Apologies if I came off as just trying to promote my site but, I was mostly looking for feedback. I do agree I need to make it robust so users on the site don't get taken advantage of. In my other responses I mentioned what I planned to do to keep the posts high-quality and limit spam but, after...
Really appreciate this breakdown, you’ve clearly super knowledgeable in this and I think don't blame you for being skeptical.
The voting system is definitely the trickiest part. I'm planning to treat it more like an MVP experiment than a fixed mechanic. If it starts getting abused or botted...
I was planning on having a user reputation system and also the ability to report a post/account if they are just spamming low quality posts. Also I was going to limit the amount a user can post so I don't get overflowed by spam and low-quality posts. Categories is something that will be in the...
Right now, I’m just focused on gauging interest and validating whether there's a real market for this kind of website.
In terms of long-term monetization, I’m thinking of a few possibilities like ads, sponsored deal placements, and maybe a tiered subscription for contributors who want extra...
Hey everyone,
I’m developing a deal-sharing website where affiliate marketers can post deals using their own affiliate links, something most big sites (slickdeals) don’t allow.
The idea is simple:
You post a deal
Users upvote what’s best
The top deals get visibility
You keep 100% of your...
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