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Re: OTR web site
I decided to take a break from many
consecutive hours of worshiping at
my OtR alter to look at some mail.
And what to my wondering eyes
should appear.....
Eric King wrote:
> To all:
> Linford, Stacie, and myself are developing the new Over The Rhine
> web site. As list participants and the most web-savvy of their fans,
> your insights are valuable.
>
> The new site promises to be "beautiful, poetic, and capable of
> MOVING PRODUCT." (Roadside farmer's market meets e-commerce!)
> Features will [hopefully] include the complete discography with
> short sound excerpts, a full product catalog with online ordering
> capabilities, all CD lyrics, images, and liner notes, a timeline/history/FAQ
> of the band, current news, concert schedule, and a bunch of other stuff.
>
> Also under consideration is a members-only (fan club) section with
> merchandise specials, monthly giveaways, song chords, MP3 files
> of demos and out takes, and occasional online chats with band members.
I think you should also offer small dolls in thelikeness of our "fave" member
for our amusement.
>
>
> Questions:
> 1. What type of things would keep you (as a discussion list participant)
> visiting the site on a regular basis?
free stuff and a sense of decency
> 2. What on the site would help first time visitors? (We're aiming for
> the upcoming Junkies tour.)
One of those pictures of Jesus where the eyesfollow you when you move around.
freaky cool!
> 3. Do you know of other band sites that are especially well done?
check out M. Manson's site--darn cool
>
>
> Please send your thoughts directly to me at the below address, with
> "OTR web" somewhere in the subject. List postings are okay, too.
thanks : )
> All comments and suggestions are welcome.
>
> thanks,
> Eric King
> ericking at eos_net
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