Website developed....what to do next

Paulmee

Hi,
Long time reader, first time poster in this particular forum.
I have been working on a website(fitness based) the last 8 months. It started off as an idea, then I drew up a spec, and got a team on upwork to do the development. They finished the development 3 months ago, and since then I have been tweaking the website(I can code fyi)
In one month I should have a site while still in beta, I would be happy to showcase.

So my question is, any advice on what I should do next. What resources/contacts/meetups would be relevant?
I have read a lot of info online on the likes of startupireland etc, but I'm hoping there are users on here who could advise more specifically.
I suppose I'm thinking about the likes of mentors/meetups, rather than looking for funding.

Thanks

mrawkward

You have a website nearly ready, but it sounds like you dont have a business plan eyt. Am I wrong?

Paulmee

I have one written down, but its far from being ready to present.
That is a good example of something that I need help/resources with

Trojan

You need to validate your idea, see if your target audience are interested in it. Find them and start asking them questions. Learn about idea validation and be prepare to make changes to your ideas and product when you get real world feedback.

Paulmee

Thanks Ill take a look.
Its links like the above from folks who have been there and done it etc..that I would be grateful of getting.

Hanley

When it comes to getting traction, contacting social media influencers (gag) and asking them to co-promote it for a cut is a no brainer.

They've the following and authority to make sales.

We've never done those sorta promotions for people in the gym, but if there's anything I can do to help, james@revolutionfitness.ie (as the name suggests, I'm in the industry and spend a lot of time on digital marketing / social so may be able to offer feedback)

Paulmee

Great thanks James...its a small world...I've actually watched and used the exercises in your mobility videos!

Hanley

Potato Man wrote: »

Great thanks James...its a small world...I've actually watched and used the exercises in your mobility videos!

YOU BETTER ****ING CREDIT ME IF YOU ROBBED THEM!!!!!!

....eh just like I credited the guys I robbed em off of :D

yeyeye

You need to market your product and sell it, build up a social media following etc.. explain what the product will do for your clients and the benefits of it vs others similar

Hanley

I was just thinking about this again and I'd recommend looking at Ryan Lee's Freedym program.

It's an online intermarketing "how to" website.

$30/month, and there's a brilliant 6 hour getting started bootcamp series of videos that shows you exactly how to get started building online brands.

I'm not sure what your knowledge in the IM field is like, but if it's all new to you, Freedym is a great starting point.

Paulmee

Thanks, ill take a look.