RE: 1/2A society
I applaud both the idea and the moxie needed to make this happen. So now a couple of thoughts from the Program Manager in me:
[ul][*] Go slowly - there's no need to get this up and running tomorrow. In fact...[*] Build for the long haul. eg, Don't just get a domain name and slap up pages. Instead draft a mission statement, identify key strategic areas, and build around them. [*] Create a flowchart that outlines the topic areas and corresponding pages. If you can "see" it you have a better chance of creating it, and your customers will have a better chance of "getting it"[*] The web site name should be something easily understood by non-RCrs - avoid cryptic stuff that only existing 1/2rs will get.[*] meta tags, meta tags, meta tags. Google is your friend! [*] Once all of the above is in place, then chase Corporate sponsorship. Showing them a partially baked idea may work, but more often than not it makes it hard to get the message across and reduces funding.
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Just my $0.02
EG