Comments on: How not to launch http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/ The premier destination for African-American’s in Technology and New Media Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:06:36 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Wil Bradley http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-27624 Wil Bradley Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:41:55 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-27624 Its about the rush to be on the web. Many businesses do this. The barriers to entry of launching a website are minimal, especially if you already have money. It doesn't matter that it's a website, you still gotta plan for success. WB http://nsyndx.wordpress.com Its about the rush to be on the web. Many businesses do this. The barriers to entry of launching a website are minimal, especially if you already have money.

It doesn’t matter that it’s a website, you still gotta plan for success.

WB
http://nsyndx.wordpress.com

]]> By: Toby "UrbanTech" Morning http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-24187 Toby "UrbanTech" Morning Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:33:17 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-24187 Built on Mozilla huh, I guess no one at the company is actually a developer because they might be breaking the licensing terms of Mozilla/Firefox by not exposing the source code of Black Bird to the community. Built on Mozilla huh, I guess no one at the company is actually a developer because they might be breaking the licensing terms of Mozilla/Firefox by not exposing the source code of Black Bird to the community.

]]> By: Tonia http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-20692 Tonia Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:35:04 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-20692 OK...I'm confused...the right way to launch is one thing but then...BlackPower.com (intelligent Black news and commentary) aligned with HotGhettoMess.com?! From last I checked (today) HotGhettoMess.com itself appears to be going down the Hot Ghetto Mess lane! Pics of a brotha' lovingly holding his infant child positioned next to a stark mini-penis!!!...T,D&A all over the front page...it looked more like Hot Ghetto Porn!...so not understanding how this is a "nod in the right direction"...unless this was a facetious remark. Visiting HGM I wanted to be entertained, and have a laugh, but left feeling a bit sick...I guess I'm just a fuddy duddy...as this can be seen a la “Jackass”…but haven’t we already had our fill with BET...but I digress…Uh…just please...leave the baby's out of the pics...even tho they're supposedly featured in a positive light under the “Player” heading…or whatever…or at least keep them off the pages with all the ASSets. Re Jonathan's quick fix...not quite sure that his melanin is part of the " 'we' are ready to widen our stance in the online business space." Not to take away from Jonathan's skills or his downness with the peeps...just sayin'. Tho it's fine to have whites and others down with the Black Cause, too often a veiled face is presented if it's in their best business interests. On the flip: Big ups on the design of BlackPower.com. Found the video, info, and design quite interesting and will visit again. OK…I’m confused…the right way to launch is one thing but then…BlackPower.com (intelligent Black news and commentary) aligned with HotGhettoMess.com?! From last I checked (today) HotGhettoMess.com itself appears to be going down the Hot Ghetto Mess lane! Pics of a brotha’ lovingly holding his infant child positioned next to a stark mini-penis!!!…T,D&A all over the front page…it looked more like Hot Ghetto Porn!…so not understanding how this is a “nod in the right direction”…unless this was a facetious remark. Visiting HGM I wanted to be entertained, and have a laugh, but left feeling a bit sick…I guess I’m just a fuddy duddy…as this can be seen a la “Jackass”…but haven’t we already had our fill with BET…but I digress…Uh…just please…leave the baby’s out of the pics…even tho they’re supposedly featured in a positive light under the “Player” heading…or whatever…or at least keep them off the pages with all the ASSets.

Re Jonathan’s quick fix…not quite sure that his melanin is part of the ” ‘we’ are ready to widen our stance in the online business space.” Not to take away from Jonathan’s skills or his downness with the peeps…just sayin’. Tho it’s fine to have whites and others down with the Black Cause, too often a veiled face is presented if it’s in their best business interests.

On the flip: Big ups on the design of BlackPower.com. Found the video, info, and design quite interesting and will visit again.

