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Bloomrr.com - Online Micro-job site for South Africans
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Hi Guys, I launched bloomrr.com a couple months ago, I want to know what you guys honestly think of it before I start on a marketing plan. …Continue
Tags: online, sell, services, make, money
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andre Hauptfleisch Nov 23, 2011.
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Welcome, Saleem Jaffer!
Profile Information
- Who are you?
- I am a software developer by profession skilled in the .NET framework and most open source languages. Enjoy working on projects that change the way people to do things here in South Africa.
- Where can you be found on the web, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc?
- http://za.linkedin.com/in/saleemjaffer
http://www.twitter.com/joblifeza
http://www.joblife.co.za
http://www.bloomrr.com
- What is your current activity, project or occupation?
- Currently involved in releasing Bloomrr.com , a new way for people to make money in SA.
Also improving functionality on JobLife.co.za to make it a better competitor amongst job board leaders.
- In what place did you last go to school or other institute of learning?
- University of Cape Town
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Andre Hauptfleisch replied to Saleem Jaffer's discussion Bloomrr.com - Online Micro-job site for South Africans"First impressions: I like the logo. The name might not stick. How many o's m's r's was that again? The site design and layout feels a bit rough around the edges, but there is a familiarity (Twitter).
I have no idea what the site…"
Nerudo Mregi replied to Saleem Jaffer's discussion Bloomrr.com - Online Micro-job site for South Africans"I love the idea I didnt know it was a clone though. Well you also made it look reaaly much of a close everything looks the same.I have to say both sites dont look that awesome at all. Look at perfecting your UI at-least. I wont offer to help but I…"
Joe Sokolic replied to Saleem Jaffer's discussion Bloomrr.com - Online Micro-job site for South Africans"I think its a good idea to go local with something like this. If I were you I would approach a few local school or learning institutes to get some graduates to populate this thing. If your SEO is good (and I cant really tell yet) you can get a lot…"
Saleem Jaffer replied to Saleem Jaffer's discussion Bloomrr.com - Online Micro-job site for South Africans"Thanks for looking guys, yes it is a clone;) However I think the idea will work here with a local payment gateway which is why I'm putting it out there!"
Christopher Mills replied to Saleem Jaffer's discussion Bloomrr.com - Online Micro-job site for South Africans"A http://fiverr.com/ clone :)"
Kurt Farao replied to Saleem Jaffer's discussion Bloomrr.com - Online Micro-job site for South Africans" Cool. Good luck going forward."
Saleem Jaffer replied to Saleem Jaffer's discussion Bloomrr.com - Online Micro-job site for South Africans"Hey Kurt,
Thanks for your review man:), I really appreciate it!
Regarding point 2: I think more quality gigs will start coming in the more people start using the site.
3) Money is only paid over to the seller once you are satisfied…"
Kurt Farao replied to Saleem Jaffer's discussion Bloomrr.com - Online Micro-job site for South Africans"Hi Saleem,
1) I don't like to be greeted with a overlay. Gives me the feeling of advert pop-up. Maybe look into creating a menu entry called, 'how it works' and remove the header image with the city artwork. Green text…"
Saleem Jaffer commented on Andrew Mowbray's event 'Mobile Web in Africa 2011'"Hi Andrew,
Sounds interesting, I'm excited to attend!"
Saleem Jaffer commented on Lisa Womersley's event 'Web Analytics Wednesday (Cape Town)'"Nice meeting you guys yesterday!"
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