Gideon Greenspan - Interests
In terms of software and web development, I'm particularly interested in bootstrapped ideas with a social or personal dimension. I strive to create products which are simple, clean and highly focused on the user's needs.
Some online journals I find useful:
Aside from all that, I'm interested in travel, current affairs, languages and the philosophy of mind.
Ten Tips for Online Entrepreneurs
I aim to apply these principles, but I didn't invent them.
Many successful websites, from Google to Wikipedia, used them to build an empire.
- Gauge the market. Start with something simple. Build on it if it succeeds.
- Instant gratification. Give visitors value within 5 seconds of arriving at your site.
- The Web is about words. Write good copy, check spelling, label things clearly.
- Users hate waiting. Optimize, compress, cache. Do whatever it takes.
- Build for search. Search rankings will make or break any new website.
- Content is king. You can't fake good content. Create it, buy it, or automate its production.
- Remove barriers. Visitors are selfish and goal-oriented. Give them no reason to leave.
- Feedback is gold. Collect it, analyze it, act on it. Be humble. You don't know best.
- Measure everything. Integrate deep analytics. Constantly test alternatives.
- Bootstrap. First prove it has legs. You'll get better terms from investors, or might not need them at all.
One last thing: Great engineering is integral and crucial to your success. If you're not a strong developer, and can't get one on board, think of something else to do. Outsourcing is not an option when you're scrambling to scale.
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