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Re: My Latest Weekend Project Opinions Wanted

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Post by gavdraper » Mon, Jul 25, 2011, 4:35 PM UTC

mattvot wrote: post #7

gavdraper wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks for the input. I'm trying to work out some sort of gaming mechanic, just trying to work out what the reward would be as I'm not sure badges on a site like this would be enough. I take your point about the advertising, I think I will look at hiding that bar until there is much bigger audience.

How about asking event owners to submit more events in their area while submitting their own, in order to gain a more prominent position on the listings.

I hadnt thought about that one but it sounds like a really good idea. I might combine it with something like exclusive offers for top submitters, I'm sure some of the venues would go for it in turn for the advertising.

Re: My Latest Weekend Project Opinions Wanted

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Post by mattvot » Mon, Jul 25, 2011, 8:17 PM UTC

gavdraper wrote: post #11

mattvot wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How about asking event owners to submit more events in their area while submitting their own, in order to gain a more prominent position on the listings.

I hadnt thought about that one but it sounds like a really good idea. I might combine it with something like exclusive offers for top submitters, I'm sure some of the venues would go for it in turn for the advertising.

Nice! I'd love to see it in a few months.

Re: My Latest Weekend Project Opinions Wanted

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Post by nurik » Tue, Jul 26, 2011, 2:33 PM UTC

Maybe you could add a filter function that allows you to target and monitor specific groups: i.e. kids, singles, couples etc... Like the idea too! PS: Would be nice add on to Airbnb.com

Re: My Latest Weekend Project Opinions Wanted

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Post by djb_hackernews » Tue, Jul 26, 2011, 4:44 PM UTC

mattvot wrote: post #5

Nice idea, the problem I always have with sites trying this is that they don't have enough activities in my area (That I know exist). You need people to submit events in their areas, so how about a gaming mechanic. If you get random people to submit as many events as possible (Don't specifically target the event owner (Only 1 event)) and reward them somehow (Badge, payment, physical prize), it could work. Make it coo…

Not to barge in here, but I've built a similar service that I feel like is different enough that this isn't rude.

http://impromptudo.com. The aim is basically to be the padmapper of local events. I am targeting the 15 largest cities in the US for now, give it a try if you are in one of those locations. And also even better if you can tell me I am missing something that you know should be there.

Re: My Latest Weekend Project Opinions Wanted

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Post by mattvot » Tue, Jul 26, 2011, 5:29 PM UTC

djb_hackernews wrote: post #14

mattvot wrote: post #5

Nice idea, the problem I always have with sites trying this is that they don't have enough activities in my area (That I know exist). You need people to submit events in their areas, so how about a gaming mechanic. If you get random people to submit as many events as possible (Don't specifically target the event owner (Only 1 event)) and reward them somehow (Badge, payment, physical prize), it could work. Make it coo…

Not to barge in here, but I've built a similar service that I feel like is different enough that this isn't rude. http://impromptudo.com . The aim is basically to be the padmapper of local events. I am targeting the 15 largest cities in the US for now, give it a try if you are in one of those locations. And also even better if you can tell me I am missing something that you know should be there.

Love this! Love the map!

I think the maps api allows you to use custom pins, so how about different icons for different types of events.

Also noticed you have an empty meta description.

Also, to both projects, how about implementing machine learning to find events (scan twitter, FB, G+ and sites). Hehe, someone smarter than me would have to figure out how this would work :)

This really is the key to success with sites like these, you needs events, and you need alot.

You don't really want to be entering events manually if you don't have to. The future isn't manpower, its algorithms.

P.S. I've bookmarked this.

Re: My Latest Weekend Project Opinions Wanted

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Post by martinshen » Wed, Jul 27, 2011, 10:35 PM UTC

Looks pretty cool! I like the simplicity of the design. I'm running a very similar startup UpOut.com targeting different cities from you.

I think the difficulty in all these sites as I have found is seeding the initial users. I'd love to talk further as we are also hiring ;)