have active and valid subscription, which by the way they paid for, no more blank screens. NO MORE MAGIC MEMBERS. Please spread the word! They have many fake reviews, business like Magic Members should not be in business, we webmasters can do without them.

If you’d like to purchase AMember Pro, here is the link, you can mention Matt, from Periscope Media, cheers!

AMember Pro membership software

This review is based solely on my experience. Our sites are set up using AMember Pro and there are no membership issues since AMember is in charge. I have AMember set up to manage memberships processed with CCBill, PayPal and Verotel all on one page. There are really no limitations as to how many ways you can get paid and most importantly, as we “mac” people like to say … it all just works!

Create Adult Membership Site using WordPress

Matt Vantuch — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:57:00 +0000

Using a WordPress to build an adult or glamour membership site would seem like an impossible task not that long ago. WordPress has changed, it’s not only a blog platform anymore, it’s … everything you want it to be and more. Let me go over few main points which made WordPress the best pick especially for adult or glamour membership websites.

Why Choose WordPress as a CMS for adult membership site:

1. WordPress is Free

WordPress is a free open source platform. You don’t have to pay anything to use it. It only takes simple 5 minutes installation and you’re pretty much ready to create your own membership website. Watch video on how easy it is to install WordPress –>

2. No Programming Skills Required

Are you active on Facebook? Then you are already a WordPress expert! You won’t need any programming skills to create membership content. I will be posting detailed instructional tutorials along with video, where you will be able to see, how easy it is to built adult membership site using wordpress.

3. Show the world who you are

Having a beautiful website should not involve frustration. WordPress makes designing process very easy. Organize your pages and content into categories just the way you like it. Place photo albums on one page, create video page or even live cam page. Give your site a personality and your visitors will remember to come back often.

4. Connect Everything

Would you like to show off your tweets in the sidebar? What about Facebook friends? WordPress can be easily integrated with just about anything. Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and many other third party scripts or social media sites.

5. Start making money with your adult membership site

Now, when you have your site set up and ready to go, you need to protect your content and easy way to charge your customers for access. AMember Pro will do just that. I have been using AMember Pro membership plugin for over a year now and can’t say enough great things about it. AMember Pro membership plugin review —>

Portfolio Websites

Matt Vantuch — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:57:40 +0000

Having a portfolio website for glamour model is almost like having a headshots for aspiring actor. Without at least a portfolio website, no company or photographer will take you seriously. Portfolio website is fairly easy to create and maintain and most importantly, won’t cost you a fortune. Portfolio website will tell all your potential employers, how serious you are about your modeling career.

There is no limit as to what you can say about your self online. Having page with photo gallery, your experience, what are you looking for and of course contact page is usually more than enough. Contact us today, you can have your portfolio site ready in no time!

Membership Websites

Matt Vantuch — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:47:28 +0000

Building and maintaining membership websites is our specialty. With the right approach, you too can join this amazing business with unlimited opportunities and income potential. Just like any other business, you are you own boss and it’s entirely up to you, how much money you can make.

Over 6 years of experience, working with glamour models like yourself, let us to creating a simple system to help you with your online career. Either you are experienced model who is just looking to take your career in your own hands, or you are just starting out and would like to find out more about this business, contact us today, we will answer all your questions.

Intimate Photography

Matt Vantuch — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:11:28 +0000

Intimate or personal photography is less talked about, however, very desired type of photography.

Latest research shows, that astounding 93% of all women in the US would love to have their intimate photographs taken by a professional photographer in the comfort of their home, hotel room or a photo studio, capturing their most intimate moments.

Same research also states, that most women who were asked this question, have actually answered, that they have never done it. Mainly because they have not found a photographer they would put their trust in. And therefore, personal intimate photos remain on “hopefully one day” to-do list.

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Magic Members plugin review

Matt Vantuch — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:24:58 +0000

Magic Members is a wordpress plug in, claiming to have it all. Mainly it’s the only plug-in i found with CCBill integration, which is exactly what I was looking for. I got super excited even before I got to their page.

