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37signals “getting real” is a book I hold close and dear and they recommend to get out a “buzz” page to collect contacts. So I built a simple one with a few features:- Linked up to fb instead of asking for emails for social proofing and its a lot easier to “like” something than give up your email address. - Showed my friends screenshots to get quotes, linked to their twitter accounts to give credibility - Since its not released it hasn’t been featured in any outlets, I did however submit it to some of the leading “link dumps” and put their logos in there. Even though being seen on digg isnt a big deal, the logos add credibility - Offered incentives that will be followed up on: early adopter badges and early invites. What I’d like from you guys: 1. Like it if you like coffee. I’d be smitten. 2. What would you do to make a more efficient and effective buzz page to collect user bases? What pearls of wisdom do you have to market and grow a new web app/startup? 3. If you are a coffee drinker, how do you think technology can be used to make your coffee experience better? What would you really like to see in future iterations of a coffee application? (Some early requests from friends has been to add coffeehouses in the mix) |