What can we do to make this site huge?
I’ve been pondering about this over the last few days. What can we do to get more readers? I mean, we love every single one of you reading this right now. But still, how can we get even more? How can we get more attention? I would love suggestions. I will never rest until I can get everyone on this site press passes to Comic-Con. But we need your help.
on June 22nd, 2008 at 7:40 am
I’m sure there are some great “business” strategies you could use to grow your site… but I’m definitely not an expert when it comes to internet site development.
I think you guys are already on the right track, especially over the past several weeks. I think the most important thing is content, and the ScreenGeeks team has really been bringing it recently with great interviews, articles, contests (yaay), news, reviews, DVD picks, and of course, podcasts/filmsnobs. In my experience, if I know a site posts new content regularly, I return more often to check for new stuff. I’m also more likely to start spreading the word about the site (which I do).
I know this isn’t ground-breaking stuff, but hey, I think the most important thing is to keep doing what you do best. Hopefully the rest will fall into place.
Like I said, I think ScreenGeeks has really turned the corner on producing great (and consistant) content. Keep it up!
on June 27th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
First off I love your podcast and that is why I come to the site. When I look at the site the first thing I notice is the barren white space to the left and right of the content. This valuable real estate could be used to place additional news or navigational info (hopeful not blinking adds). I also have trouble finding your past shows. I know they can be found in the RSS feed but it should be easier for listeners to access the show catalog. It would also be cool if each show had a picture similar to what the guys over at Hollywood Saloon does (http://www.hollywoodsaloon.com/archive.html) it doesn’t have to be that ornate but adding pictures would make the site more visually interesting.
Other things you could do is use community building tools like forums or other social networking concepts. The more interaction the more sticky the site becomes increasing the likelihood that visitors will return. Since movies on the internet is an over-saturated marketplace it is difficult to break out or even grab the attention of listeners.
Anyway that is what I think but I’m just a listener and not an expert or anything like that. I love what you guys are doing - so thanks for all your hard work!