FastPitch is another popular and fast-growing Network Community. It's already registered in the Social Networking on-line list of Milan-IN btw (because I am a Member of that Network).
The FastPitch platform has very sharp limit for Basic services, and tree levels of subscription. I found their list of services quite exciting (and also their implementation, or I should say at least the description of how it's implemented since I am a basic/limited user), but their limitation for each subscription level too strong from my point of view.
However it's a very good example of how the company know since the very beginnign what to leave free and what the clients should pay for (and how much).
Here is their services table, taken from their web site.
| | BASIC ACCOUNT | PREMIUM ACCOUNT | PLATINUM ACCOUNT |
MONTHLY COST | FREE | $14.95 / Month | $49.95 / Month |
CONNECTIONS | | 50 Per Month | 200 Per Month |
PROFILE FEATURES | | | |
| - Business Profile | X | X | X |
| - Search Profiles and View Matches | X | X | X |
| - Fast Pitch! Toolbar | X | X | X |
| - Link to Website and Blog | X | X | X |
| - Email Signature | | X | X |
| - Enhanced Profile (Skype,Video,Audio,Map) | | X | X |
| - View Profile Statistics | | X | X |
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MARKETING SERVICES | | | |
| - Listing in Fast Pitch Directory, Search Engine and Maps | X | X | X |
| - View and Post Press Releases | X | X | X |
| - Preferred Listing of Profile in Directory / Search Engine / Maps with Image | | X | X |
| - Preferred Listing of your BLOG on Fast Pitch! Blog | | X | X |
| - Preferred Listing of your PODCAST on Fast Pitch! Radio | | X | X |
| - Press Release Syndication and Promotion | | X | X |
| - Search Engine Optimization (Profile pages generated with Keywords) | | X | X |
| - Search Engine Marketing (Submission to Top Search Engines) | | X | X |
- One Star  for every Press Release on Fast Pitch PressTM | | X | X |
| - Advertisement on Fast Pitch! Profile Pages (1,000 Impressions) | | X | X |
| - Advertisement on Fast Pitch! Profile Pages (10,000 Impressions) | | | X |
| - Podcast Interview on Fast Pitch RadioTM | | | X |
| - Three Stars for every Press Release on Fast Pitch PressTM | | | X |
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NETWORKING SERVICES | | | |
| - View and Post Events | X | X | X |
| - Search and View Profiles | X | X | X |
| - Ability to create and manage one or more Groups | | X | X |
| - Contact Exchange - Ten Credits per Referral | | X | X |
| - Event Promotion and Syndication | | X | X |
| - Contact 50 Profiles Per Month | | X | X |
| - Contact 200 Profiles Per Month | | | X |
| - Enhanced Profile Matches based on geography, industry and buy/sell criteria | | | X |
| - Ability to view who visits your Profile | | | X |
| - Ability to view who visits your Press Releases | | | X |
So this is what the people are ready to pay for?
And this section is probably one that I liked most of the others, just have a look-
Top Ten Reasons to Join
Networking and Marketing are the life-lines to your business. The two most powerful ways to grow your business and your brand as a professional are through word-of-mouth marketing and building a strong referral network.
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| 1. | Build a Professional Image by creating an online business profile. | | 2. | Make your online presence interactive with blogs, audio, and video. | | 3. | Target prospects by Industry leveraging our match-making system. | | 4. | Connect with professionals and build a strong referral network. | | 5. | Get more visibility on the web through our search engine marketing. | | 6. | Leverage direct advertising through our ad system on our network. | | 7. | Post Press about your company and syndicate to the media. | | 8. | Find Networking events in your area to attend. | | 9. | Drive traffic to your website through our Search optimization. | | 10. | Simplify your life. Fast Pitch! is a one-stop shop for all your networking and marketing needs. | |
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