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I want to get into producing my own adult films but am also interested in a adult website.Since filming in NY is illegal and i will have to either relocate or travel to do my production work in LA,what about an adult website?How do i get one of these and avoid becoming a "mark" by someone who can sell me some high priced pre-packaged website that has been sold many times over?

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I do not recommend purchasing a turn key site - most are overpriced, not well-supported, and are not distinguished very well from hundreds of other similar sites out there.

You may be interested in launching an affiliate site, whereby you drive traffic to producer's sites in exchange for a percentage of sales you refer.  Many reputable producers have affiliate programs that have various forms of tools that will help build your site.

I'd also recommend you take a look at some good discussion board topics for people looking to get into the business.  Here's a good one to start with:  http://www.cozycampus.com/theforum/showthread.php?t=16588

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Dan Pepper

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Lawyer representing adult industry businesses and entertainers, and can answer questions related to:

How to start an adult film business or adult website LEGALLY.

What laws to be concerned about with getting into the adult entertainment industry.

What terms and conditions do you need on your adult website.

How to comply with 18 USC 2257 - the federal record keeping requirements.

What forms and agreements do you need for models and crew.

How to deal with copyright and trademark laws.

Before asking your question, I recommend visiting adultwebsitelawyer.com and requesting a copy of the Top 6 Considerations of Starting an Adult Entertainment Business. You may find your question answered there.

I ALSO DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM MALES INTERESTED IN STARRING IN ADULT FILMS.

Experience

I have been practicing law since 1994, and have represented numerous businesses and entertainers in the adult entertainment industry as the managing member of Pepper Law Group, LLC, at adultwebsitelawyer.com. My firm also operates 2257Sentry, one of the industry's leading 18 USC 2257 custodian record keeping services for producers of adult content.

Organizations
Free Speech Coalition, Frequent speaker at adult industry events including the Internext Expo and Exxxotica New York; interviewed in AVN Online; regular contributor to XBiz World

Publications
XBiz World AVN Online

Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)

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