MetaFilter
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
MetaFilter provides a community weblog that anyone can contribute a link or comment to.
Target Customer
Online readers and contributors who want to share and discuss web content; MeFi community members
Key Differentiator
Open, participatory platform where content is created and discussed by a broad community; includes multiple sections such as AskMeFi, MetaTalk, Best Of, Podcast, and more
Pain Points
- 1Lack of open, participatory platforms for sharing links and commentary
- 2Need for a community-driven space that fosters ongoing discussion among members
- 3Guided by a diverse set of topics, requiring a platform that supports broad content discovery and discussion
Key Features
- 1User-submitted links and comments
- 2Sign Up / Log In for participation
- 3Multiple sections and categories (AskMeFi, MetaTalk, Best Of, Podcast, Labs, Chat, etc.)
- 4Navigation and discovery features (Recent Posts, Popular Posts, Archives, Tags)
- 5Funding option via voluntary subscriptions to sustain the site
Target Customer Industries
Competitive Advantages
- 1Inclusive, community-owned content model enabling broad participation
- 2Diverse content across many topics via user contributions
- 3Visible community governance through board elections (MeFiCoFo)
- 4Rich navigation and content discovery features for users
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
MetaFilter is a community weblog in which anyone can contribute a link or a comment, fostering discussion among its members.
Target Market
Online readers and contributors seeking a collaborative space to share and discuss web content
Unique Value Proposition
An open, community-driven weblog that extends beyond a single author to enable broad participation and ongoing discussion across diverse topics
Pricing Model
Voluntary subscriptions/donations to fund MetaFilter
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