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Post by dixie on Feb 28, 2007 6:27:27 GMT -5
It's going to take a while to publicize this site and until we get more members it will remain quietish here; tho' I have to say I think we are off to a good start.
First thing I suggest everyone does is spread the word and send a link to all the Hibbies or potential Hibbies in North America you know or know of. Also, I am going to make sure I post here at least once a day so that the interest develops. Let's get this thing going, guys!
Any more suggestions to get us moving?
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Post by ianfaeclerrie on Feb 28, 2007 11:55:08 GMT -5
TARGET AUDIENCE Expats Kids of expats People of Scottish Ancestry Confused Irish people who don't know who Hibernian are
HOW We either 1) get in touch with them directly or 2) via someone who refers them.
Directly - how would they hear about us? 1 - Via the Hibs web site 2 - Via the HI web site 3 - Press article in the Scotsman / Evening News? 4 - Advertising on Scottish NA web sites 5 - Advertise at Scottish events
Referral 1 - US referral 2 - UK referral via Press article in the Scotsman / Evening News? 3 - UK referral via a wee piece in the programme? 4 - UK referral from UK message board?
Back to work
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Post by seattlehibs on Feb 28, 2007 13:53:25 GMT -5
I've definitely tried to get the links for the forum and website out as much as possible.
Spent the weekend in San Francisco and made sure to get the word out as much as possible. I know the bartender at the Edinburgh Castle in SF is also a Hibee and gave him the website and forum address to pass along to anyone interested.
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Post by dixie on Feb 28, 2007 18:34:42 GMT -5
I'm sure if the admins on other Hibs websites were asked nicely first, a post or two announcing this site would be tolerated. I am an admin on the Bounce and I'll make sure the link pops up every now and then. Ali is an admin on MHHM and I'm sure will do likewise. Anyone on here post regularly on Hibs.net?
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Post by seattlehibs on Feb 28, 2007 19:19:27 GMT -5
Posted on Hibs.net last Friday and I am hopefully getting the site and forum linked off the NIHibees, Irish Hibs, and Fairley Original.
Thanks for the link on Bounce and if we could get a link off MHHM that would be great since I'm sure they get a lot of visitors there as well.
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Post by ali on Feb 28, 2007 21:12:26 GMT -5
I'm sure if the admins on other Hibs websites were asked nicely first, a post or two announcing this site would be tolerated. I am an admin on the Bounce and I'll make sure the link pops up every now and then. Ali is an admin on MHHM and I'm sure will do likewise. Anyone on here post regularly on Hibs.net? I've started a thread on MHHM tonight. Hopefully we'll get a link on the front page there too! I'm also a member of Avanti! Hibs, a new supporters club which has recently started up in Edinburgh, so I put a link to the site on their email list.
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Post by hibeehutch on Mar 1, 2007 2:12:35 GMT -5
Alright guys. I'm up in Vancouver and I have actually been thinking of setting up a Canadian Hibs supporters site myself. However, I believe a site that encompasses the US and Canada is probably more appropriate at this juncture. Could we also set up subsections in the Forum or elsewhere on the site based on geographic location. For example, Western Canada, Eastern Canada, Western US, Eastern US or simply just North, South, East and West. This may be more appropriate if for example any of us want to get some guys together for games or a bevy.
Anyway, I know about 6 Hibees in Vancouver and SF so I shall forward the link to this site.
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Post by seattlehibs on Mar 1, 2007 11:57:34 GMT -5
As far as the supporters in the US go, I would say about 75% on this site live in the South and specifically around the Atlanta area so creating a special forum for them would kind of kill off the General forum. I've gone ahead and created a general forum for Canada at this time.
As you can tell by the name, I live in Seattle and go up to Vancouver on a fairly regular basis so if you ever want to meet up let me know. I'll be up there at the end of March for Scotland vs. Canada match in Burnaby on the 24th and the match in Victoria as well.
As discussed before in another thread, once the board and the website grow, more features will definitely be added.
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Post by davehiby on Mar 1, 2007 12:48:19 GMT -5
TARGET AUDIENCE Expats Kids of expats People of Scottish Ancestry Confused Irish people who don't know who Hibernian are HOW We either 1) get in touch with them directly or 2) via someone who refers them. Directly - how would they hear about us? 1 - Via the Hibs web site 2 - Via the HI web site 3 - Press article in the Scotsman / Evening News? 4 - Advertising on Scottish NA web sites 5 - Advertise at Scottish events Referral 1 - US referral 2 - UK referral via Press article in the Scotsman / Evening News? 3 - UK referral via a wee piece in the programme? 4 - UK referral from UK message board? Back to work hi i would just like to say as a hibby living in scotland i have been to the republic of ireland several times always taking my hibs top.i don't know about north american irish but it seems a big percentage in the irish republic know who hibs are and i was regulary asked how thing were going at easter road
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Post by seattlehibs on Mar 1, 2007 12:50:45 GMT -5
I would say in the US especially most people only know about Celtic, but that's slowly changing. Also another reason for the website and this forum.
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Post by hibeehutch on Mar 1, 2007 15:46:11 GMT -5
SeattleHibs
Drop me an email: darrenhutchison@hotmail.com
I'm also going to the Scotland Canada game in Burnaby on the 24th with a group of Scots guys. We're also watching the Scotland Georgia game at the Tartan Army club in Burnaby in the morning if you want to join in the festivities.
I also know a couple of guys in Seattle and visited the St Andrews Scottish bar a couple of times when I was down there.
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Post by seattlehibs on Mar 1, 2007 18:00:40 GMT -5
Haven't made it to St. Andrews yet. Usually watch matches at George and Dragon or the only place in town that shows Hibs, Fados.
Next time you're in Seattle give me a shout. I'll be in touch about the matches on the 24th.
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Post by bghibs on Mar 1, 2007 21:51:45 GMT -5
Excuse the ignorance but what Scotland v Canada match is this on the 24th? Not heard anything about this.
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Post by seattlehibs on Mar 2, 2007 12:04:42 GMT -5
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Post by bghibs on Mar 5, 2007 22:20:22 GMT -5
I notice that the U20 World Cup games will be in Victoria. Wife and kids are in Scotland for the summer so I intend presently on travelling up for at least 1 game (maybe some beer for good measure). Seattle - if you intend on going up let me know. It's a wee ways off but gives me something to look forward to.
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