Changes - your thoughts
Filed Under Wooshii News | posted by Fergus | 26/11/2009 13:07
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change he order of the comments to show the newest at the top, it's easier to read, but that's mainly a personal pref.
have a log in thing on the homepage
change password option
forum would be nice, i like that
something about not getting at least part of the money to make the viral is kind of odd though, cause we could use the money to make it, specially to make it good, it's not like most people just have that type of money to front out before they get paid
have a log in thing on the homepage
change password option
forum would be nice, i like that
something about not getting at least part of the money to make the viral is kind of odd though, cause we could use the money to make it, specially to make it good, it's not like most people just have that type of money to front out before they get paid
posted by Nath Milburn 27/11/2009 07:42
CHeers Nath - Good suggestions
Re the last point - It is a difficult one. We have to protect the client and the creative. The client has to have system that ensures a creative just doesn't disappear and creative has to know he is going to get paid. So we take all money up front and then pay it out on completion.
We may look at milestone payments a little down the line
Re the last point - It is a difficult one. We have to protect the client and the creative. The client has to have system that ensures a creative just doesn't disappear and creative has to know he is going to get paid. So we take all money up front and then pay it out on completion.
We may look at milestone payments a little down the line
posted by Fergus 27/11/2009 10:26
true its a tough thing to trust someone like that
yeah maybe like a "trust" level system to users that have shown outstanding commitment to the site can be able to get that but still have some type of contract that keeps em straight
yeah maybe like a "trust" level system to users that have shown outstanding commitment to the site can be able to get that but still have some type of contract that keeps em straight
posted by Nath Milburn 27/11/2009 23:03
Hiya all,
The campaigns so far are very low-budget (which is fine - you either can afford to bid or not), but the terms and conditions are for complete IP buyouts for just 80p in the pound (after commissions taken from creatives). This could mean an agency paying a few hundred for a concept, then taking development and production wherever they liked - including onto TV, foreign markets, etc., etc. Perhaps we could have a separate category for 'License for the concept' (with/without production) where the agency would be able to take the idea (and production if required), but if they choose to develop/exploit the concept any further than a single web viral, they have further licensing fees to pay.
I can see why you want buyouts, they're simple, but seeing as Wooshii is about doing the creative work as a spec pitch for low fees, I would hate to see the creatives here just used as cheap idea-fodder by agencies without getting any of the glory or longer-term benefit if they hit the golden idea that becomes a global campaign.
The campaigns so far are very low-budget (which is fine - you either can afford to bid or not), but the terms and conditions are for complete IP buyouts for just 80p in the pound (after commissions taken from creatives). This could mean an agency paying a few hundred for a concept, then taking development and production wherever they liked - including onto TV, foreign markets, etc., etc. Perhaps we could have a separate category for 'License for the concept' (with/without production) where the agency would be able to take the idea (and production if required), but if they choose to develop/exploit the concept any further than a single web viral, they have further licensing fees to pay.
I can see why you want buyouts, they're simple, but seeing as Wooshii is about doing the creative work as a spec pitch for low fees, I would hate to see the creatives here just used as cheap idea-fodder by agencies without getting any of the glory or longer-term benefit if they hit the golden idea that becomes a global campaign.
posted by Paddy Robinson-Griffin 03/12/2009 16:33
I like the changes that are on the table. It might be nice to be able to customize your own page a little more. For instance, my background is not even really visible. Also, I want to second the login on the homepage! Contests and forums will add a whole new element to the site!
posted by Trey Cook 04/12/2009 00:28
How about a keyword search option so we can browse existing viral videos and images that are posted on wooshii. Possibly "newest, most viewed, most commented", and categories would even be better, for example: "3D, Cartoon, Action, Comedy, HD", etc...
posted by Trey Cook 04/12/2009 06:05
Another helpful change would be possibly a way to shift through images or videos of those who have posted without having to hit back and then select another. What I have in mind is kind of a next or previous button...and maybe with a preview so you know what you are getting into. Just another suggestion...okay I'll shut up now.
posted by Trey Cook 04/12/2009 06:09
Hey Trey - Cool ideas. The better search facilities is on the list. but I like the NEXT idea
posted by Fergus 04/12/2009 10:45
What about an edit feature on posts? That may come in handy.
posted by Trey Cook 05/12/2009 07:23
Do you mean on pitches or on videos that get posted?
posted by Fergus 05/12/2009 09:33
I meant on videos and images. Also, when you add multiple attachments in the pitch discussion...it posts the message that many times. For an example look at my pitch page on Wii Jog.
posted by Trey Cook 06/12/2009 22:05
Cool...thanks for fixing that.
posted by Trey Cook 07/12/2009 03:21
your welcome
posted by Fergus 07/12/2009 20:26
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So here we go. We are proposing to change the Wooshii system in a number of ways and would love your feedback before we rush headlong into something that you might not want. So here they are. If you could leave any of your comments below, (or you can email me fergus@wooshii.com)
One change has already occured. You may notice that views have started going a little haywire and that some users have shot to the top. Thats is becuase we have started including YouTube views (of videos you have created) in your view total. Soon we will look to include views from other sites too. In order to continue to recognise active Wooshii members we will also be ranking users by Wooshii activity.
We are to build the community element of Wooshii a little more this will include
1. A forum – A place where our users can interact with each other through a system other than profile comments
2. Weekly themed competitions – i.e. this week upload a thanksgiving related viral – most viewed wins a Turkey !
3. To make the profiles list and uploaded videos more searchable and sortable
4. To class virals around views (i.e. hotting up, peaked, just starting etc)
5. To slightly alter the layout – removing some not so frequently used buttons (such as About ) to the footer
6. Displaying a user's Facebook and Twitter account on their profile so you can big them up
7. To include some leader boards – Profile with most views, most active etc
8. Pro-users - we are to start promoiting our top users to agencies and brands directly. We shall start giving users star ratings based on views and activity. We thought no stars to 3 stars. The most active and highly viewed users will be promoted to our advertsing agencies and friends. [Check out soon a report we are sponsoring on the Top 200 Unsung Creatives]
Your thoughts appreciated