Bitcoins are the hottest topic in digital currency and both internet surfers and online service and product providers are intrigued at their potential purchasing power. There are clear benefits to accepting payments via Bitcoins: subscribers can join privately using their email address, no financial information is required and there is no risk of identity theft. Customers can pay with Bitcoins without worrying about rebills and there is no restriction by country - Bitcoins can be used globally.
MetArt is the first adult network to offer BitCoins as a method of payment, with a 50% off the normal subscription price as incentive to users to try Bitcoin payment right away.
"Bitcoins are a high demand option for both consumers and affiliates," said Jill Taylor, Vice President of Marketing for the MetArt Network. "We are able to accept Bitcoin payments AND track and pay affiliates for these sales. It opens up a new world of consumers for our affiliates and partners to tap into and allows our customers an additional payment option that many feel more comfortable utilizing than their debit or credit cards."
Positive feedback from adult consumers, affiliates, and partners abound.
"As an affiliate, I love the idea of the MetArt Network accepting Bitcoins from customers," said an anonymous MetArtMoney affiliate. "Everyone talks about tube sites and file sharing, and there is no doubt that those things have hurt our industry. But I personally think credit card bangers and shady join forms have hurt it more. Allowing surfers to pay in Bitcoin removes the very real fear that their $5 trial is going to end up costing them $500. They also don't have to worry about getting stuckin a difficult-to-cancel rebill scenario. They just pay and enjoy their membership. I think all that will result in increased conversions. Up until now, outside of disposable, pre-paid cards, there have not been payment options that allay their concerns."
There is undoubtedly a market for bitcoin sales, created by demand from the consumer, and online sellers are listening to their customers needs.
Petra from FreeOnes states, "We're looking forward to being able to offer our traffic the option to pay in bitcoins because we know that anonymity is important."
While there is much controversy over Bitcoin value and the future of BitCoin regulation, the fact is that Bitcoins are a means of currency accepted by a growing population of online shoppers.
A hot thread on Reddit confirms the high demand of Bitcoins as a payment option, with posters stating, "Never had a subscription for this before, will try now..." and "Woah, that's actually pretty surprising and cool."
The MetArt Network is striving to meet the needs of their customer base by adding Bitcoin as an alternative payment option.
"Providing various payment options to consumers is something all ecommerce driven businesses strive to do," said Taylor. "Offering BitCoins as a payment choice allows our customers more ability to choose the payment form that suits them best."
MetArt affiliates and partners should contact
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