Seeking Your Feedback
posted Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008
Dear UrbMob Family:
Speak up! We’re doing market research and we need your help.
We plan to charge fans $3.99 per month to download all the ringtones and wallpapers on the site (unlimited download fee).
The charge is a service charge to deliver your ringtones over mobile networks.
$2.00 goes to the carriers (roughly). $1.00 to UrbMob. $1.00 goes into Talent Rank (this fee pays for Talent Rank).
Question #1: Do you think your fans are willing to pay to download mobile content? (Yes/No).
Question #2: Do you think $3.99 per month for unlimited downloads is too much? Too little? (Pick One).
Question #3: What should the price be?
PLEASE POST YOUR ANSWER BELOW. THERE ARE NO WRONG ANSWERS.
Sincerely,
Robert F. Delamar
Comments
King C MC
Posted 07/01/08
1. No
2. It's to high
3. $1.00
King C MC
Posted 07/01/08
they shouldn't be really charged because we are not getting any money from it.
Down By Association
Posted 07/02/08
$3.99 is a good price to me for unlimited ringtones and wallpapers, I am also a fan and I am willing to pay 3.99 just to download the wallpapers.. I think your price should stay the same b-cuz on other sites the average price for 1 ringtone is 99cents, so for 3.99 you could only get 4 ringtones so actually you are offering more for the money b-cuz they don't even include wallpapers..But thats just my opinion..
hurt803
Posted 07/02/08
First answer is no.
Second Answer is Too Much.
Third Answer is that the price should be at least $1.50 because ringtones are 30 seconds and fans don't usually download other people ringtones they haven't heard so they don't care about the unlimited deal and most ringtones only cost $.99 so $3.99 will be a little to high for fans....remember we still are living in the days of bootlegging still!!!
HandsOnMineMusicGroup
Posted 07/02/08
They Would For The Simple Fact That.
Some Fans Like Music That Isn't Commercial.
Some Only Listen To Underground Music.
$3.99 Is A Reasonable Price Because You Get
Whatever You Like For One Set Price. Monthly.
The Last $1.00 Should Go To The Talent.
Not The Talent Pool Thats Ripping Talent Off.
The Talent Earn By Working As Hard As They Did To
Obtain Status In The Ranking Pool.
We Do We Work So Hard And Get So Little Or Nothing.
We Spend Thousands On Equipment To Express Individual Talents, Some Time To Earn A Living Some Time To Just Make Us Or Other Happy.
But You Got To Remember
We Frown When We Get Jerk
For Work ( Talent Rank).
You Got Have Talent To Have A Talent Rank.
Break Bread,
Spread The Wealth,
Its Enough For Everyone,
We Deserve And What We Earned,
Its Supposed To Pay For Itself.
We Did The Work,
What Is The Problem With People Sharing.
Kanye West Said The President Care About Black People.
I SAY THAT THE INDUSTRY DON'T CARE ABOUT MUSICIANS AND ARTIST (TALENT).
BE FAIR AND THINK ZBOUT WHAT I SAID
NOT A MISUNDERSTANDING.
JUST STANDING UP.
WE EARNED IT.
NOT THE TALENT RANK.
And Ain't Talent Rank UrbMob
Or Owned By It.
Be f*ck*n Fair.
No DisRespect.
Thats Shits Just Not Cool.
You Worked To Get UrbMob Working To Make A Better Living
For You And Your Families Why Can't We.
We're Trying To Build Our Companies To Make A Better Living Us And Our Families.
No Hand Outs.
It's Only Right.
Don't Get Pissed And Delete Me.
Just Be Rational About The Situation.
Peace.
Appreciate The Service (Not Kissing Asses).
We Help Each Other Out.
TDIRTY
Posted 07/02/08
real talk..3.99 doesn't seem too high...but with the economy all messed up...high gas...groceries...etc...people want bargains and deals these days...give them a price they can nibble on and I promise they'll bite...then we all can eat....stay up.
