As I’m currently get closer to my social network launch new ideas are starting to pile up. But there is one I want to run by you guys/gals to see what you think.

Upon sign up everyone will automatically be put in a community. The community will be based on city which will be a custom field in the sign up form. (later they can create sub-groups within or out of the city community).

The reason for this is…

Going forward once a community has been developed to (for argument sake) 100
members, they can then vote on a local establishment they would like to try (list of local establishment will be provided). Any local establishment that has 75% of the vote, we will then approach with a Groupon type deal which will then be offered to our online community.

This helps me in many ways. I don’t have the budget or manpower to be running the streets trying to find businesses to promote so I feel my chances of success are better this way because…

1. A group of people chose it so sales conversion should be relatively higher.
2. I can approach a local establishment with more confidence because I have the power of community behind me.

Stay tune for idea number 2

@andrea-vahl. That is only a part of what the website will offer. I like what you are saying but if had a business and you heard 100 new customers would like to try your service..
A. would that boost your confidence about reputation of your business?
B. would you not try and put together a deal that is beneficial for all parties involved?

I would think a smart business person would not turn his/her nose up at 100 new people walking through the door but instead try to make it fit in to whatever business model they have.

Maybe this topic does belong in the small business section.

I like it, Rudy. Keep us posted.