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By: Watch Me Make A WebSite: Part II | College-Startup

Watch Me Make A WebSite: Part II | College-Startup — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:06:31 +0000

[...] In a post made more than 2 weeks ago, I offered to let you watch me make a website. I bet you were wondering whether I’d hold true to that promise. [...]

By: nate

nate — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:43:54 +0000

Thanks Ryan. I appreciate the insight. I’m always interested in the motivation behind why people do what they do, moreso than what they are doing.

By: Ray Dotson

Ray Dotson — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:01:48 +0000

Great idea, Ryan. I’m looking forward to reading more about it. Your comment about starting sites based on people you know is a good lesson in networking and being on the lookout for opportunities.

By: S-W

S-W — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:24:55 +0000

I also have found from friends that have local sites that they make more with local sites than general topic sites. You are on the spot.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:45:13 +0000

Great question. I let life circumstances and the people I know dictate the sort of sites I start. I met a professional writer from Maine, also have family in Maine, and know that Maine has become a popular vacation home location.

I also have the benefit of having half a dozen state oriented vacation property sites that consistently make quite a bit each day. So I have proof that the business model works.

However, I’m also taking a risk in that I’ve never paid professional writer fees before, though my understanding is that doing so pays off several years down the road.

By: nate

nate — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:40:08 +0000

I’m interested in why you started this project? Is quality Maine information something you can’t find on the net right now? Or are you just passionate about Maine?

Why did you start this?

By: Mubashar Iqbal

Mubashar Iqbal — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 21:05:56 +0000

Will be following closely, to get some tips. I’m in the middle of a project to build a website every 5 weeks:

http://www.every5weeks.com

By: Tim Linden

Tim Linden — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:06:07 +0000

Interesting. I’m starting a site about Rhode Island with a friend, and so your tips might come in handy