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lstoops

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Aug 25, 2008 3:51 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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What do you think about starting up a blog first and then use the blog to launch a network?

zlchamp

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Aug 25, 2008 4:20 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Istoops -

I would not really recommend it until you have a very clear business model.

One common mistake people make in approaching a business with a web site is that they lose sire of the business model and start focusing on the web site....as if it is going to be the business.

If you start with a blog, you will need to come-up with high value content to poste there 3 to 4 times a week and will then need to drive a lot of traffic to it. Both of these are challenging to startout with and the lost opportunity costs can be very high if the content is not all really winning content.

That is why I suggested facebook. It provides more natural and organic traffic exposure. You can use the group like a community, poll the group members easily and refine your business model without spending money on building a blog and list building.

I would still encourage you to back up a few steps and look forward ways to define "what you will provide to whom"

Steve

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zlchamp

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Aug 26, 2008 2:43 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Istoops

I came across this today through another of the startupnation boards.

It is a great example of a very weel refined niche for a community. The creator, Erin, is very sharp.

Check it out: http://www.girlswithgoals.com

Steve

sureshgupta22

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Aug 25, 2012 12:23 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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JamesWeaver12

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Aug 29, 2012 6:51 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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To me, making the business directories or network not that much effective now days especially after Google new penguin updates It will be Good if you sale any product on your website. My friends start new business of government contract accounting Washington DC and getting potential customers.

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edwarddevis

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Aug 30, 2012 7:32 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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It is really an great idea, you can go with it, most of the features you mentioned should be required in for the business portal like that.

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sureshgupta22

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Sep 07, 2012 11:03 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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