Discussion of all things related to Public Domain

[tom poe <tompoe AT amihost.com>]

On Wed, 2003-12-10 at 00:13, Cookie Holley wrote:
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> This looks good in color and format. Except....where is the music?
> There should be a link to it right in the Artists info as well as on
> the playlist page.
> 
> DJs don't have time to search.

Well, we could put songs on the artist page, but the idea is to drive
visitors to the artist home page.  So, on the playlist page, there's new
songs all the time.  DJ's check out the playlists for interesting new
songs, then go to the artist page, check out their web sites, then click
on the button if they want a demo CD.  I don't know how they get to the
artist page, first.  Most of the time, they're not looking for a
specific artist, but rather listening to songs, then going to the
artist.

The search feature will let them (still have to tweak that feature) type
in an artist's name on any page, artist, playlist, or stations page. 
When they get to the artist listing, that gets them to the artist web
page to learn more about the artist. 

> 
> >
> >There are three separate setups:
> >Artist
> >Playlist
> >Stations
> >
> >The layout for each artist is standardized.  As features are added, the
> >listings will change a little, not a lot.  We will likely add Internet
> >Stations that play their songs, and other features.
> >
> >The layout for Playlists is demonstrated with Robert Lazaneo's
> >Playlist.  As we go along, stations will be added that play the artist's
> >songs or similar music.  The links will leave our site, and go directly
> >to the station sites, much like the links to the songs do.
> >
> >I haven't started adding to the Stations listings, yet.
> >
> >We'll also be figuring out the best way to get back and forth for the
> >static pages that contain all the info, like the contest page, prizes
> >page, etc.
> 
> Don't.   in the hyper link put target="blank" , never go away from
> *Your* web site. Always keep the visitor there, just let a new page
> pop up for them.

Good point, sort of.  Here's the thinking behind what we're doing.  We
are trying to hook up artists, visitors, and stations.  We're not trying
to capture an audience to stay at our site.  If we do, we put the artist
and the stations in second tier importance.  Not a good thing.  Our goal
should be to have visitors remember to stop by, get some songs, check
out some artists, and spend most of their time at stations sites and
artist sites.
> 
> >
> >On the topic of prizes.  One outfit in Africa sent a spam, but was an
> >interesting spam, as it offered two free photographic African Safaris. 
> >I am following up to see just what that's about, as it presents some
> >interesting possibilities.  They want us to auction the trips, then
> >divide the bid price with them.  We want to just offer the trips, no
> >dividing anything.  So, will keep you posted on developments.
> >
> >We have Mighty Sam McClain and Tanya Michelle as our branding couple. 
> >We'll want to develop a nifty way to maximize that aspect of the site. 
> >Ideas?
> 
> On some of the pages you'll want to use a sound clip from the
> co-branders. If you like I can make some for you and you choose which
> you like. They are good and you need to use their talent in every
> aspect possible to promote your web page. It's a plus for everyone
> involved.

Super!  Let's see what you can do.  
> 
> Your logo has to go!!  It really detracts from the web page, because
> the colors don't match and the co-branders should be on each side of
> it on every page. I don't mean that to be rude....just honest.

Logo is gone!  Well, it will be when you folks come up with one that you
like.  Everybody that wants a different logo, scratch something out, and
we'll collectively come up with something that works.  I like the idea
of Mighty Sam on one side, Tanya Michelle on the other, and something in
the middle for SONG STORM.  We link the images to their sound clips? 
Maybe we can get a set of logos with different sound clips for each of
the three pages?  That breaks out to three sound clips for each of
them.  Too many?
> 
> Every page should look pretty much like all others with few
> exceptions....maily of content, but all the same colors and
> features...simple is good, people won't get lost so easily and will
> return. The Artists page is nicely done...

The other pages are the same.  They just look different now, until the
content gets added.
> 
> >
> >Cookie didn't sign up for the group list, so she's missed a bunch.  I
> >didn't realize she wasn't getting messages.  Cookie, you need to sign
> >up.  I'll send an invite, if you want, and this time, I'll follow up to
> >make sure you don't delete the invite as spam.  :)
> 
> I didn't know anything about it.

That's because you deleted the invites (yes, two so far!).  I'll try
again, maybe tomorrow, and stay real close 'til you are on board. :)
> >
> >Please find some minutes to check out the site, and share your thoughts,
> >so we can decision-make all over the place, and get your ideas working.
> >Happy Holidays,
> >Tom
> 
> I have other Artists to get signed up.
> 
> I also will be posting some video of Mighty Sam that you can link to.
> : )
> 
> Let me know when you have the pages all uniform and I'll start sending
> more Artists over to them.

The pages are all uniform, and send the artists, right away.
> 
> Please send me the invite.
> 
> Much love to you!!
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> Cookie Holley
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