What would you like to see/What can we do?

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What would you like to see/What can we do?
Topic Started: Sep 1 2008, 10:44 PM (2,213 Views)
dbalash	Sep 1 2008, 10:44 PM Post #1
Posts: 1,821 Group: Admin Member #259 Joined: September 30, 2005	So, as you will see in the next few weeks, we will be making some slight changes to some portions of the site. These will (hopefully) all improve the site for the better, making the experience more user-friendly. However, that hopefully will not be the end of the line for changes that we make. So, my question is 2-fold. 1.) What things would you like to see on the site? Mention anything that is humanly possible, and we'll talk about it. We'll look into it, and if we think it could enhance the experience for others, we will do it. (The only thing that is currently a definite "no" is BOA videos.) 2.) What can we do to make sure you'll come back more than once? What can we add/enhance to make sure you come back in the offseason? Let us know.
	Dan Balash AIM: davidpalmerlives If you like what you see, would you please consider donating? Illinois Marching Online Store dbalash@gmail.com or balash@ilmarching.com Facebook Playlists Right click, open to view. (Updated 6/23.)


clarinetdude124	Sep 25 2008, 11:20 PM Post #2
UltraVeteran Posts: 316 Group: Contributor Member #570 Joined: September 27, 2006	Quote: 1.) What things would you like to see on the site? Mention anything that is humanly possible, and we'll talk about it. We'll look into it, and if we think it could enhance the experience for others, we will do it. (The only thing that is currently a definite "no" is BOA videos.) 2.) What can we do to make sure you'll come back more than once? What can we add/enhance to make sure you come back in the offseason? I know this is a marching website, but I think especially for the off-season, if there was a concert band aspect that might help to sustain or even enhance the number of users. People could discuss putting together commissions, what literature they're doing, and discuss contests/festivals like IMEA, Chicagoland, ISU, and Superstate. I mean, I also see the side that this is ilMARCHING.com, not ilCONCERT.com, but it's just a suggestion. Any thoughts on this?



mca7	Sep 25 2008, 11:52 PM Post #3
Rookie Posts: 16 Group: Member Member #308 Joined: October 9, 2005	clarinetdude124 Sep 25 2008, 11:20 PM I know this is a marching website, but I think especially for the off-season, if there was a concert band aspect that might help to sustain or even enhance the number of users. People could discuss putting together commissions, what literature they're doing, and discuss contests/festivals like IMEA, Chicagoland, ISU, and Superstate. I mean, I also see the side that this is ilMARCHING.com, not ilCONCERT.com, but it's just a suggestion. Any thoughts on this? I think it is a great idea.



ItsOnTheField	Sep 26 2008, 12:35 AM Post #4
UltraVeteran Posts: 432 Group: Member Member #248 Joined: September 28, 2005	Videos like the Indiana site!!



Drummer79	Sep 26 2008, 01:47 AM Post #5
Posts: 319 Group: Moderator Member #565 Joined: September 25, 2006	what would you guys think of some coverage of the IL Winter Drumlines and Winter Guards?
	John Donovan Percussion Caption Head Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps 07, 08 Percussion Instructor: Evolution Winter Drumline 09' Lockport HS 08 Wheaton-Warrenville South 09' (battery) Percussion Arranger Lockport HS 08'


dbalash	Sep 26 2008, 06:47 AM Post #6
Posts: 1,821 Group: Admin Member #259 Joined: September 30, 2005	ItsOnTheField Sep 26 2008, 01:35 AM Videos like the Indiana site!! We're discussing this. The problem with this is, we don't have a staff big enough to cover all the shows, and if I'm sent videos for a on-site video player, I unfortunately don't have the time to encode all of the videos. IM.com had to encode 127 1 minute clips this weekend. That's a lot of work. I've recently become good friends with the IM.com staff, and I'm thinking about "borrowing" some of their ideas for our site.
	Dan Balash AIM: davidpalmerlives If you like what you see, would you please consider donating? Illinois Marching Online Store dbalash@gmail.com or balash@ilmarching.com Facebook Playlists Right click, open to view. (Updated 6/23.)


