As a web and mobile developer, here’s what I would do if I have an info or web blog site (building from scratch):
1. No Flash
2. No Java
3. There will be cookies, but only to track users on my site do determine how often they visit the site.
I would give visitors a grace period or free section, then a small automated monthly fee for membership or paid membership area. Those fussing about that charge have no idea the costs in keeping a quality, high traffic web site up on running.
Content is king. This rule has worked since there have been websites: If there is information on your site that people want to see, they will pay market value for access to it.
... and that is why all those fishwrap (a.k.a. newspaper) web sites are going down the tubes.
just my $0.02
jimjohn - OUT
“If there is information on your site that people want to see, they will pay market value for access to it.”
Not necessarily. You’re probably assuming that everyone earns in hard currencies. For those of us elswhere in the world, with currencies which are weak against eg. the USD, the costs could be prohibitive.