Robert Delamar
Posted 07/02/08
One quick comment (to King C and others) - $1.00 of the $3.99 goes into Talent Rank. This is how artists make money on UrbMob. Just wanted to clarify that in case others didn't know that.
shawn Darnell
Posted 07/02/08
yes i think they`ll pay it and $3.99 i think is a steal since i`ve seen other sites charge more
Kimberly
Posted 07/02/08
1) Yes
2) I think its a fair price, especially since the first month of subscription is free, they have unlimited access to content, and they have an opportunity to make MORE than what it costs for subscription by promoting the artist they like through the fan talent rank.
J.Bling
Posted 07/02/08
questions #1 my fans are always willing to purchase new merchandise from me and ringtones is just another door for me to make money and distribute my music.
question #2 no $3.99 isnt much at all if you think about i can upload my whole 11 song album which my fans can download for $3.99 and i still get credits as if i sold it for 11 dollars a dollar per track...if anything its super cheap but it works for us as artist to approach fans with a appropriate price.
question #3 it should stay the same i honestly think $3.99 its not too cheap and its not too much us artist gotta get paid and $3.99 is nothin compared to the usuall rap cats out on hollywood blvd sellin there albums for 10 bucks and people still buy it no problem....
KG365
Posted 07/02/08
1) I think fans are willing to pay. Why not? It's unlimited and exclusive ringtones and wall paper for $3.99 a month. Can't beat it. 2) $3.99 can is'nt even close to being to much compared to spending $2.99 for every single ringtone you want to download.
B - EA$Y
Posted 07/02/08
1)They might but I doubt it b/c its other websites out that you can download content for free on so why would they wanna pay $3.99 a month yafeelme...plus its a recession everybodies tryna save money
B - EA$Y
Posted 07/02/08
2) I don't think its necessarily too much I just think for up & coming artists its much easier to buzz out when you give stuff away
SadeJay
Posted 07/02/08
Question #1: Do you think your fans are willing to pay to download mobile content? (Yes/No) Yes, I believe fans will be willing to pay to download mobile content, because urbmob brings more than just a 1 song download when you are charged, it brings unlimited plus backgrounds as well. . .
Question #2: Do you think $3.99 per month for unlimited downloads is too much or too little? I think it's a good price where its at... Its more than a $2.99 one song ringtone, but not too expensive... So it's an understandable price going back to question #1 urbmob offers more than a normal monthly subscription, (Unlimited Ringtone Downloads && Backgrounds)
*~*Sade`*~*
B - EA$Y
Posted 07/02/08
3) In fairness I think monthly $1.99 wouldn't damage anybodies bank account that wasn't already damaged....
epidemik
Posted 07/02/08
yes...i do think that fans are willing to pay to download exclusive content....I think that is a perfect price for whats being offered........no need to change the price......
NyCe987
Posted 07/02/08
1.Yes, I think more fans will be willing to pay when they see any artist on here rise cuz they will believe that its a start of something great.
2. $3.99 is a good bargain for unlimited ringtones for 1 month. I think its set to fair and stable price.
3. The price should be exactly $3.99
Anaya Hayes
Posted 07/02/08
1.Yes 2.I think it's a great price since fans can also earn money through talent rank. 3.I guess cheaper is always better so maybe 2.99...3# just looks more enticing than $4..
courtenay robinson
Posted 07/02/08
yes my friends and fans would be willing to pay 3.99 for unlimited down loads that is a great deal i mean you can download all you want for one low price you would have to be crazy not to jump on a deal like that
JD Era
Posted 07/02/08
1. Yes. 2.I think 3.99 is more than reasonable considering buying 2 ringtones will probably cost you more than that. 3.If I was to change the price it would be 2.99 but where its at is realistic.