dbalash	Sep 26 2008, 07:25 AM Post #7
Posts: 1,821 Group: Admin Member #259 Joined: September 30, 2005	clarinetdude124 Sep 26 2008, 12:20 AM Quote: 1.) What things would you like to see on the site? Mention anything that is humanly possible, and we'll talk about it. We'll look into it, and if we think it could enhance the experience for others, we will do it. (The only thing that is currently a definite "no" is BOA videos.) 2.) What can we do to make sure you'll come back more than once? What can we add/enhance to make sure you come back in the offseason? I know this is a marching website, but I think especially for the off-season, if there was a concert band aspect that might help to sustain or even enhance the number of users. People could discuss putting together commissions, what literature they're doing, and discuss contests/festivals like IMEA, Chicagoland, ISU, and Superstate. I mean, I also see the side that this is ilMARCHING.com, not ilCONCERT.com, but it's just a suggestion. Any thoughts on this? Concert band discussion forum created.
	Dan Balash AIM: davidpalmerlives If you like what you see, would you please consider donating? Illinois Marching Online Store dbalash@gmail.com or balash@ilmarching.com Facebook Playlists Right click, open to view. (Updated 6/23.)


mortonbabs23	Sep 26 2008, 02:47 PM Post #8
Member Posts: 34 Group: Member Member #662 Joined: November 5, 2006	i think all the ideas (concert band, videos, winter line/guard) are great. i would especially like to see some winter drumline/ winterguard stuff on the site, since you really dont get to see a lot if you arent actively involved in the groups.
	Morton High School Alto Sax 2006- Famous Daves 2007- Ex Atrum: Out of the Dark 2008- AF632: Brave New World 2009- The Butterfly Effect


Drummer79	Sep 26 2008, 08:00 PM Post #9
Posts: 319 Group: Moderator Member #565 Joined: September 25, 2006	mortonbabs23 Sep 26 2008, 02:47 PM i think all the ideas (concert band, videos, winter line/guard) are great. i would especially like to see some winter drumline/ winterguard stuff on the site, since you really dont get to see a lot if you arent actively involved in the groups. I'm about to have a lot more involvement with the activity, so I will see what I can do and find out who is competing within the state.
	John Donovan Percussion Caption Head Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps 07, 08 Percussion Instructor: Evolution Winter Drumline 09' Lockport HS 08 Wheaton-Warrenville South 09' (battery) Percussion Arranger Lockport HS 08'


NNHSax	Sep 28 2008, 10:28 PM Post #10
Silents Posts: 169 Group: Member Member #1,472 Joined: September 27, 2008	I think videos would help. Especially for the people who really wnat to see the shows of other schools.
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Mellophone1234	Oct 14 2008, 07:15 PM Post #11
Rookie Posts: 3 Group: Potential Member Member #1,582 Joined: October 13, 2008	I think a concert page would be great!



top12	Oct 14 2008, 10:46 PM Post #12
Rookie Posts: 6 Group: Potential Member Member #1,592 Joined: October 14, 2008	Covering WGI would probably help you out...when theres no marching band everyone seems to flock to guard and indoor line!



dbalash	Dec 15 2008, 10:38 AM Post #13
Posts: 1,821 Group: Admin Member #259 Joined: September 30, 2005	What would you guys think about an online store, like CafePress.com? We've been discussing selling things like hats, t-shirts/polos/sweatshirts, etc.
	Dan Balash AIM: davidpalmerlives If you like what you see, would you please consider donating? Illinois Marching Online Store dbalash@gmail.com or balash@ilmarching.com Facebook Playlists Right click, open to view. (Updated 6/23.)


ADSkinner	Dec 15 2008, 03:29 PM Post #14
Member Posts: 42 Group: Member Member #774 Joined: September 30, 2007	dbalash Dec 15 2008, 10:38 AM What would you guys think about an online store, like CafePress.com? We've been discussing selling things like hats, t-shirts/polos/sweatshirts, etc. GOOD IDEA. I'd buy stuff. And then we could all recognize each other in the real world. Oh the possibilities.



dbalash	Dec 15 2008, 06:39 PM Post #15
Posts: 1,821 Group: Admin Member #259 Joined: September 30, 2005	ADSkinner Dec 15 2008, 03:29 PM GOOD IDEA. I'd buy stuff. And then we could all recognize each other in the real world. Oh the possibilities. The large problem with CafePress is items on the site can get rather pricey. CafePress charges a base price (which they take), and then to make a profit, you have to charge a "markup price" (which you get). For example: Dark T-shirt Base price: $18.99 Markup: 1.01 Total: $20.00 We would get the markup, CafePress would get the rest. So basically what I'm trying to say is: Does anyone know a website similar to CafePress that isn't nearly as expensive? Note: We're not really in this for the money. The "profit" that we would make would be to go for items to further the site, such as admission to events we attend.
	Dan Balash AIM: davidpalmerlives If you like what you see, would you please consider donating? Illinois Marching Online Store dbalash@gmail.com or balash@ilmarching.com Facebook Playlists Right click, open to view. (Updated 6/23.)


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