The idea is that this marketing/copywriting head at a startup will choose a poorly written website out of the vastness of the web for me to "rework."
It's not so much about going to owners of bad websites asking permission to re-write their copy and asking for a critique. I completely agree that that would never work.
The back and forth is between myself and the head of marketing from a Pinterest or a Backplane (for example).
I'll have to clarify the next time. Thanks for helping me see this.
Thanks for your input Sam. I believe I get your meaning (dealing with a head cold). Any event or club has a lot of potential for engagement, just because it's a closely defined experience - same time, place, activity, beverages, type of clientele, etc.
We've been described as a social IRC or an inverse Twitter.
Yes, sponsored spaces are where brands can have a real conversation with their fans. They would also be able to offer discounts, etc.
I love Starbucks. I love sharing my experiences and favorite beverages. I'd love to hear other people's stories or hear what other people are drinking the same time I am and talking to a real person from Starbucks would make my day.
Even the most insignificant item can have a following.
Have an easy, quick outlet for new ideas coming in.
This will free your mind so you can focus on the one idea that matters. The last thing you want is to shut your mind off completely to new ideas (that's murder).
I would also find a like-minded friend to share ideas with. A smart person can push, prod and alter your ideas for the better - thus helping develop your creative mind.