[Tip] Don't release site/product before it is done!

compuXP · 12-23-2005, 06:03 PM

I see this happen all too often - people open the site before it is finished, and the site ends up never getting done because traffic demands the upkeep of existing services/features, which keeps them from developing new stuff.

Just my 2 cents for the day.

-Matt

WebToolsKing · 12-23-2005, 07:45 PM

Very true, i myself learnt this the hard way.

AidenJ · 12-26-2005, 05:05 PM

I go both ways on this. When I set up my first site, I worked tiredlessly on it for a full month. I had every I dotted and T crossed. Every little nitpick was excised from the site. It was perfect.

I opened the doors and crickets. It was ready for the audience but the audience was not ready for it.

I have learned over time that it can take time and energy to build an audience so while I agree that the foundation needs to be solid, you should plan on adding pieces as you grow the site. The net result is you will have a populated site with visitors much more quickly then if you wait to finish it entirely before letting people check it out.

compuXP · 12-26-2005, 10:52 PM

You have a good point. Take iWEBTOOL for example. But, it built the base THEN got traffic before it opened... THAT'S preperation :cool:

Z_T · 12-27-2005, 12:58 AM

Depends entirely upon the type of site if you ask me. I'm makin a mmorpg and I'll have the site open to beta testers long before its open to the general public

iWonder · 12-27-2005, 09:21 AM

It happened with me for my wordpress themes. Its hard to tell everyone who used your theme when u dont even know how many are there.

but for programs , you can use BETA , ofcourse then users will come back to check the progress.

12-23-2005, 06:03 PM	#1
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	[Tip] Don't release site/product before it is done! I see this happen all too often - people open the site before it is finished, and the site ends up never getting done because traffic demands the upkeep of existing services/features, which keeps them from developing new stuff. Just my 2 cents for the day. -Matt __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

12-23-2005, 07:45 PM	#2
WebToolsKing Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 39	Re: [Tip] Don't release site/product before it is done! Very true, i myself learnt this the hard way. __________________ WebToolsKing.Com - Free seo tools and generators[b] WebGamesKing.Com - Free flash games to play Portfolio.PsykeStudios.Com - Portfolio Of Jordan Sayner

12-26-2005, 05:05 PM	#3
AidenJ Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 103	Re: [Tip] Don't release site/product before it is done! I go both ways on this. When I set up my first site, I worked tiredlessly on it for a full month. I had every I dotted and T crossed. Every little nitpick was excised from the site. It was perfect. I opened the doors and crickets. It was ready for the audience but the audience was not ready for it. I have learned over time that it can take time and energy to build an audience so while I agree that the foundation needs to be solid, you should plan on adding pieces as you grow the site. The net result is you will have a populated site with visitors much more quickly then if you wait to finish it entirely before letting people check it out.

12-26-2005, 10:52 PM	#4
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Re: [Tip] Don't release site/product before it is done! You have a good point. Take iWEBTOOL for example. But, it built the base THEN got traffic before it opened... THAT'S preperation :cool: __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

12-27-2005, 12:58 AM	#5
Z_T Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York Posts: 137	Re: [Tip] Don't release site/product before it is done! Depends entirely upon the type of site if you ask me. I'm makin a mmorpg and I'll have the site open to beta testers long before its open to the general public

12-27-2005, 09:21 AM	#6
iWonder Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 34	Re: [Tip] Don't release site/product before it is done! It happened with me for my wordpress themes. Its hard to tell everyone who used your theme when u dont even know how many are there. but for programs , you can use BETA , ofcourse then users will come back to check the progress. __________________ Web Dev Blog \| IndianWebdevs WP Themes → GFXedit.com Last edited 12-27-2005 at 09:23 AM.

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