Comments on: Mixx: A Plea for Help http://thelostjacket.com/social-media/mixx-plea Community, Creativity and Marketing Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:05:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Julie http://thelostjacket.com/social-media/mixx-plea/comment-page-1#comment-3425 Julie Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:38:03 +0000 http://thelostjacket.com/?p=474#comment-3425 well, with all due respect, perhaps the problem of web startups these days is that they cater to the web marketers far too much without enough thought for the mainstream users. Digg might be profitable for marketers, but it is not profitable for digg because, regardless of how big it is, it's still not as mainstream as myspace or facebook. Mixx has the potential to get there precisely because it targets the user, not the marketer. well, with all due respect, perhaps the problem of web startups these days is that they cater to the web marketers far too much without enough thought for the mainstream users. Digg might be profitable for marketers, but it is not profitable for digg because, regardless of how big it is, it's still not as mainstream as myspace or facebook. Mixx has the potential to get there precisely because it targets the user, not the marketer.

]]> By: Julie http://thelostjacket.com/social-media/mixx-plea/comment-page-1#comment-2958 Julie Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:38:03 +0000 http://thelostjacket.com/?p=474#comment-2958 well, with all due respect, perhaps the problem of web startups these days is that they cater to the web marketers far too much without enough thought for the mainstream users. Digg might be profitable for marketers, but it is not profitable for digg because, regardless of how big it is, it's still not as mainstream as myspace or facebook. Mixx has the potential to get there precisely because it targets the user, not the marketer. well, with all due respect, perhaps the problem of web startups these days is that they cater to the web marketers far too much without enough thought for the mainstream users. Digg might be profitable for marketers, but it is not profitable for digg because, regardless of how big it is, it's still not as mainstream as myspace or facebook. Mixx has the potential to get there precisely because it targets the user, not the marketer.

]]> By: Julie http://thelostjacket.com/social-media/mixx-plea/comment-page-1#comment-2491 Julie Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:38:03 +0000 http://thelostjacket.com/?p=474#comment-2491 well, with all due respect, perhaps the problem of web startups these days is that they cater to the web marketers far too much without enough thought for the mainstream users. Digg might be profitable for marketers, but it is not profitable for digg because, regardless of how big it is, it's still not as mainstream as myspace or facebook. Mixx has the potential to get there precisely because it targets the user, not the marketer. well, with all due respect, perhaps the problem of web startups these days is that they cater to the web marketers far too much without enough thought for the mainstream users. Digg might be profitable for marketers, but it is not profitable for digg because, regardless of how big it is, it's still not as mainstream as myspace or facebook. Mixx has the potential to get there precisely because it targets the user, not the marketer.

]]> By: Julie http://thelostjacket.com/social-media/mixx-plea/comment-page-1#comment-158 Julie Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:38:03 +0000 http://thelostjacket.com/?p=474#comment-158 well, with all due respect, perhaps the problem of web startups these days is that they cater to the web marketers far too much without enough thought for the mainstream users. Digg might be profitable for marketers, but it is not profitable for digg because, regardless of how big it is, it's still not as mainstream as myspace or facebook. Mixx has the potential to get there precisely because it targets the user, not the marketer. well, with all due respect, perhaps the problem of web startups these days is that they cater to the web marketers far too much without enough thought for the mainstream users. Digg might be profitable for marketers, but it is not profitable for digg because, regardless of how big it is, it's still not as mainstream as myspace or facebook. Mixx has the potential to get there precisely because it targets the user, not the marketer.

]]> By: Stuartfoster http://thelostjacket.com/social-media/mixx-plea/comment-page-1#comment-139 Stuartfoster Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:11:29 +0000 http://thelostjacket.com/?p=474#comment-139 I understand the need for individuality and the desire to be different from Reddit and Digg...however, the benefits for bloggers, marketers, and content producers alike (asides from creating awesome content) is traffic driving. I've had a few posts from the The Lost Jacket go "popular" on Mixx and it resulted in probably 15 total visits. That kind of traffic just doesn't cut it. I hate to say it...but in order to compete and be relevant with me it needs to be able to drive more traffic. I understand the need for individuality and the desire to be different from Reddit and Digg…however, the benefits for bloggers, marketers, and content producers alike (asides from creating awesome content) is traffic driving. I've had a few posts from the The Lost Jacket go “popular” on Mixx and it resulted in probably 15 total visits. That kind of traffic just doesn't cut it. I hate to say it…but in order to compete and be relevant with me it needs to be able to drive more traffic.

]]> By: Stuartfoster http://thelostjacket.com/social-media/mixx-plea/comment-page-1#comment-138 Stuartfoster Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:08:20 +0000 http://thelostjacket.com/?p=474#comment-138 Thanks Greg, I will definitely do so. (I've actually interacted/spoken with a few of them and was very happy with their willingness to listen) Thanks Greg, I will definitely do so. (I've actually interacted/spoken with a few of them and was very happy with their willingness to listen)

]]> By: Julie http://thelostjacket.com/social-media/mixx-plea/comment-page-1#comment-137 Julie Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:21:20 +0000 http://thelostjacket.com/?p=474#comment-137 I agree with you on the spam part--that's a real bummer, but mixx not having a designated landing page is the most important part of what makes it unique. Changing it to make it more like digg or reddit would do just that . . . make it more like digg or reddit.<br /><br />The commenter above me suggested in the mixxingbowl forums that users be able to customize their landing page wich would be cool.<br /><br />Thanks for your comments! I agree with you on the spam part–that's a real bummer, but mixx not having a designated landing page is the most important part of what makes it unique. Changing it to make it more like digg or reddit would do just that . . . make it more like digg or reddit.

The commenter above me suggested in the mixxingbowl forums that users be able to customize their landing page wich would be cool.

Thanks for your comments!

]]> By: Greg Davies aka cGt2099 http://thelostjacket.com/social-media/mixx-plea/comment-page-1#comment-136 Greg Davies aka cGt2099 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:02:27 +0000 http://thelostjacket.com/?p=474#comment-136 Bravo! A good read, though I don't necessarily agree with every one of your points. Trust me, you should hit up the crew behind the scenes of Mixx with your feedback - or post it at <a href="http://MixxingBowl.com" rel="nofollow">MixxingBowl.com</a> (in the forums). They WILL listen to you. Bravo! A good read, though I don't necessarily agree with every one of your points. Trust me, you should hit up the crew behind the scenes of Mixx with your feedback – or post it at MixxingBowl.com (in the forums). They WILL listen to you.

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