[dgunn]

You want people to pay $10 for nothing in return. Usually that sort of thing is reserved for charities. I wouldn't buy one of these just to line your pockets. I would buy one to support a cause I believe in assuming enough of the money went to said cause.

I feel like the fact that '1 million' is in your name says a lot about why you did this.

[pseudorocker]

Thanks for the feedback! And yup, we're being up front with it all (re: name, etc.). Seems like charity path might be the best way to try something like this (and do some good in the world).

[onlyup]

Why change the plan now based on a few comments? The point was to make money. The problems I see are:

* You launched too late. You have 9 days for this to build traction and then you have to wait until next year. * You're charging to much for 1x1 * The price seems to be the same for all squares no matter where they are * You have to scroll to see some squares * You should have given away a lot of free squares so it wouldn't just look empty

For something like this I think you need a lot of marketing. Here is how I would have gotten word out for cheap:

* Give free squares to facebook fan pages (ideally fans of people like Bieber, Twilight, 1D, etc) in exchange for posting the link * Do a competition on a large facebook fan page to give away free squares * When a valentine pic is added, an email is sent to the valetine telling them someone has added their pic and to come back on valentines day to see a roll-over note * Integrate Facebook so that you get people updating Facebook when they add someone

[pseudorocker]

Hey these are awesome ideas! Haven't changed the plan yet, still noodling over it all. I agree with your points. We're treating this as more of a prototype / MVP / test the waters. I think we're going to proceed with the free plan (similar to your idea), and in meantime (in the SHORT meantime) reach out to charities and some big stars to see about seeding / cross promotion.

[onlyup]

Cool, it sounds like you're taking the right approach. You can use what you learn for next valentines day. You could even do it for Xmas (leave a present under the tree for someone you love)

[pseudorocker]

That's the plan! We're having fun and learning. And Mother's Day is also right around the corner...

[onlyup]

Looks like you have a competitor:

http://www.lidl-love-lock.com

[pseudorocker]

Alright free squares implemented at www.1millionvalentines.com. We're looking at misc. non-profit partners as well. Thanks again. Go grab one :)