New Video Share Site Launches With Revenue Model

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While the business model comes off sounding a bit like it's leaching off the success of other video sharing sites, new video sharing site, Filxya, splits ad revenue 50/50 with anyone who uploads videos and has a Google AdSense account. The videos are not hosted on Flixya, saving them a ton of money, but appear on the site using the embed code from other video sharing sites like Google Video, YouTube, Daily Motion and other sharing sites. Flixya then surrounds the videos with Google AdSense Ads. Basically, the site is a giant aggregator of content and advertising which uses other site's content and resources to make money for itself and it's users. But, hey, that's not a bad thing. That's just making use of existing content distribution methods.

There's also a rewards program that allows people to accumulate points and trace them in for various products. We don't know about you but we're signing up for this right now before some legal entity pokes wholes in this.

UPDATE: The method of getting video on the site is not entirely convenient. Since Flixya doesn't host videos, you have to first upload the video to your share site of choice then go back to Flixya and enter the embed code the share site gave you, a title, a description and tags. It seems like double the effort. But, for those who want to make a few dollars, that's how it works. It would seem they could just come up with some Firefox plug in to do all that work automatically.

by Steve Hall    Aug- 2-06   Click to Comment   
Topic: Good, Online, Video   

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1.
Is the introduction of revenue share models in favour of content owners affected the big sites like Google video or You Tube etc
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Which of the revenue share sites is the most successfull for a content owner
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Will they ever challenge the might of the existing services like You Tube etc that don't operate on these models.
From content generator / TV director in UK

Posted by: charles salem on August 2, 2006 2:24 PM

It's too bad the domain name for the site is awful. awful. awful.

Posted by: david weiner on August 2, 2006 4:18 PM

I think the name is quite catchy, in fact it sounds like some sort of disease. Which, is funny because viral videos doesn't sound too healthy imho.

Posted by: mousepie on August 3, 2006 3:22 AM

warning! They allow the posting of copyright vids. If the posters get caught if appears they remain active and keep the points they have earned.

Posted by: peter on September 3, 2006 12:17 AM

I was under the impression the profits were donated or at least 50% of their profits.
The person that submits the video can get a monthly check from adsense for the profits they earn on someone elses video.
First,
You submit someone elses video (without them knowning) and follow the instructions to register.
Register with Flixya.
You will need a Google Adsense account to participate in the Revenue Share Program (If you already have an Adsense accounts - you simply copy/paste the publisher ID in the box - see screenshot). Please note: Google has added IP tracking to deter click fraud. Any account that violates the Google Adsense TOS will be terminated. You can register with Google Adsense below (if you don’t have your own website url, you can use www.flixya.com*):
Start sharing your videos from Youtube, Google Video, Daily Motion, and other video sharing sites. Our revenue share program is split 50-50. You will make 50% of the Google Adsense revenue generated by the videos you submit. The more traffic your video drives, the more ads will be displayed, and the more money you will make.
Don’t forget members can also accumulate points for promoting the site to your friends, sharing videos, and posting comments. When a new member registers from your referral - you earn 15 points. Points can be exchanged for cool prizes. More information about Flixya’s Rewards Program.
Flixya is the only website that pays you 50% revenue, offers a generous rewards program, and gives back to the community*. Share your online videos today and start rewarding yourself! Join Today.

Posted by: My Friend Flixya on September 3, 2006 7:09 PM

Another nice AdSense Ads Revenue Sharing Articles Site, which offers 100% share to authors who submit their Articles and Blogs. Articles Submission Directory

Posted by: Articles on November 3, 2007 1:48 AM