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Nice idea, the problem I always have with sites trying this is that they don't have enough activities in my area (That I know exist).

You need people to submit events in their areas, so how about a gaming mechanic. If you get random people to submit as many events as possible (Don't specifically target the event owner (Only 1 event)) and reward them somehow (Badge, payment, physical prize), it could work.

Make it cool to use SplashActive.

I'd also get rid of the advertising until you are abit more popular, it's just a turn-off that no one will pay for until you have a large user base.

The title in the header could be shortened to "Find activities in your area"

Finally, I hoped you had fun making this, I like it's simplicity.

Good Luck! - Matt

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Not to barge in here, but I've built a similar service that I feel like is different enough that this isn't rude.

http://impromptudo.com. The aim is basically to be the padmapper of local events. I am targeting the 15 largest cities in the US for now, give it a try if you are in one of those locations. And also even better if you can tell me I am missing something that you know should be there.

Love this! Love the map!

I think the maps api allows you to use custom pins, so how about different icons for different types of events.

Also noticed you have an empty meta description.

Also, to both projects, how about implementing machine learning to find events (scan twitter, FB, G+ and sites). Hehe, someone smarter than me would have to figure out how this would work :)

This really is the key to success with sites like these, you needs events, and you need alot.

You don't really want to be entering events manually if you don't have to. The future isn't manpower, its algorithms.

P.S. I've bookmarked this.

Thanks for the input.

I'm trying to work out some sort of gaming mechanic, just trying to work out what the reward would be as I'm not sure badges on a site like this would be enough.

I take your point about the advertising, I think I will look at hiding that bar until there is much bigger audience.

How about asking event owners to submit more events in their area while submitting their own, in order to gain a more prominent position on the listings.

I hadnt thought about that one but it sounds like a really good idea. I might combine it with something like exclusive offers for top submitters, I'm sure some of the venues would go for it in turn for the advertising.

Nice! I'd love to see it in a few months.

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