I AM sure a few people will be interested to click around the newly launched thebusinessdesk.com website which has opened up a North West based service alongside its existing Yorkshire site.
How-Do has a bit of background on the people behind the site and it offers a clean and crisp design, with some interesting news articles running through it.
Not too sure the request to register for a free account to read the full story is very user friendly, I think such a step dramatically reduces the chances of other sites and blogs linking to you.
Personally I wouldn't be happy sending people to a site where they were being asked to register details to read a story, the connection I have with readers is too valuable for that.
Craig,
you cannot leave comments or track back on Business Desk as yet.
It is one reason I read How-Do. Most people do not get this, and I mean the ones that leave neutral or positive comments (There is a lot of nasty remarks as well).
Without the interaction the connection to the site will not be as strong as it could be. I hope Business Desk develop this side of their site and draw readers in.
Saying that I am happy to have another voice talking about business in the area. The last two years has seen 5 titles fall away, which is very disappointing.
Rob
Posted by: Rob Artisan | October 05, 2008 at 21:12
Hi Rob, as you say the importance of interaction can not be over stressed. It can be a lonely place the internet if you try and put walls around readers .
All the best, Craig
Posted by: Craig McGinty | October 09, 2008 at 08:34