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It is a slippery slope and a very large can of worms that gets opened when you start talking about the differences in web site hosting, and adult website hosting. Does the simple posting of mature content equate to the adult hosting branding, and does it truly mean that you may find it difficult to locate a web host that is willing to gamble on your content? You need to look at both the content in general, and the genre of content as well. Mature content posted in pure text and written commentary is often regarded higher than streaming video feeds of pornography and nude scenes.

America and the Internet at large are making increasing leaps at demanding mature content – while disavowing interest in pornography. Compounding this dilemma is the increasing number of racy movies, music lyrics and videos that are bombarding the population on a constant basis. However there are a few things that raise valid concerns

Another factor, which remains in the age barrier, is the record keeping aspect. As an adult website owner you need to have records to verify that not only have you screened your audience, ensuring that they are of a legal viewing age – but also records that indicate the actors, models and performers in your content are of a legal age as well. Forget about the billing for your own premium service for a moment and focus on the sheer numbers and records an adult content provider must maintain. Merely keeping the records or asking for the information is not enough however – you will need a web hosting provider that not only allows for a robust database server to facilitate the storage of this data, but also the means to backup your information in the case that your account is disabled, a server crashes – or you are audited by the FCC for example.

Chances are however that if you are seeking a means to host adult material, you are not the one producing it – rather you are an affiliate marketer or reseller of the goods. These accounts are still relatively difficult to maintain at a budget web-hosting price. You are looking at purchasing or leasing a dedicated server, and often times a retainer of sorts to cover the legal costs if any, of your web host, or credit card processor. Although the adult entertainment industry is a huge profit generating machine, and appeals to most of the population on some deviant level – few companies are willing to stake their professional appearances by endorsing it – by providing web services.

Does this mean that adult hosting is off limits and only available to the already rich and famous in the adult entertainment business? Of course not – but be aware of the steps you are in for, when setting up your site. In this case honesty is always the best policy when talking with your host and credit card processing providers. The more they know up front, means the increased percentage of chance that they will have your back if something falls out in your arrangement. Lying about adult content or being a distributor is a liability on their part – and they deserve the right to shield themselves with a contract should you decide to pursue it further.