College/campus blog, news, events +more?

[jsmalcer]

Hey I havent strayed far from the newbie section but I really want to keep myself occupied outside of class and I was looking at the lack of websites dedicated to the city of Bowling Green Ohio, Home of Bowling Green State Univ. I've been here for 3 years and know this place well, and have many friends and contacts in the city. I was thinking of little social networking website, deals for students, reviews, nightlife drink specials, etc...

1) I was wondering what the potential ($$ wise, I know users is endless) of a website like this has to offer.
2) Any domain recommendations? I was thinking BGblog.com or BGscene.com?
3) Could I make any money advertising housing/hotels?
4) I was also trying to brainstorm a unique element to the website, I just can't find it. I wanted something interactive, a registry of some sort. ugh i dunno... I'M LISTENING! :music:

 

[Greg]

1) I was wondering what the potential ($$ wise, I know users is endless) of a website like this has to offer.

A city of 30,000 with a major university could make $$$$$

2) Any domain recommendations? I was thinking BGblog.com or BGscene.com?

BowlingGreenOhio.org is available or how about something with Falcons. Just a thought.

3) Could I make any money advertising housing/hotels?

Affiliate programs are your best bet right away but build the traffic and you should be able to sell ad space.

4) I was also trying to brainstorm a unique element to the website, I just can't find it. I wanted something interactive, a registry of some sort. ugh i dunno... I'M LISTENING!

Unique? By BGSU students for BGSU students

 

[nielsencl]

I agree with the previous response, but you have a huge advantage if you are at the location!!! I would look around and see what types of resources there are for BG and then talk to people about what they need and can't find, or what would be cool to have. Pay close attention to what the college offers and you may find some things that people would like, such as class alerts by email or text, professor/course reviews, best housing options, college classified ads, or the best entertainment on or off-campus.

BGSUClassifieds might be the best option. Electronics, books, etc. And you might try starting a system where students help landlords to find new renters and the landlords would pay them some money if they approve the new renter, or pay them when the new renter finally leaves and DOESN'T lose their security deposit...! nice. That would be added incentive for renters to be responsible and I think most landlords would like that.