Once on magicmembers.com, I was in heaven. It does everything I’m looking for and on top of everything they have great customer suport! The price? Who cares!!! It has CCBill integration built in! I’m making thousands of dollars a day, I can afford two hundred dollar plug in! Even if they ask few thousand dollars for it, I’ll probably take it.

Ok, here is the catch! If it looks too good to be true, it’s probably NOT!

I rebuild one of my sites especially because of this plug in. Maybe I should have done more research about these guys, but why? Their site looks so nice, so organized so convincing! They also own few “review” sites about themselves. Now that is something. I’ll make a product and I’ll build few more sites bragging about my product. It’s just so disappointing. What is?

While trying to install the plug in, I have contacted magic members customer support few times. I have gotten few responses, they were on the colder side, but who cares right? As long as they make this thing work and they stay 100% behind their product, I’m fine. Unfortunately, that was not the case.

This is what happened: When a visitor subscribed on my site, they were taken to ccbill form to pay. Then, they were re-directed back to my site. Unfortunately, their username and password did not work. Oh, it was in the wordpress system, but on default the membership status was set to inactive. I have spent whole holidays changing members status, answering complains and updating passwords. All while waiting to hear from magic members customer support. Yeah, and when they actually responded, they were always blaming me for having the wrong settings.
I even gave them admin access to my site. I provided snapshots from ccbill settings. I offered to provide ccbill access to my account to fix this. NEVER HEARD BACK from Magic Members people!

There’s more! If you have running site with subscribers, when you import them to your new magicmembers enabled wordpress site, they will all be set to INACTIVE. So if you have 20 or 2000 members, you’ll have to go through them, one by one and change their status to active before they will leave you forever.
Dear Magic Members staff, I still have the same email, my message is still in your Open Tickets system.

Did I mentioned that the magic members plug-in also messes up your javascript on NextGen Gallery?
If you have or are considering this plug-in, let’s hear it!

Shooting with Brooke

Matt Vantuch — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:25:23 +0000

While thinking about re-doing my site, first I thought, hmmm, who to feature first, who to include here as the pioneer of the new face. There are three names which came to my mind immediately and it’s absolutely impossible to choose the right one. Come to think of it, what makes it really easy to choose is the fact, that there is nothing to compete for. It’s just my site!
To be totally honest, I had a great time shooting with Brooke. I’m not sure what happened the first time we met, actually I know for a fact, that nothing happened, but that’s not the point I’m trying to make. Let me back up a bit.
The very first time I met Brooke was under bit of a stressful situation I went through with my old partners, but all I can say about that moment is, that she was pink. I mean pink from head to toe, including two pink suitcases, which I had the pleasure to load into the back of my rented van.
Here I am, thinking, OMG, what is this! Who is this, and who does she think she is? I’m going to shoot this girl? How the hell in the world are we two going to get along?
I don’t think, that we even talked about shooting until the next day on the location. We were driving far up in the desert to my buddy’s playground, actually graveyard of old cars, planes, military vehicles and bunch of other pretty cool stuff.
Since it’s over a year ago now, I remember finishing shooting Wendy outside by the old hangar wall.
Brooke came by, watched for a while, I hear her behind me having some comments. Back then, I was still not sure if she’s just trying to have a sincere conversation or she’s just being like – whatever.
We talked maybe for a 10 seconds, she assumed her position in front of this old truck, had her daisy dukes on and started to pose.
From that moment on, when my finger pressed the shutter release on my camera for the first time, right from that moment me and Brooke somehow connected. She was and is a super cool girl.
I could not believe it. I’m aware of the fact, that my instincts are little off sometimes with girls, however, this was really off! She is great. I had one of the best shooting couple of days in my life with her and Wendy together.
Ok Brooke, if you read this, you know I’m happily married! Don’t get any ideas home skillet!
We have parted ways for some time, Brooke wanted to go to school and do her own thing, but we have not parted our friendship. It’s that kind where you don’t have to call or text for really long time or ever, but you know, that you have someone out there somewhere you can count on.