Comments on: Elevator Pitch Friday: HerHotSpot Is A Social Network Merged With Cosmopolitan Magazine

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By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:07:11 +0000

well once again you’re not the right audience. it’s great that you are a male who is “tech savvy” but this is not the demographic you fall into & most likely an area you know hence I wouldn’t be so quick to doubt these guys. It looks like they know what they are doing

By: Luis

Luis — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:02:37 +0000

Where is the revenue stream? There are tons of sites out there like it and all they have is user generated content. Its not like a forum that has a niche like talking bout technology or tv shows. And no updates like celeb gossip sites that keep users coming back for more. Why would an advertiser want to spend money with the site when they could just buy ads on facebook if facebook connect is the way you are getting hits. Unless their is some unique and exclusive content I give it about 6 months before everyone gets bored of it.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:17:57 +0000

Why does it have to be pink?! And why does the name make me feel like I am visiting a porn site? I think the concept is awesome, but the name and the color just make it so…tragic.

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By: Heidi Richards Mooney

Heidi Richards Mooney — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:43:40 +0000

Just love the article on HERHOTSPOT and am delighted to have found the site. I will be sharing the link with the readers of WE Magazine for Women as well as my members. I think the site works and that is what is important when it comes to social networking.

Yes, a little more editorial content could help and I am sure they are already working on it.

Have a great day… and thanks!

Heidi Richards Mooney

By: hotspotlocator

hotspotlocator — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:02:01 +0000

Oh and why isn’t the spamlocator moron all over this with his new hotspotlocator splog?

By: His hot spot

His hot spot — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:58:30 +0000

I swear if I see ‘… after the jump’ one more time in a blog spot I am deleting the entire internet.

By: Brian P.

Brian P. — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:00:13 +0000

This site is actually rather well put together. I’m pretty impressed. I’m waiting for bigger and better facebook connect integrations.

By: Susan Mitchel

Susan Mitchel — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:13:42 +0000

Great idea. There needs to be a place for women to be women and not worry about everyone else. The thing guys dont get is that popsugar and perez dont deal with the stuff that we really want to know. Those sites are fun when you are bored but at the end of the day they are kinda just noise. Plus, the design is cool also on this site – very twitter meets facebook. Do we know if they have funding? Are they be leaving their beta anytime soon?

By: Dumb Babes Like Hotspot

Dumb Babes Like Hotspot — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:10:44 +0000

… you got to be kidding! We guys know what the “HotSpot” is and where it is — We spend our life trying to get there,,,, and stay there.

Yes, the site’s name is cool, but, gals, give us a break!
[What is your number?]

By: Cristina

Cristina — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:38:12 +0000

I think herhotspot.com is a great way for girls to be able to find a safe spot to talk about the stuff that really matters. Ya the name throws me off a little bit, but it is the hot spot to go! Niche social sites are a great way for people to express themselves once they’ve been saturated by sites like facebook and myspace. I’m excited to see the site grow!

By: Hugh Simpson

Hugh Simpson — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:29:43 +0000

I am good friend of her Mom who is a well known media executive and TV personality herself. Brette has a very good background herself including working in Hollywood. She had another site befoe this one and by just reading the headline at TechCrunch I also thought dirty thoughts.

However I will assure you that Brette is NO airhead and she will go a long way with this one!

Kudos, Brette!

By: Thomasd1010

Thomasd1010 — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:03:13 +0000

herhotspot.com addresses the post college confusion and gives “young women and outlet as well as place for support niche social sites that are extension of users existing core online personalities (Facebook etc.) allows them to communicate on a focused topic with like minded community members

By: DJ Chang

DJ Chang — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:43:44 +0000

1. This is not an elevator pitch, but a marketing pitch for a website.

2. Spunky video that matches their target audience, but does not match the Techcrunch audience. Thus, we’re not qualified to speak for the content.

3. Success is long-term execution. Too early to call on their website.

Again, I’m not sure that this geek audience can provide much advise.

By: George

George — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:26:36 +0000

I think there’s room for more sites geared towards this crowd. It looks like a great concept to me and wish them the best!

By: david

david — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:56:50 +0000

yeah, I’m really not too sure about that name. Every reader has to be thinking about another “spot”

By: Henley

Henley — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:56:40 +0000

I think it’s a decent site, though sites like PopSugar seem to already fulfill this need. But yeah, more editorial content is needed.. get some writers on board.

By: John Corey

John Corey — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:01:47 +0000

It did not feel like an elevator pitch. Or it was just a long ride in the elevator. The target audience was clear. Just too long.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:51:20 +0000

I think HerHotSpot is great… As a 25 year old girl I’m telling you there aren’t a lot of sites out there that cover the range of topics this site does and that lets us the community speak up.

By: Joe Gartrell

Joe Gartrell — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:17:33 +0000

What need does this fulfill? There are literally hundreds of digital outlets that do the same thing. Pass.

By: Jon Adams

Jon Adams — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:09:26 +0000

Err.. your comment is equally as useless.

To guard against perpertuating a cycle of useless comments, I’ll give my candid opinion on the pitch.

It sounds like another social network. Nothing bad there, if the niche is well defined. She seems really enthusiastic about the venture which makes it come across well.

The minus: it would have been nice if she had explained the business model. It is an elevator pitch after all.

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