Robert, I am one of those small independents also and I believe you and your staff have done an excellent job of creating and maintaining this site.  The information provided to potential clients as well as the informative nature of the subjects covered is beneficial to everyone in this industry.  I have gotten several referrals from your site and I appreciate the opportunity to be able to attract clients that are looking for my services where I work.  I paid my subscription the first time it was offered and believe it is a fair price for a great value.  After all, nothing in this world is really for free and your site has taken the hit for that for the past several years.  Those of us who have been able to benefit from it, it is now time to pay the piper.  Keep up the good work!