Comments on: Startup Tips Day 5: James Thomas from WackyLabs

By: James Cleary

James Cleary — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great article. I suffer from the lack of motivation you’re talking about. As we speak, I have about 15 site ideas on paper that I really think could be successful. However, actually sitting down and firing up a text editor to make them is my weakness. I wish I had the motivation but it’s hard to muster up.

By: Chris Farrugia

Chris Farrugia — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In your post, you mentioned choosing your partners wisely. Why take on a partner? Especially with the ability to outsource the work, many sites can be made for next to nothing. It just doesn’t seem like partners are really necessary these days.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Here’s what you can do, James. I used to have the same motivation issues.

Consider all of your ideas, and get a notebook.

1) How much do you know about the subject of each of your site ideas? (If it’s car related, how much do you know about cars? Music?)

2) I wouldnt advise launching any site with all your features implemented, so taking into account the big-impact features, which sites could you launch within 2 months with just your basics and your big-impact features?

3) If you were to market each idea, how accessible is the market? Is it local? Will you have to pay for online advertising?

4) Remember that each idea will need prodding after launch. I’ve never had a site take off that did super-well on it’s own. Each one required planning around press coverage, and targeted advertising.

Good luck with it, and let Allen know when you launch somethin! :)

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By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

This is a good point, also.

My last two sites I did with either hired help or on my own. JamJunky is 100% me, from concept to design to development. On Skinnyr I had help with the design, but I’ll probably be redesigning soon with all my work.

For most people though, that’s not an option. I dedicate an insane amount of time to my websites. As a result, my skills, though not expert level, are varied. Jack of all trades, master of none, so to speak. :)

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