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We worked hard to get a social commerce site to production, and we built social from the ground up. But we are having a hard time getting users. It appears that the network effects are pretty strong at existing marketplaces.
3 advice Category: Marketing, Startup operations

Kyle Hawke

Don't create a video. Show real examples of what people are buying and selling on the site. If you don't have any or enough users selling stuff on the site right now, then bug your friends... Get them to sell stuff. If you can't convince your friends, then... (more)
How do I spread the word about my new start up?
3 advice Category: Marketing, Startup operations

Chris J Gallant

Both Stephen and Kyle are right, having had several start-ups there is no magic wand that will attract viewers. The task at hand is slow, methodical and requires continuous efforts. The biggest mistakes that start-ups make, is the moment they get some view... (more)
What's the best affordable software system to use to manage paid print magazine subscriptions?
2 advice Category: Production

Ravi M

good number of COTS applications are available to address the same. Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS). These applications are developed by bigger companies and even some of the startups. It would be great if we can discuss further with respect to the kind ... (more)
How can I generate buzz and engage more users for our Start up?
3 advice Category: Internet, Marketing, Startup operations

Kyle Hawke

You are in a private beta, which means if I got to your website I can't actually do anything except request an invitation (which I did yesterday and didn't hear anything back) or fill out a very long form asking to be a TaskAngel (to do work). So immediate... (more)
What is the best way to promote a paid app that is on iTunes?
2 advice Category: Advertising, Marketing

Hunter Murchison

It sounds like you got the fundamental bases covered, but here are some other suggestions:
1. Price Sales - an app that is $0.99 gets downloaded 1/10th as much as a free app, so you can figure what that means for an app that is $4.99. A lot of sites will ... (more)
 

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