Rhepatoire
Posted 07/02/08
1. Yes 2. Too little. 3. $4.99, and thats still a deal for unlimited ringtones and wallpapers...but who knows? Maybe there should be an option for one time buys, and if they end up wanting to buy more then they will see the upside to the unlimited monthly deal. Thnx for valuing our opinions!
thedreamteam
Posted 07/02/08
1. No because we are not big name artists so our fans are not likely to pay for our music.
2. It is not too much or too little, it seems reasonable but not for fans of independent artists
3. It should be free but I know that is not possible because the providers need to be paid
HAKITHEPOET
Posted 07/02/08
1. Yes. 2. $3.99 is Perfect. 3.affordable
www.Myspace.com/actormikeharper.. Get Mike Harper new ringtones " WestCoast" "Clock it" " Volume Up" & " Buy" Download now...) celebrity writer/ceo/mc/producer Mike Harper (swagg magazine..Get the new ringtone "Its My Swagg" now on urbmob.com) (exclusiv
Posted 07/02/08
Number #1 Yes fans are willing to pay for donwloads I think.... Answer number 2.. NO! I don't think 3.99 is too much... answer number 3... I feel the prices are good.. but if they go higher it would be even better..lol..!!!
ALLMIGHTY
Posted 07/02/08
Q - 1) Most of ur hardcore fans will pay the $3.99 with ease. The fans that don't really know u but just like ur work might do it for the first month but even that's pushin it. If we keep hotass music and pics up, the $3.99 is cool. Have an Urbmob radio station set up on the home page. Play only the hottest songs and flashing the hottest pics. Have a prerecorded DJ giving shout outs to the artist, the songs and the models that are on the playlist. Switch up the recording once a week. Have a "Must See" list or a "Who's Hot" list for top ranking artist, models and fans. Also have a "Hot New Rookies" list for highly talented new artist, models and fans. This might bring more value to that $3.99.........might not.
Q - 2) Nope. $3.99 ain't too much. Can't even get a gallon of gas for $3.99! "A good product will produce"!!!
Q - 3) $3.99 if that's what gets us paid!
--ALLMIGHTY--
nigaino
Posted 07/02/08
1. Yeah , Mobile rating system will help movie
2. 3.99 is good , no higher that 5.99 , most services charge up to 9.99 for not even 10 tones / 10 pics , so 3.99 per month for carried both post paid and prepaid is pretty reasonable
3. I like the the 3.99 price range since I'm also a consumer of ringtones and mobile media.
The Real Double Empac The Rap Version
Posted 07/02/08
Question #1 well we as Double Empac can only speak for our fans. yes they are willing to pay there are other sites out there an they pay 4 they stuff an u have wall paper an ringtones. an 1 more thing do you think that call tones would be a good idea?
The Real Double Empac The Rap Version
Posted 07/02/08
Question #2 $399 iz not bad at all unlimited downloads dats a great deal
The Real Double Empac The Rap Version
Posted 07/02/08
Question #3 an if there was a price change mybe it should be $300 dollas you digg?
Pooch
Posted 07/02/08
1.No
2.i thinkn it is it should be1.50 because nobody is going to be pay 4 dollars a month for 30 sec ringtones
3. it should be $1.50
Konyac
Posted 07/03/08
Hell yeah I know fans gonna download Konyac ringtones &u7 wallpaper...!!! I think tha agreement of 3.99 month is cool/ it's not 2 much or too little....it's reasonable!!! Word up Konyac tha ghettomessiah...bout 2 get this urbmob $$$$ Emba$$y 4 life
Konyac
Posted 07/03/08
Check me out out,myspace/thaghettomessiah..........yeah fans gonna dowload Konyac ringtones & wallpaper..3.99 iz cool....b/c it's a promotion tool also....so we gotta look at like indepedent artist...we still underground we gettin the opportunity 2 get our buzz goin & get in the mix of things...na'mean.....so I'm thankful 4 that...rt there!!! Ya music gonna speak 4 it self..if it's hot it's hot...ya fans & word of mouth gonna attract more fans ...so keep droppin them banger's...& postin up fire flicks.....& crack musiq...u gonna sell...and make new fans...as time goes by....word up.....Konyac tha new king of both coasts...east/west coast...tha Embassy ambassodar
Alli Nicole
Posted 07/03/08
Question #1: Do you think your fans are willing to pay to download mobile content? (Yes/No). Yes i definitly feel that fans are willing to pay to download mobile content. Especially the sexy wallpapers ;)
Question #2: Do you think $3.99 per month for unlimited downloads is too much? Too little? (Pick One). Too Little
I say that because on most sites the cost is PER ringtone or PER wallpaper and u can barely get 2 for under $4.
