Comments on: Loudclick: Build Web Sites Together http://minnov8.com/2008/05/09/loudclick/ Minnesota Technology Innovation News & Insights Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:04:02 +0000 hourly 1 By: Paul Konrardy http://minnov8.com/2008/05/09/loudclick/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Paul Konrardy Wed, 14 May 2008 19:34:39 +0000 http://minnov8.com/?p=286#comment-63 Excellent article that represents the over-riding best features of LoudClick. One area that I believe should be highlighted, however, is the ability to build websites that offer the highest level of participation flexibility. Users can determine who does what – that’s pretty straightforward. The nuance is the ability to build a site and communicate with others in a safe way – free from exposing personal identity (with the accompanying spam targeting posed by e-mail exposure). This communication allows users to build their community around their interests and not the interests of the hosting company. Niche social networks fit into this category nicely, but LoudClick goes further than that by allowing the user to participate in as many websites – and thereby communities – as they like. All with one login and one place to set up how they want to communicate. Once started, it’s hard not to see how elegantly simple this idea will make people’s view of the internet and how they will best utilize its potential. Excellent article that represents the over-riding best features of LoudClick. One area that I believe should be highlighted, however, is the ability to build websites that offer the highest level of participation flexibility. Users can determine who does what – that’s pretty straightforward. The nuance is the ability to build a site and communicate with others in a safe way – free from exposing personal identity (with the accompanying spam targeting posed by e-mail exposure). This communication allows users to build their community around their interests and not the interests of the hosting company. Niche social networks fit into this category nicely, but LoudClick goes further than that by allowing the user to participate in as many websites – and thereby communities – as they like. All with one login and one place to set up how they want to communicate. Once started, it’s hard not to see how elegantly simple this idea will make people’s view of the internet and how they will best utilize its potential.

]]> By: Faseeh http://minnov8.com/2008/05/09/loudclick/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Faseeh Mon, 12 May 2008 04:25:13 +0000 http://minnov8.com/?p=286#comment-52 I found the loudclick one of the best tool for creating website. I like the feature of groups and sharing which differentiate this product from the other products. I found the loudclick one of the best tool for creating website. I like the feature of groups and sharing which differentiate this product from the other products.

]]> By: Alex Huff http://minnov8.com/2008/05/09/loudclick/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Alex Huff Sun, 11 May 2008 21:48:40 +0000 http://minnov8.com/?p=286#comment-49 I found the article very accurate and compelling, Thank you. On the topic of competition, if compared to the website builder and blog products mentioned, we are in a tough fight. However, if you look at the top ranked, most successful and highest traffic sites on the web. Most of them have an opt-in participation component. Plainly put, the site content is a result of the same people "consuming" the media and "producing" the media. Whether you're looking at YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, Wikipedia, Craigslist, etc. they all have one thing in common, anyone can add to the collective content of the site, without prior permission. What happens when people can produce a website with the same qualities, maintain control of live content, without having to become a programmer to do it? We believe it creates a framework that will allow anyone to create websites that operate with the same principles. When the barrier to entry is removed to participation websites, it changes the focus from producing websites with the largest number of users, to websites with tremendous value to the community they serve. Websites can be more personal (with less Mass Appeal) while providing greater value to their audience of producers. Below are a handful of simple websites created by LoudClick users to illustrate this concept: http://benazirbhutto.loudclick.net http://heathledger.loudclick.net http://ronpaul.loudclick.net In addition, some users have designed completely original sites like... http://www.pickycook.com http://www.twincityfab.com http://curltherock.loudclick.net The point is, if you want a website that YOU build, there are a lot of options. If you want a website built by your visitors, you have LoudClick.net - build websites together. http://www.loudclick.net I found the article very accurate and compelling, Thank you. On the topic of competition, if compared to the website builder and blog products mentioned, we are in a tough fight. However, if you look at the top ranked, most successful and highest traffic sites on the web. Most of them have an opt-in participation component. Plainly put, the site content is a result of the same people “consuming” the media and “producing” the media. Whether you’re looking at YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, Wikipedia, Craigslist, etc. they all have one thing in common, anyone can add to the collective content of the site, without prior permission. What happens when people can produce a website with the same qualities, maintain control of live content, without having to become a programmer to do it? We believe it creates a framework that will allow anyone to create websites that operate with the same principles. When the barrier to entry is removed to participation websites, it changes the focus from producing websites with the largest number of users, to websites with tremendous value to the community they serve. Websites can be more personal (with less Mass Appeal) while providing greater value to their audience of producers.

Below are a handful of simple websites created by LoudClick users to illustrate this concept:
http://benazirbhutto.loudclick.net
http://heathledger.loudclick.net
http://ronpaul.loudclick.net

In addition, some users have designed completely original sites like…
http://www.pickycook.com
http://www.twincityfab.com
http://curltherock.loudclick.net

The point is, if you want a website that YOU build, there are a lot of options. If you want a website built by your visitors, you have LoudClick.net – build websites together.

http://www.loudclick.net

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