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I think the biggest misconception with the global reach of the web is that everything on there should be targeting the masses. Some sites, like GetFounder are f
by collypops 16y ago
I think the biggest misconception with the global reach of the web is that everything on there should be targeting the masses. Some sites, like GetFounder are focused on building business relationships between people who live near each other, as there's something about meeting people face to face that builds a more solid foundation for trust than emails/IMs.
By limiting the private beta to just one city, I'm able to gauge the effectiveness of GetFounder, without having to manage a wide-spread userbase that probably won't be able to see the true value/potential of the service. I personally feel that the reasoning behind this decision is anything but silly.
- bricestacey 16y agoKeep in mind I'm only working with that one splash page (which explains nothing as to what you're actually doing) and my imagination. I imagined a dating site for founders, which could be broken into networks by region or city that could be scaled relatively well by a small team. On the other hand, I'd be excited for a "founder incubator" community site so to speak, a mix of online demos, profiles, etc but also real world events to pair people. In that case, I could see the focus. For general dating site, however, I don't see it. My immediate reaction though is, "So he plans on moving to the winning city?"
- collypops 16y agoWe do plan to eventually launch everywhere, but that's something that has to scale based on what we learn from the beta. I don't plan to relocate in the near future, but there's always the possibility of having local representatives if we feel it's necessary. The splash page intentionally keeps information about the app to a minimum. I'm trying to gauge how people respond based on the problems they face, and not on a list product features.