IMPORTANT!!! QUESTIONS FOR ALL WRITEBLR CONNECTS FOLLOWERS/MEMBERS
All right folks, for the first time, instability in Tumblr’s site is making me antsy.
Now, before I discuss anything else, let me say this:
WRITEBLR CONNECTS IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
I repeat: nothing is changing right now. I do not have any plans to make any platform changes in the near or not-so-near future. As far as I know, current changes should not affect WC. I have also backed all current data up, so I do have all member profiles etc. saved should something happen.
With everything that is going on (i.e. concerns that posts with links are being blocked from searches, app store issues etc.), I would like to have an alternative/backup available.
IF WC STARTED ITS OWN WEBSITE, TWO QUESTIONS:
Would you be willing to sign up for a email mailing list dedicated to progress on a WC website?
What features would you guys like to see in a site?
Automatic profile submission forms
Pages dedicated to featured writing from members
A monthly email newsletter highlighting new members
A “store” with links to member books on Amazon etc.
Database of current WIP projects that can be automatically updated by members
Right now, this is in a completely nebulous phase. Starting a full website would likely require some form of crowd-funding campaign to cover hosting costs, time required to build it, etc (which, besides a lack of ability to integrate some of these features with Tumblr’s framework, is why I haven’t added any of the above features to WC’s current site). But, I want your opinions well in advance of the need for an external site to prevent a scramble and community downtime should a change become necessary.
So, what do you all think?
Please reblog this post so we can get as many opinions as possible!