Chapter 622 Preparing to Establish a Neighborhood Home Network (Part 2)

"Oh, and also," Feng Yiping remembered something and added, "Knowing who your neighbors are is actually a kind of security, right? Otherwise, you don't know who lives next door. Law-abiding citizen, or terrorist,”

"Well, at least in Silicon Valley, we don't have to worry about this problem." Mike felt like he had to defend himself against such a question. "The security in Silicon Valley has always been very good."

"It's pretty good, but wouldn't it be better to have more security?"

Moreover, I know that in more than a month, when the Twin Towers in Manhattan collapse, you will no longer think so.

"This is my current idea. I have an idea for the name of this website, Neighborhood, NEXTDOOR," Feng Yiping ended his statement, "What are your opinions and views?"

Because he had been in China since then, he had only heard of Facebook, but had never used it, and did not know its development history. Therefore, Feng Yiping did not know at this time that when Facebook first started at Harvard, it took almost the same approach. way of doing.

However, because it is mainly targeted at college students, Facebook registration does not correspond to the home address, but the student ID.

"It sounds good," Jin Ling said, "but how to make money, advertising?"

"Yes, according to your assumption, each community is separated. Will the effect of this advertising be good?" This is Hong Haoran's opinion.

"What do you think Mike?"

"Listening to what you said, this is indeed a blue ocean. My problem is the same as theirs, it is also a problem of profitability. In the growth period, there are not many registered users, and big companies will not spend money on advertising. Look at it this way, after registration Before the number of users reaches a large scale, it is estimated that the company’s financial situation will never be very optimistic.”

He said this euphemistically, he just wanted to know if he had that much money to burn in the early stage.

“Advertising is definitely an important means of making money, but the main task of the website in the early stage is not only to develop registered users, but also to develop registered users so that these users feel that going to NEXTDOOR can solve practical problems, help each other, and promote neighborhood harmony. As long as With a large number of such sticky users, we will be successful."

"But, this investment?"

"Don't worry, the initial investment is no problem." There are still hundreds of millions of dollars in the account!

"Also, although each community is separated, it's not like the businesses in the community won't advertise, right?"

As for how to make money after having a large number of users, come on, is it difficult to get Feng Yiping who came from the mobile Internet era?

Even if you don’t advertise, there are too many ways to make money. For example, if you cover tens of thousands of communities and have tens of millions of registered home users, then just do group buying and you won’t be able to make a lot of money?

For example, Dianping.com can be derived, and virtual products can be sold, various paid surveys can be held, and third-party applications can be divided into...

Also, with so many real home users, it is estimated that those running for various public offices in the future will also use this website as a treasure land to chase votes. Isn’t it also a way to make money?

"If everyone understands, then I think this project should be carried out like this. While formulating the overall plan, create a website, find a community for trial operation first, and then quickly expand to the whole country after there are no problems, is that okay?"

The three men nodded.

"Then Mr. Jin is responsible for formulating the plan. Mr. Hong and Mike will assist, and first determine an action plan, such as how much money to invest, how many personnel to equip, and the corresponding timetable to achieve each step.

Mike has a better understanding of the national conditions of the United States. The website design is mainly based on you, with Mr. Hong assisting.

Let's just arrange it like this for now. How about it? No problem! "

"I just have a question, what about you, what are you going to do?" Jin Ling asked.

"I have been thinking very hard these days, and now I feel very tired, very tired, and I need to take a vacation.

Besides, when it comes to planning, I'm not as good as you, and when it comes to technology, I'm even worse than Mike and Mr. Hong, so you elites will discuss these matters. Before school starts, I want to take a break and observe the customs and customs of the United States. Great rivers and mountains,”

Jin Ling knew he was like this! However, there is nothing he can do. Who told him to insist on being a student now? I was not satisfied with reading at home, so I went abroad.

But, his vision is indeed amazing! Sometimes she wanted to open his head and see how it worked inside.

"Yiping and I are going to take a self-driving trip along Route 66. After arriving in Chicago, we will fly from there to New York and Washington," Huang Jingping whispered to Jin Ling.

This is what they have planned. After school starts in the fall, there will no longer be such a long vacation, and there will be a vacation in a few months. Maybe she will be pregnant with the baby by then, so it is not suitable for such a long-distance self-driving trip.

Of course, there is a reason Feng Yiping did not mention. The situation in the United States before 911 and after 911 was completely different.

"It's just the two of you, absolutely not," the others had no objections. Upon hearing this, Jin Ling immediately objected firmly, "We are not in China and are not familiar with the place. Besides, Route 66 is very deserted now. You two are ready to I am driving alone, spanning 3 time zones, 8 states, and stretching for thousands of kilometers. What if something happens to me? I never agree,"

Route 66 was originally built along the terrain, with ups and downs and winding roads. The road condition was not good to begin with. Moreover, after being replaced by interstate highways for many years, it was once abandoned and was not even marked on the map.

If some people who have feelings for this "Mother Road" hadn't called for various measures to protect it, this road would have become history and would never return to the American highway system.

Even so, because there are few passing vehicles, the various facilities along the highway are not as good as those of the newly built highways. Whether it is food, accommodation or car repairs, it is not convenient.

There are not many cars passing by. What if it breaks down in the wilderness? The rural areas of the United States also do not have as attentive services as those in big cities. The uninhabited rural areas of the United States are naturally not as safe as the high-end residential areas in big cities.

"That's more than ten days," Feng Yiping said with a smile.

"No, I firmly disagree," Jin Ling interrupted him, "If you go to the east by plane or train, I agree. If you go by car, I never agree. Otherwise, we call your parents now. Ask them for their opinion?”

In order to show respect, their words were also spoken in English. Mike listened to them all. Only now did he realize that the relationship between Jin Ling and Feng Yiping did not seem to be a simple relationship between employees and bosses. At this time, he smiled He said, "If you insist on going to Yiping, this problem can be easily solved. I will send two security guards, a male and a female, from the company and drive a car to follow them."

Huang Jingping backed down at this moment, "Yiping, let's go to Los Angeles first, and then take a plane directly to the east, okay?"

Can you disagree? Feng Yiping regretted what he just said. If he hadn't said it, how could he have caused so much trouble? After Jin Ling returns, who wants to do what he wants to do? Who can stop him?

Can you refuse to agree now? You have to go to your parents to complain. "Okay, actually it's easier this way,"

"This reminds me, Mike, please remember, it's better to assign two people to be responsible for their safety. It's okay for them to be in the city. As long as they leave San Francisco, they must be accompanied by someone," Jin Ling made another domineering rule. .

She is not worried at home. Feng Yiping has now reached Zhongnanhai, but in the United States, they have no relationship and lack of manpower. Security risks must be eliminated as much as possible.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away,"

Feng Yiping doesn't object to this. Going out with people is not only safer, but the key is that many things will be done for you, just like Jacob did last time. Why not?

"I'll see you off, Mike," Feng Yiping sent him to the parking lot. Seeing that no one came out, he asked quietly, "Is there any news from Georgetown?"

"I asked someone to check it out," Mike also whispered, "I went through the formalities for suspending school in May, but the reason for suspending school is unclear. I have asked someone to go to her home to understand the situation. As soon as there is news, I will give you feedback in time. "

"Thank you!" Feng Yiping patted his shoulder and hesitated.

"Don't worry," Mike said, "Lisa doesn't know about this either."