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I received this in my inbox the other morning, and instead of simply replying to the person, I thought I’d share my response here, so that others in similar positions may benefit from the discussion. For protection of this person’s privacy, I have removed any personally identifiable information (including his domain names). His email is broken up into quotes below, with my comments under each.
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One of the biggest challenges in operating a community-based web site also happens to be one of the age-old mysteries of the Internet: how can you monetize the site? You’ve got great content, and a growing base of members, but where is the cash? In this article, I’ll describe a rather unique method I patterned loosely after Priceline’s “name your own price” model.
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Building a successful online community is no easy proposition. However, there are some proven strategies that can be employed to help ensure your online community gains enough traction and solidifies its position over the long-term.
When building an online community from the ground up, you have to set your growth and adoption expectations accordingly. To do so, it is important to understand a bit about the lifecycle of a community.
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What do Atlanta-based MfgQuote.com and upstart RFQWork.com have in common? One is highly capitalized, the other is not. One has a robust transaction platform, the other does not. One is the proverbial Goliath, the other his potential David. Both have communities behind them, but as you’ll see in this article, a “community” can mean a lot of things.
A good family friend, Dr. Willliam Cast has recently published an excellent book entitled “Going South: An Inside Look at Corruption and Greed, and the Power of the HealthSouth Message Board”. Not only does it detail the fall of HealthSouth from the customer’s perspective, but it illustrates the hidden power and influence of online communities.
Meet a charismatic CEO, a group of disgruntled investors, and outspoken employees on a Yahoo! message board, eager to uncover corporate scandal. In Going South, national recognized physician and business partner of HealthSouth, William Cast, mixes this wild cast of characters with a tale of cyber technology in one of the most compelling business books published in recent years.
Publisher’s web site: Book information here.
Amazon link: here
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