Website ideas

[ToastPwnz]

I currently have a domain just sitting doing absolutely nothing. I have the time and motivation to make something out of it, but absolutely no ideas on what to make. Lets see what the AF community can come up with as far as website ideas, I'm open to pretty much anything which fits the category of the domain (which is below), so post any random ideas you have.

Domain: tech3k.net

 

[adi19956]

I think something to do with tech

 

[ToastPwnz]

I think something to do with tech

Thank you captain obvious. >.>

 

[DylanTimby]

You could create a tech blog or forum or make an online techy shop, sell stuff, hope my idea's helped.



-Dylan.

 

[adi19956]

I thought a blog.
I'll help with it if you want.
obviously you'll need WordPress › Blog Tool and Publishing Platform
and http://google.com/adsense

 

[DaedalusxX]

For the domain name, the best Idea for this would be a blog-type website where you discuss new and upcoming tech gadgets.

Think about it: Tech3k = tech 3000. The year 3000 is the future and hence Tech of the Future.

By blog-type, I mean a website that is constantly updated with new tech gadgets and discussion of upcoming ones...

/win (?) lol

 

[ToastPwnz]

I've been considering a blog, but I would need people to post news. I guess in theory it wouldn't be hard to find some though, adi already stated he would be willing to help, would you be interested Daed?
(I can handle organizing the site, getting it up and running, etc. I've had my fair share of experience with websites, finding contributors and advertising the site would be what I would have the most issues with)

 

[Chidori602]

so basically something to go up against Engadget? I'd be willing to help, got nothing to do past 3 pm so...

 

[DaedalusxX]

I would definitely be able to help out if needed. Depending on the theme of the site I am usually in the loop as far as new/up and coming tech is concerned (CNET, Wired, TechCrunch, Engadget, Gizmodo, etc...). Feel free to PM/email me if anything.

 

[ToastPwnz]

so basically something to go up against Engadget? I'd be willing to help, got nothing to do past 3 pm so...

Well that might be a stretch, competing with Engadget would be quite a challenge.
I would go as far to say something like Engadget.

Everyone who said they would be interested in helping, I'll inform you as soon as I get everything set up, anyone else interested just post here and let me know.

 

[adi19956]

I think advertising is easy if you use AdSense. I don't think it gets you as much money however, so use it to start with and with a rise in views, lay aside a section of the site to say 'You Ad Here' with a hyper-link to your e-mail and get advertisers that way.
I'd be more than willing to help out with reporting news, yeah!

 

[DaedalusxX]

Going off what adi19956 is saying: I'm sure we can use this community to help with suggestions and promoting the site if anything

 

[ToastPwnz]

I don't plan to make money off the website, that isn't my goal. If at any point I can, then I'll take advantage of it but it isn't my primary focus. Same goes for investing into Ad-Sense, I'm going to hold off doing that until I'm 100% sure that the site is actually going to go somewhere. Seems logical to me.

Should have everything set up today, if not today then definitely tomorrow.

 

[adi19956]

who's your host?

 

[ToastPwnz]

who's your host?

That doesn't matter as of now, since I'll be moving hopefully today. This one "dies" (for lack of a better word) way too often.

 

[adi19956]

seeing as you'll be paying for the hosting... don't you think you should get some money back?

 

[ToastPwnz]

seeing as you'll be paying for the hosting... don't you think you should get some money back?

Having connections works well, I'm moving to a hosting company one of my friends owns, which I'd been thinking about doing for some time but as with making the actual website, I had no motivation.

 

[adi19956]

clearly now you do

 

[ToastPwnz]

clearly now you do

Indeed. Now I just have to wait for him to respond to my email.

 

[jonbonazza]

I'd be interested in helping, although I am not sure I would be able to push out as many articles as the other guys, as I am really busy starting my own business right now, but I am sure I could throw out a few articles here and there...

 

[ToastPwnz]

I'd be interested in helping, although I am not sure I would be able to push out as many articles as the other guys, as I am really busy starting my own business right now, but I am sure I could throw out a few articles here and there...

That'd be fine. I'll let you know whenever it's ready.

 

[Snedd]

The trouble with doing a tech site is its already a well served market with sites that have paid reporters, get sneak peaks from the manufacturers and so on. It wouldn't be easy to make a mark.

On the other hand, since the name is tech3k you could do articles as if it really is 3k and just make stuff up but make it funny and entertaining, sort of the The Onion meets the tech of 3K.

E.g. Archeologists uncover mass grave of early 21st century smartphone users. All are believed to have been victims of something called the infamous iPhone Death Grip...

and so on.

 

[adi19956]

The trouble with doing a tech site is its already a well served market with sites that have paid reporters, get sneak peaks from the manufacturers and so on. It wouldn't be easy to make a mark.

On the other hand, since the name is tech3k you could do articles as if it really is 3k and just make stuff up but make it funny and entertaining, sort of the The Onion meets the tech of 3K.

E.g. Archeologists uncover mass grave of early 21st century smartphone users. All are believed to have been victims of something called the infamous iPhone Death Grip...

and so on.

I know we're all Android fans here, but if MeeGo things were reported, it'd almost be a first

 

[ToastPwnz]

I know we're all Android fans here, but if MeeGo things were reported, it'd almost be a first

MeeGo? Elaborate a little?

 

[adi19956]

it's another Linux mobile software. Intel and Nokia's venture, looks quite good, but they're a little slow off the mark. Wouldn't replace Android ever http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeeGo