I have had multiple web pages, blogs, etc. Mainly small, nichey... A real "debut" was never really necessary, I just built them slowly over time. That being said, I have been developing a quazi social network from scratch over the past 6 months. This is a very large site with a unique edge to the other social networking sites out there. My question is: Does anyone have any good website launch "power tactics" so to speak? I need buzz and members if I have a shot at making something out of this... If no magic answers exist... Where would you'll best recommend spending my small (<$2000) marketing budget?
If your product is unique you may get value out of press releases to create a buzz about the site before it is launched.
press releases before you launch your site. also make a promo vid and make potential users enthousiast about your social network. ofcourse theres a option to sign up for the email wich states its launched.