Though could it not be considered profit in some form, as I'm working for free on the project? It's the site's profit, rather than my own?
(do I get free membership for this great idea?)
I think the invitations idea is a good one, though I want to keep it so every member has paid $1 to get in. maybe adding some incentive to getting your friends to join. Like your name appears in a slightly larger font if all three of your invites were used.
Right now it's just a static HTML page that I'm manually updating, but there are a lot of ideas, like this one, I'm hoping to play with.
Equally like your tactics via twitter, and buying the domain ( I might borrow that! ) to gain members.
BUT... This is a horrible example of what budding internet entrepreneurs should be aiming for. Truly horrid.
It was sort of an experiment for me and if it ever turns any real money I will be using it to build on existing plans for a proper start-up. The Club isn't the pinnacle of what I want to make, rather it's a side-note.
Though, unless I covered it above, why do you say it's horrid? Simply the vapid and useless nature of the product?
Bottom line, you executed from idea to product, horrid or not. That IS great. The knowledge of knowing how to go from idea to paid service is very valuable.
I dont know if it is poorly made. Tiny is not a bad thing nor is a lack of scope.
And member #7 (of 24 thus far) is named Tits McGhee, from Whale's Vagina (a slang term for San Diego, it seems.)
nicely done.
