Need feedback on webpage (RainMan this means you!)

[AustinChief]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I wouldn't think that it needs to be integrated into the mapping. Honestly, I see the mapping as being of much less value than the search by name with the graphics at the bottom. It's a nice visual, but bar owners will know who they're looking for.

Maybe the mapping would be good for your potential bar owner market, though. Those folks will be less hooked in.

I tend to agree except that I have found a number of bar owners that simply can't keep up with all the bars in their area. (That's probably a purely Austin problem though.) The real value of the map for me is the "at a glance" data that you can then drill down into.

Originally Posted by Rain Man

If I may ask, what's your revenue model?

Monthly subscription website(that's how often the data is updated). I'm not certain on pricing though. I have a general idea of what to charge but I have to keep in mind that this service will be offered "free" when bundled with an entire bar/restaurant marketing suite I am developing... so I may "overcharge" for this service to try to promote the value of the suite. Not sure on that yet. Still have time to work that out.

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Interesting.

What's going to be REALLY interesting is when/if I expand outside of Texas. Every state has there own unique take on alcohol control and taxation. A number of states simply won;t have the data at all others will require creative means to obtain it. For example, Pennsylvania has a state monopoly on wholesale liquor sales... so in theory I could do a public records request on the sales they make to each licensee(bar). While it doesn't represent sales numbers it would be analogous enough.