Project Name: HaberVer
Project Summary:
HaberVer is a profit-sharing news-sharing platform designed to encourage people from all walks of life to share newsworthy content captured using their smartphones or cameras. Through this project, individuals can upload their visual and written content to reach a broad audience via the platform. Advertising revenue generated from the shared content is distributed between the content provider and the platform, creating a sustainable income model.
Objectives:
• To enable individuals from all segments of society to actively contribute to a robust news network by sharing their observations and experiences.
• To encourage users to share accurate and timely information, enhancing the diversity and speed of news flow.
• To create a participatory economic model by sharing advertising revenue earned from platform-published content with content creators.
Target Audience:
• Individuals witnessing newsworthy events (e.g., natural disasters, local incidents, noteworthy stories, cultural events).
• Anyone with a smartphone or camera.
• Amateur or professional journalists seeking alternative sources of income.
Project Structure:
- Member Registration and User Management:
- Users can share content after registering on the platform. Non-registered users can only consume content without contributing.
- Users must adhere to platform rules and policies to be eligible for revenue sharing from their content.
- Content Upload and Management:
- Users can upload video, image, and text-based news content through the platform.
- Content may be subject to editorial approval to ensure accuracy and compliance with platform standards.
- Content is categorized for easy navigation and presentation (e.g., local news, sports, culture and arts).
- Advertising Revenue and Profit Sharing:
- Revenue is generated through ads displayed alongside shared content.
- Collected ad revenue is distributed to content creators using a specific algorithm based on factors like ad views, engagement rates, and content popularity.
- Revenue-sharing rates will be detailed in the user agreement.
- Advertising Management:
- The platform will collaborate with advertising agencies and brands to acquire relevant ads for displayed content.
- Ads are tailored to the type of content and target audience.
- User Revenue Tracking and Payments:
- Users can deposit earnings from their content into their accounts.
- Transparent revenue tracking and payment systems will allow users to access their earnings anytime.
- Security and Moderation:
- HaberVer will utilize advanced moderation systems to ensure user and platform security.
- Corrective action will be taken against misleading, harmful, or false content when identified.
Project Phases:
- Project Planning and Analysis:
- Conduct a needs assessment and determine target audience requirements.
- Perform market research.
- Design and Development:
- Develop a user-friendly interface for the platform.
- Ensure compatibility with both mobile and desktop devices.
- Testing and Feedback Process:
- Release a beta version and gather user feedback.
- Improve the platform based on user suggestions.
- Launch and Marketing:
- Announce the platform’s launch and reach a broad audience.
- Utilize social media and digital marketing tools for active promotion.
Expected Benefits:
• Encourage individual journalism skills and offer income opportunities.
• Provide faster and more transparent access to significant events for society.
• Contribute to the economy through the unique content created by participants.
Conclusion:
HaberVer aims to contribute to a new era of media by offering users a platform to present their own news, earn revenue, and share valuable information with society. This project benefits both content creators and viewers equally, while promoting the democratization of information for the public good.