It is especially tough when you are a start up going the DIY path. You may have the greatest product since sliced bread (and of course I think we do), but it is difficult to invest that time when you have competing demands, a small staff, and a million relevant websites you can contact.
Jake, I cannot agree with you more. The world is changing. If I look back at simply the last decade I see amazing change in the way people relate to one another, in the information that's available to us on a constant basis, and in a genuine desire for people to build relationships regardless of geographic separation. I don't think we're just dreamers when people like you or I see the potential in social media. We are seeing a democratizing force on a day-to-day basis that is historically unprecedented, and still in its infancy. Where we are is great, but the best is yet to come.
I just sent you a quick email to catch up and see how you were and if yu had a chance to check out our site that finally launched. However, your email bounced, so it may be you have a little more setting up to do...