Question #3: What should the price be? $4.99 per month. For under $5 a month u are able to download UNLIMITED ringtones & wallpapers with NO restrictions. What can get better than that besides it being free and we are all in this to make money so... Let's do the d*mn thing!
Hope my opinion helps!!!
Tha Truth
Posted 07/03/08
1. Yes 2. No 3. Stay the same
mdeuce
Posted 07/03/08
Yes.
Too high.
$3.98
CHIINASTEE
Posted 07/04/08
Do you think your fans are willing to pay to download mobile
Yes I think they are willing to pay for the mobile content. I think you should offer other carriers.
Do you think $3.99 per month for unlimited downloads is too much?
No dont think it is too much think you should offer a price for if they dont want unlimited downloads..
What should the price be?
I think if you offer single download it should be 1.99
Taylor44GGXXX
Posted 07/05/08
-Yes they would it's another way to have fans be more closer to you. I think its too little because of the ads you guys produce and the hard work you do to promote(Everyone knows about ya'll)I think your rates should be-At least a few dollars extra
Blaze Brown DNA
Posted 07/05/08
yes. ok. 3.99
Shawn F.A.
Posted 07/05/08
yes and 3.99 is good
Kendon Lawson
Posted 07/05/08
I think the 3.99 for unlimited downloads is great because you figure instead of paying per download the fans that I have may hear someone on this site and want to download there stuff but if the have to pay per download they may be unwilling to support other underground artists or support others that would not be able to be hear in other areas. So I think its a fair price.
Aldridge Gray
Posted 07/05/08
1.yes 2.Too little 3.5.00
Eve
Posted 07/05/08
1: yes
2.No
3. cheaper is always better
Need more phone carriers like boost..
GiGi
Posted 07/05/08
1. Yeah cuz i'm a fan & i got on here 4 a artist then found some other artists & people on here I know. I get all dey stuff 2 show around. 2. It can always b lower. 3. $3.99 should b the highest. *~*~*GiGi*~*~*
NICOLE
Posted 07/06/08
1. Yes. I'm a fan. 2. The price is good because it is unlimited so you can support more than one artist. 3. $2.99-4.99 is a good range. More carriers are needed.
Qutie 1st Made woman
Posted 07/07/08
well if I can upload some pics to use a swallpaper it would help ...10 photos of mine have been denied and they were not nude or inappropriate ..I saw girls with more explicit photos then mine on the site for wallpaper I feel like im being hated on already ...whats going on urbmob ?? whos back there ???
Tej Naik
Posted 07/08/08
1. If i'm on this site then of course im a fan thats gonna pay for it and if the musics hot then people with pay for it
2. I think the price should be reduced a dollar and see what you get cuz u cant find out unless you try different prices
3. The price should be 2.99$
BlackTrump
Posted 07/09/08
1.no 2.too much.3.2.99
APRIL
Posted 07/11/08
Fans will pay it ; Too high; $2.99
ButchKidMC
Posted 07/13/08
1. yes. 2&3. yes yes y'all.
ButchKidMC
Posted 07/13/08
you can't really put a pr$ce on fame. my fans love me unconditionally! They will crowd da boards and f**k up ya game, nah mean. I like da price, y'all gotta eat too...one
DNA
Posted 08/17/08
1. DNA fans will support. 2. da price is cool, cud alwayz b lower 3. 1.99