My entrepreneurial idea is for a scouting database for both collegiate and professional basketball players. The main draw to the site/app is that it allows the user or viewer to be the "expert" and create their own content. The engagement and conversation created would allow "Shoot, Score, Scout" to survive and thrive in a nichified arena.
Over the past 8-9 weeks, my idea has evolved exponentially. The topics we've been assigned to discuss have elicited ideas in my mind. I feel like after each blog post, I've slightly tweaked my main idea, even if it's been to a small degree. In the first phase of the project, I wasn't sure who would be intrigued by the site and what the incentive to post would be.
I eventually figured that elevating the best, most analytical comments would be featured more on the site and provide incentive to smart posts. Writers, bloggers, scouts, fans and players would be encouraged to post and create a trusting environment.
Another thing I tweaked as time went on was the use of Photoshop and design in general. There are so many basketball sites and I need something that could separate mine. Design can do just that. A sleek, smooth and readable design could easily draw more viewers and comments but I didn't realize that initially.
Security is another aspect of the database that evolved over time. At first it didn't strike me as significant but as I viewed basketball forums and blogs, I noticed that security and spam is an issue. The last thing I need is a spam-riddled database because it turns people away.
To make "Shoot, Score, Scout" a legit draw, I need to first get money and bring in basketball people to moderate who have a large internet klout. The given bloggers and writers would then have their readers write and contribute to the database. I would need financial and tech support to execute the idea to the best of my ability.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Blog Post For Computer Security
My entrepreneurial idea is a basketball scouting database called "Shoot, Score, Scout." The app allows the user to create content, be an "expert," and engage with other basketball fans, coaches, writers and players through the database.
Of course, computer security is something that has to be a key focus, especially in the beginning of the execution of "Shoot, Score, Scout." In general, the other websites that I would contend with have had some struggles with computer security, so if I could eliminate viruses and spam from my database, I would have an edge over the competitors.
I don't know how truly effective it is, but something I could to to minimize spam and viruses is to include multiple aspects to the registration phase to ensure it's a person registering. Also, I could use firewalls, safeguards and antivirus programs to ensure nothing can diminish or hurt
As a whole, to be a successful database, I have to ensure that it is clean. I have to avoid my users from getting worms, viruses, and make sure hackers and crackers steer clear of my program. If I can do this, I'll be one step closer to creating a potentially successful app and website.
Of course, computer security is something that has to be a key focus, especially in the beginning of the execution of "Shoot, Score, Scout." In general, the other websites that I would contend with have had some struggles with computer security, so if I could eliminate viruses and spam from my database, I would have an edge over the competitors.
I don't know how truly effective it is, but something I could to to minimize spam and viruses is to include multiple aspects to the registration phase to ensure it's a person registering. Also, I could use firewalls, safeguards and antivirus programs to ensure nothing can diminish or hurt
As a whole, to be a successful database, I have to ensure that it is clean. I have to avoid my users from getting worms, viruses, and make sure hackers and crackers steer clear of my program. If I can do this, I'll be one step closer to creating a potentially successful app and website.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Operating Systems
My entrepreneurial idea is a basketball scouting database called Shoot, Score, Scout. It allows users (fans, players, writers) to be the expert and share their analysis. If users engage with one another like I'd hope, there would be a unique basketball frenzied environment that analyzes players and shares pictures and ideas.
Operating Systems
Online, "Shoot, Score, Scout" would be used on a web browser so it would not necessarily be involved with operating systems. It would be viable on both Macs operating systems as well as Windows. Obviously, it would greatly benefit from working on both systems.
A big decision I would have to make is how the mobile application would service. Ideally, it would be nice to be used on both the Android market and the iPhone one. For iPhone, the app would have to almost conform to what they want, but for the Android, since it's open-sourced, I would have more freedom to make it just what I want.
In effect, the Android market design could be a little more fluid and in accordance to my liking. The iPhone app might not be as appealing to certain audiences, but as long as it reached the target crowd, that's fine.
Operating Systems
Online, "Shoot, Score, Scout" would be used on a web browser so it would not necessarily be involved with operating systems. It would be viable on both Macs operating systems as well as Windows. Obviously, it would greatly benefit from working on both systems.
A big decision I would have to make is how the mobile application would service. Ideally, it would be nice to be used on both the Android market and the iPhone one. For iPhone, the app would have to almost conform to what they want, but for the Android, since it's open-sourced, I would have more freedom to make it just what I want.
In effect, the Android market design could be a little more fluid and in accordance to my liking. The iPhone app might not be as appealing to certain audiences, but as long as it reached the target crowd, that's fine.
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