Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Likeawhatix?

The disadvantage of putting together a project like this in my sparetime, without a full development team, is that it can be slow to complete. As a result, it is possible for a handful of former Google developers to launch a site that is very similar to my idea.

Allow me to introduce Likaholix

What does Likaholix have going for it? Well, it has scoured the web, creating a database of things to like. This makes it easy for you to create a "like" and get it posted. But, if I like to "do" something (like running... which I don't actually like to do), it becomes difficult to create that like.

What will be different about plggr? Well, the technology will be different, for one. I am using a Microsoft technology stack (e.g. .NET, SQL Server, MS Indexing Service, etc.). At the time of release, there will be a limited amount of auto-created plugs. And, I won't be giving away any Kindles. Maybe I'll do hugs. Doesn't everyone want a hug?

Am I worried, or feeling defeated? No. Here's why: I'm passionate about this, and am having a lot of fun working on it. Plus, according to Geoffery Moore, the first to market isn't always the best.