Apr
19
We Make Zines loses free status
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Ning, the social network platform where We Make Zines is hosted, has announced that it will be phasing out its free service, meaning that networks such as WMZ will have to pay a fee. The pricing scheme has yet to be announced, but WMZ founder Krissy plans to ask WMZ members to make donations in order to keep the network going.
Follow the discussion over at WMZ.
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Has anyone really been successful with a “pay to play” social networking platform? It really is an uphill battle with the 800 pound gorilla…FB. Wishing you well!
Mr. Wong the bookmarking site just announced the same thing… There is a free account option but with limited access and a trial period. If you want to use the system for any kind of marketing or advertising they’ll make you pay for it.
Makes you wonder if they are going this route for pure protection of the quality of the content on the website or because of profitability reasons.
Came to this post late. Sorry but I didn’t know that Ning was going to start charging you guys. How did this work out? Do you still need donations?
If the network is good enough, then people will likely make donations. It has happened with music. When it comes down to it, people do not mind paying for quality content online. I think the way to go in a social network setting is a free base membership then paid optional upgrades.