The original post: /r/web_design by /u/itsmeherenowok on 2024-11-21 16:29:23.

Not sure where to post this, so maybe some folks here will have ideas…

I live in a small town (less than 6000 people). I recently built a community-focused website - things to do, where to stay, history, etc. I did this simply because 1. I could, and 2. it didn’t already exist and I see the need. Currently just paying the hosting myself.

Here’s where my question comes in: I’ve added a community calendar for all the different events that happen here. Some are through businesses (events at restaurants), but others are through the (non-profit) library, member-based groups (music jams), etc.

I built it for free and am fine with that! HOWEVER, now that I’ve added a community component - I can see that there will be some management/fixes needed. Replying to emails on how to post to the calendar, fixing things when they break - in addition to the monthly hosting (less than $10US), which I’ve just been paying.

Since this town is so small, I don’t really want to charge for posting on the calendar. But I guess I could? Keep the rest of the site for free, but if folks want to post, it’s $5/month or $10/month or something?

I built this out of the desire to help grow and solidify my community, without wanting compensation.

BUT REALISTICALLY - opening it up for public posting is going to be more work for me - and it’s not like I don’t need the money!

All thoughts welcome, thanks.