Re: cre8Buzz Re-Do: Opportunities

LaskiGal — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:36:46 -0000

I'm hoping I have SOMETHING to add as there is already a lot of great feedback.

I like the idea of a content driven site. Why? Because I think between the social networks, along with Plurk, Twitter, and the like, the Buzz gets lost. I know that is where a lot of formerly popular Buzzers went . . . the gratification for near instant feedback can be addicting. Like a chat room, but cooler . . .

Here, you say HI or start a discussion is rather labor intensive. That being said, I think actual "chat" or "buzz" sessions at specific times on special topics would work. Or, having a "buzz" area that allows people to connect on a more real time basis might work to meet those networking needs.

Otherwise, content is king. I truly believe . . . and this isn't the former English teacher speaking, either.

You have the Buzz Board, what about having smaller groups of committed members for EACH category help to build the content. Each category main page should focus on the content. A quick blurb and link to the TOP RATED content, featured member--and I mean an actual article written by or for this person and featured on the front page. Featured BLOG or BLOGS and actual ARTICLES written that showcase them. I think that initial category pages need to be overhauled (look and feel--something w/ a little more OOMPH than what we have now--a couple pics/cool headings/images--not too busy, just eye catching) and focused on the content of the members. VALUE ADDED CONTENT.

For instance, in the 30-something category (mine) I could write content that I believe would be of interest to 30-somethings, like changing careers, starting a family, trying desperately to save for retirement. BUT, I could also write content for the mom's section or even a short story for the fiction writers section. I know this is similar to how it works now, but the key is value-added and the fact that the CONTENT NOT the profile is featured and much of it will be featured, maybe rotated on a regular basis, on the category home page. Imagine members sending their blog/web site/Facebook/MySpace and so on visitors to one of the front pages of a major "creative networking" site! Much cooler than just a page with at bunch of random stuff on it. And what a great way to show what each category has to offer. It would be very cool to have some of the top ranked content featured on the main BUZZ homepage. Let the content, pics and art work included, speak for the members. . . that, to me, is a surefire way to become more about substance and less about fluff.

Oh, and maybe a "BuzzWorthy" widget that we could put on our page that includes all of the content we develop . . . more than just the BLOGS section, because I believe this will go above and beyond that.

The smaller category Buzz Board would be responsible for calling for topics and choosing the content to be featured on the category home page. If you just offer blurbs and links to the actual content, you can feature a lot of members' works. And, of course, the rankings would also help when choosing content.

I've gone on and on . . . but this was what I had envisioned when I first joined. I apologize for going on and on . . . but, once I get started, it is so hard to get me to stop. PLUS, I'm eager to see where cre8Buzz can go.

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