What do you think about my new project?

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Bowen, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hey all...

    I'm starting up a new site, and looking to launch it properly in September/October time this year when University students in the UK start.

    The site is centered around student/university lifestyle and money saving. I am hoping to have lots of regularly updated articles and original content, mixed in with some affiliate schemes (buy.at/cj etc) to generate some revenue.

    The URL is http://studentsteals.co.uk/

    Let me know your thoughts on the site, any bugs/problems you notice and what you think about the whole concept!

    Best regards,

    Bowen
     
    Bowen, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  2. StudentLife

    StudentLife Peon

    Messages:
    95
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #2
    Well, students are pretty broke so I can see how there is a market for this. Looks like the site is easy to navigate, but no content!
     
    StudentLife, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  3. Bowen

    Bowen Member

    Messages:
    90
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    43
    #3
    Yeah content is the next priority. I'm looking to start with around five articles per category at first. Any suggestions on how best to promote the articles once I've started - Digg/Stumbleupon that kind of thing a good place to start I guess?
     
    Bowen, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  4. Ryan6

    Ryan6 Peon

    Messages:
    1,289
    Likes Received:
    18
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #4
    Nice theme you have there dude.:D
     
    Ryan6, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  5. kiddo

    kiddo Peon

    Messages:
    243
    Likes Received:
    7
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #5
    Looks cool. Is it going to be a blog? There's an interesting blog I saw the other day about college life - zencollegelife.com - might be worth taking a look at for some ideas.
     
    kiddo, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  6. banks1

    banks1 Peon

    Messages:
    1,325
    Likes Received:
    15
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #6
    I like the theme. Site definitely has some potential. Just keep adding content and you'll do good!
     
    banks1, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  7. vikas2009

    vikas2009 Member

    Messages:
    172
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    28
    #7
    very nice theme and thinking also.
     
    vikas2009, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  8. irisdepp

    irisdepp Peon

    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #8
    Looks good. It has potential.:)
     
    irisdepp, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  9. fernando29

    fernando29 Peon

    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #9
    i like the idea. was also student
     
    fernando29, Jul 19, 2009 IP
  10. FaceJolt

    FaceJolt Guest

    Messages:
    495
    Likes Received:
    8
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #10
    As a student, I think your biggest challenge is getting the word out there - make sure to hit the normal social media sites like facebook etc to get the message out there. I'd also suggest engaging people at different universities to promote the site within their unis
     
    FaceJolt, Jul 19, 2009 IP
  11. cariduit

    cariduit Peon

    Messages:
    24
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #11
    well, very nice look. Keep update
     
    cariduit, Jul 19, 2009 IP
  12. pmtraynor

    pmtraynor Peon

    Messages:
    31
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #12
    very nice niche, having been a student myself i know of the lifestyle, it might be worth your while to approach pubs and nightclubs to pay for advertising on your site to promote student nights and promotions etc.

    best of luck with it :)
     
    pmtraynor, Jul 21, 2009 IP
  13. sherry486

    sherry486 Guest

    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #13
    it's attractive and interesting
    good luck
     
    sherry486, Jul 22, 2009 IP
  14. gregorius13

    gregorius13 Peon

    Messages:
    67
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #14
    Creative and helpful site
     
    gregorius13, Jul 24, 2009 IP
  15. idhay30

    idhay30 Active Member

    Messages:
    95
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    63
    #15
    I AM NEW BLOGGER
    PLEASE GUIDE ME BECOME PROFFESIONAL BLOGGER LIKE YOU
    THANK
    MY SITE WWW.BLAZZERING.COM
     
    idhay30, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  16. Cw1zard

    Cw1zard Peon

    Messages:
    36
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #16
    i like the domain...
     
    Cw1zard, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  17. Bowen

    Bowen Member

    Messages:
    90
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    43
    #17
    Thanks for all the positive feedback and advice.

    I have updated the top banner now as of abotu 10 minutes ago with a new header and logo. I think the logo will be great for building up a brand.

    Lots of new content coming in the next 2 weeks ready to start promoting and generating traffic.
     
    Bowen, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  18. thefish2010

    thefish2010 Peon

    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #18
    Definitely get more content. Also, on the monetization side I would sign up with some affiliate networks and try to work some affiliate offers into your content. There's no reason that you couldn't provide links to great student deals where you get a cut of the sale. Presumably your audience is looking to buy things - it's a win-win.
     
    thefish2010, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  19. panda32

    panda32 Active Member

    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    66
    #19
    it could do with some content updates maybe
     
    panda32, Jul 26, 2009 IP
  20. kunnusingh

    kunnusingh Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    656
    Likes Received:
    19
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    145
    #20
    good site but lack of contents so please put more contents on your site
     
    kunnusingh, Jul 26, 2009 IP