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Maybe it’s because of the new year, but I’ve been thinking about the future—of this site and of my life. Launching Tribeca Citizen has been a blast, and I truly do learn something new (or meet someone new) every day. Watching it grow has certainly been rewarding: In the past week, Google Analytics registered just under 13,000 page views by more than 3,600 unique visitors. From the start, however, I had always imagined grander things, not just for Tribeca Citizen but for a company that encompassed a network of sites like this one. The problem is, I’m not a businessperson, so I’ve become a bit stuck; I can see the potential but I can’t determine whether or not it’s financially viable. So I’m looking for a business partner: If you or someone you know might want to talk about it over a coffee, email me at tribecacitizen@gmail.com.
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I hope you are able to survive, but sometimes its also wise to know when to quit, especially if it becomes a financial strain or personally stressful. Perhaps a partnership with a site like the Brownstoner couild be something to explore.
No quitting! (above :))
If every grand attempt to make something great ended in thoughts of strain or stress, we would become mediocre and lose the finess behind what this country was built on, imagination.
I say since you mentioned it, if you build a network of sites, it’s flat.
If you build a network of people (who use sites) suddenly there’s purpose behind it.
Finding the right partner may be perfect, or getting more succinct in how the citizen can help the citizens could just require more assistance.
It’s a great online source already in motion, make it a tool to do what you want, once you know exactly what that is, the financially viable part will show up.
I enjoy your site very much and it would be a shame if you stopped doing it. You have a real talent and provide a definite value add to the community. Maybe team up with Tribeca Trib or Downtown Express to direct more traffic to the site?
You do what you do so well and it would be a shame to lose you. I don’t know how long you’ve been in the nabe, but I’m one of the old, OLD-timers, and your approach – to critique the new and the old, the brass tacks and the froufrou with openness, curiosity, enthusiasm, and equanimity – is incredibly refreshing.
I wish I could offer advice or help with the business side. If a thorough and useful guide to one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in this city can’t generate funding it’s a shocking disappointment. I feel intuitively that there must be an answer. I wish you the best in your search for it.
Email me–I’ll bring you to the next LOMA meeting and you can network your lovely little ears off. (they’re fun and very very productive. Someone will know someone who can help)
Ditto, do not want to see the site go! I suggest trying to partner with existing sites/papers too.
I don’t know if this could be helpful, but the SCORE organization may be able to direct you to leads you haven’t thought of. SCORE stands for the Service Corps of Retired Executives and there wasn’t a fee some years ago, but check with 311 and they’ll direct you…..please don’t give up. Your humor and diligence would be sorely missed.