7. HOBBY EXPERIMENT BEAT BLOGGER Benefits of living locally; Tap into passion and commitment for area; Encourage ‘civic’ volunteering and sense of ownership by contributing to site; Independent voice – hold authorities to account; Local campaigning.
8. HOBBY EXPERIMENT BEAT BLOGGER Hedon ‘community’? What’s on; Wish list; General Election; Just for fun
11. Making it pay? Being an active citizen in the area where you live need not be difficult. Simply, it requires being curious about where you live, a willingness to share your curiosity with others - and a sense of indignation when things do not seem right. Hyperlocal news gathering enterprise or Active citizenship? Any community can do hyperlocal!
12. Making it pay? i.e not at a loss! Advertising Business directory Estate agent listings Job listings Selling content – articles could be sold on Print version to be sold in shops Classifieds Eating out guide, with restaurants given opportunity to enhance their listing for a fee Entertainment guide with a similar enhancement option for venues Sponsorship T-shirt range and products, gifts and novelties Swapping services for adverts Market research Consultation
