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True @kbs666, but charging for websites is very viable even in this niche. World Anvil is raking in money hand over fist using the web model (estimates are $50-75k/month based on their past patreon numbers). They offer full css and bbcode support so that material displays as the user wants it to. They embrace their community and actively engage it on a DAILY basis rather than alienate it, ignore it and then communicate only when backed into a corner. They've made amazing progress with a ONE PERSON dev team. Their to-do list is completely based on the community's requests with those that spend the most have the most say -- you know, customers rather than random could-be users.
A web model can definitely work but in most cases it's a non-starter. It really depends on the company and whether than can embrace and work with their community.
EDIT: Forgot to add that they have a free model that gives access without full customization. So anyone can try before they buy. Or have access to a selection of the paid-for tools.
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