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Originally Posted by Bman
I just think that the webmasters are ahead of the curve. They see imagery all day and get bored before the surfer. When they see something new they know it will have the same pop in the eyes of the surfer. I dont blame them for being fickle it's part of adapting. However there are those that know how to use content properly and those that don't.
Eeverything is sellable including shit...they just call it Fertilizer and charge extra! ;)
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A lot of webmasters and
BROgram owners and even photographers think like webmasters (or whatever their title). Not like the
consumer.
I can't tell you the number of conversations I have had on ICQ or at conferences with people where some BROgram will tell you the customer wants this or that but it is not based on
ANYTHING they have picked up from the actual
CUSTOMER. They are just parroting board lore, or what they THINK the customer wants. That is why a lot of these programs and sites are failing.
The smaller companies, the mom and pops, are not having these issues. They are in more direct contact with their fan base, and often times know each others names, and where from, and what they like. A lot of good feedback directly from patrons, and members. A lot, have forums where they interact with their fan base, and keep their finger on the pulse of demand.
This is why they are uneffected, or minimally, by this economy. If you give people exactly what they want, they are not going anywhere. The more they feel a part of the process, the more they remain loyal.
It is something few larger companies practice, but the grass roots guys and gals do.
