I'm looking for some input regarding a new website
http://lanpartypal.com It is essentially a social networking site with event creation. The purpose is to increase support and garner more enthusiasm toward lan parties. Lately, as it seems, has been slow time for lans. I purchased lanpartypal.com almost 1 year ago. Having this idea I quickly went to the drawing board.
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What you are seeing would be the home page. I've decided against having a forum there (note facebook's lack of a forum). Since I've had more time to maul over ideas, here are a few of my thoughts.
Should the homepage have a map? Since there is already an events tab would it be necessary? Seeing the map when you first come onto the site is a novel idea at first. But how many updates will be in your area in a given month? Having said that, would you rather see your friend updates or the "community tab" be the homepage or have community photos, leaderboards etc.
I am currently waiting on development of group event...