]]> By: Lynne d Johnson http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-18805 Lynne d Johnson Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:38:52 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-18805 Considering this site was started by Jam Donaldson, an attorney from Washington D.C., the creator of <a href="http://www.hotghettomess.com/" rel="nofollow">Hotghettomess.com</a> and the "<a href="http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/dobetter/default.htm" rel="nofollow">We Got To Do Better</a>" television series on BET, as well as the blog, "<a href="http://www.conversateisnotaword.com/" rel="nofollow">Conversate Is Not A Word</a>," I'm thinking this site could be a nod in the right direction. Sure, right now we've got what we think are loads of black or urban oriented news sites, but I think there's a clever hook and angle on this one. I especially love the viral video that kind of breaks the notions of what the site could be about, in terms of monolithic blackness: <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SUmpN7U-aB0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SUmpN7U-aB0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> What's more interesting though is that she's starting this site with Urban Communications, yeah the ones who recently purchased NiggaSpace and have OurSpace. And to Johnathan, I peeped your credentials http://www.johnathanandersendesign.com, and you're no laughing matter. Considering this site was started by Jam Donaldson, an attorney from Washington D.C., the creator of Hotghettomess.com and the “We Got To Do Better” television series on BET, as well as the blog, “Conversate Is Not A Word,” I’m thinking this site could be a nod in the right direction. Sure, right now we’ve got what we think are loads of black or urban oriented news sites, but I think there’s a clever hook and angle on this one. I especially love the viral video that kind of breaks the notions of what the site could be about, in terms of monolithic blackness:

What’s more interesting though is that she’s starting this site with Urban Communications, yeah the ones who recently purchased NiggaSpace and have OurSpace.

And to Johnathan, I peeped your credentials http://www.johnathanandersendesign.com, and you’re no laughing matter.

]]> By: Johnathan http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-18449 Johnathan Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:40:51 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-18449 @Anthony - Jade's review was fair and honestly, gave me a wake up call on the impact a poor launch can have. You can check out more of my work at http://www.johnathanandersendesign.com/ Check out the Capabilities section for description of services :) Quick List of previous projects: XXLmag.com (though not the current design) King-mag.com Rides-mag.com Slamonline.com Highbridnation.com Jamati.com hotghettomess.com @Anthony – Jade’s review was fair and honestly, gave me a wake up call on the impact a poor launch can have.

You can check out more of my work at http://www.johnathanandersendesign.com/

Check out the Capabilities section for description of services :)

Quick List of previous projects:
XXLmag.com (though not the current design)
King-mag.com
Rides-mag.com
Slamonline.com
Highbridnation.com
Jamati.com
hotghettomess.com

]]> By: Anthony Farrior http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-18432 Anthony Farrior Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:55:25 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-18432 The Combination of Jade's firm but fair review and Johnathon's quick fix turnaround shows we are ready to widen our stance in the online business space. Very clean lines and great use of widgets...Do you have a card or portfolio site? :) The Combination of Jade’s firm but fair review and Johnathon’s quick fix turnaround shows we are ready to widen our stance in the online business space. Very clean lines and great use of widgets…Do you have a card or portfolio site? :)

]]> By: Lisa http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-18397 Lisa Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:38:45 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-18397 Wow! that site was hot. Its about time someone did "black" news with some edge. Im so tired of Ebony/Jet news or hip hop gossip. It seems that black news magazines are either generic, street or overly ideological. Im curious about the first post where you complained that we didnt know what perspective the news was coming from. Why would we need a perspective? We all bring our own perspectives and then agree or disagree. I think we should always be presented with a variety of perspectives. Left VS Right is getting very tired. i wish them well. Wow! that site was hot. Its about time someone did “black” news with some edge. Im so tired of Ebony/Jet news or hip hop gossip. It seems that black news magazines are either generic, street or overly ideological. Im curious about the first post where you complained that we didnt know what perspective the news was coming from. Why would we need a perspective? We all bring our own perspectives and then agree or disagree. I think we should always be presented with a variety of perspectives. Left VS Right is getting very tired. i wish them well.

]]> By: Angela http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-18376 Angela Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:47:53 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-18376 Johnathan you design skills are on point! ;) Love the about us page, it is very comprehensive and informative. Johnathan you design skills are on point! ;) Love the about us page, it is very comprehensive and informative.

]]> By: Jade http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-18365 Jade Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:39:57 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-18365 @Johnathan Thanks for the update! The about page is amazing. I love it!! @Johnathan

Thanks for the update! The about page is amazing. I love it!!

]]> By: Johnathan http://www.blackweb20.com/2008/10/28/how-not-to-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-18363 Johnathan Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:53:18 +0000 http://www.blackweb20.com/?p=870#comment-18363 The about page has been added for anyone interested (http://www.blackpower.com/about/). Still working on a few other features. Check out www.hotghettomess.com, I finished design and development on that a couple of weeks ago, also on WP. The about page has been added for anyone interested (http://www.blackpower.com/about/).

Still working on a few other features. Check out http://www.hotghettomess.com, I finished design and development on that a couple of weeks ago, also on WP.

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