Through out life you have no doubt heard the saying, “It’s now what you know but who you know” and that really is just as true in the porn business as with anything else. So how can you get to know others in this business? Simple, you network by visiting webmaster hot spots and these include message boards like Sponsor Chat dedicated specifically to getting to know your fellow adult webmasters or going to adult conventions. Each year the big one is held in Las Vegas every January. The show is called the Adult Entertainment Expo and if nothing else, you need to try and attend at least one of these shows during your career, for the experience. They have some seminars but they are pretty much worthless because the data is so slanted towards whatever company is hosting the event but at the booths you can often find some really good deals on products like legal content, SEO services, web hosting, website design, etc. At these shows these companies setup booths with the purpose of giving special deals, so take advantage of them!

Now adult shows aside, which aren’t always the most cost effective way to network, you need to find a message board to hang out on that isn’t full of drama or problems.  I personally prefer Sponsor Chat because the people are really nice, helpful and most importantly, you rarely if ever find any of the drama or issues that tend to come up at most webmaster message boards.  GFY is a good example of a webmaster board with great potential that just sucks because of all the drama and immaturity.

The point of an adult message board is to find other people in your similar situation and learn from them and maybe help each other out.  I’ve made some great work buddies on these boards and over the years those buddies have really come through for me when I needed extra traffic for a promotion or needed some advice on a design.

So let’s say you find a board you like, you should always remember that you don’t get a 2nd chance to make a first impression so avoid being negative at all costs, no matter how tempting it is to do otherwise.  If someone else is being rude, just ignore it and move on.

Made relevant posts.  Don’t just spam your URL.  Get involved in the conversations.  Get to know others and chat back and forth about things they have posted.  If they have a question you know the answer to, then post a reply with the answer to their question.

Whatever you do, don’t be a spammer. Put the name of your website and a link to it in your signature and then leave it at that.  Just by the very nature of participating within the community, you will be promoting your website.

Follow these simple steps and before long you’ll be making great connections and deals that could really help your business.

The sexy Canadian Lanny Barby was born on August 29th, 1981 in Montreal, Quebec. She became an official Vivid Girl in April 2005 shortly after she married fellow porn star Julian. After her two year contract with Vivid expired, Lanny left the adult business. No one knows why exactly and rumors run wild on gossip sites. All we know is that we miss this porn goddess and all her beauty. We can only hope that she decides to return to porn soon!

Happy Birthday Lanny Barby

Click Here for more photos of Lanny Barby

The lovely Kimberly Kane was born on August 28, 1983 in Tacoma, Washington. This 3 time AVN award winner made her directorial debut in 2006. Kimberly says on her facebook page, “I’m a smart girl but not smart enough to stay out of trouble!” Kimberly is 5 foot 9 inches tall and measures 36B-27-34.

Today Torri Blackcelebrates her birthday. She was born on August 26, 1988 in Seattle, Washington. Tori Black began her career as a porn star in 2007 and by December of the next year she was honored with the title of Penthouse Pet of the Month. Tori is not under currently under contract with any major studio, instead Tori Black does what is called per hire work which is that she is hired on a scene by scene basis for any studio that just so happens to need extra girls in a movie they are making. Contract or no contract, we can get enough of the sexy Torri.

Click Here more more Torri Black

Today the Love Twins celebrate their birthday. Lacey and Lyndsey Love were born on August 26th, 1983 in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2005 the twins signed a two year contract with Vivid. However in June 2007 Vivid did not renew their contract, leaving them free agents. The girls went back to school to finish their education, while taking breaks for films and appearances.  In 2008 Lacey and Lyndsey launched their own website and run it themselves, making it hugely popular with the fans.

Carmen Luvana was born August 23, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York, however at the age of 5 she moved with her family to Puerto Rico. She did not return to the states until she was 18 years old. She entered the porn industry in 2001. Initially a contract girl with Digital Sin/New Sensations, Carmen is now with Adam & Eve Pictures. Carmen is known for her catch phrase is “Hay Puñeta”.

Click Here for a collection of photos of Carmen Luvana

Happy birthday to the beautiful Lacie Heart. She was born on August 22nd, 1986 in Santa Barbara, California. Lacie She signed with Vivid in January 2006 and was with them for nearly a year until she would no longer work with men (due to her boyfriend at the time). She then signed with Digital Playground. Lacie says that after she retires from the adult industry she wishes to become a museum curator.

Click Here for a collection of Photos of Lacie Heart

Jayna Oso was born on August 17, 1981. She was born in Brunei (an island of Borneo in SE Asia) but raised in Hawaii. Jayna made her porn debut in 2002 and has since been nominated for several adult industry awards, including an AVN for Female Performer of the Year in 2005.

 Click herefor more photos of Jayna Oso

The Sultry newcomer Audrey Bitoni was born on August 16th, 1986 in Pasadena, California. Although relatively new to the porn scene, she has already been nominated for several awards, including an AVN for Best New Starlet. Audrey was the November 2008 Penthouse Pet of the Month and graced the issue’s cover. She was also the November 2008 covergirl for Club International magazine. You should expect to see lots more of Audrey Bitoni in the near future.

Happy Birthday Audrey Bitoni

Click Here for a collection of photos of Audrey Bitoni

Taylor Rain was born on August 16, 1981 in Long Beach, California. She began her career in 2001 and has since retired as of 2005. She claims she never meant to get into the porn industry but after 9/11 she changed her career goal of being a flight attendant to being a porn star! The lovely Taylor spends her time with her pay-site and raising her daughter, Emma, who was born on 2008.

Click here for more Taylor Rain DVDs