Talking with Dave Schappell about TeachStreet
Dave Schappell’s TeachStreet website rolled into Portland today. The website helps people connect with teachers, classes and tutors in their area. I had the opportunity to interview Schappell just before the website dropped:
Tell me about TeachStreet. TeachStreet allows users to find teachers and experts in their area. It’s not online learning or e-learning; it’s a place for students and teachers to find each other. There’s just no way to differentiate in Google SERPs when trying to find one good yoga class, for example.
In the past, many teachers used craigslist and classified ads to promote their services. TeachStreet gives them another, more direct avenue to find prospective students. We’ve imported information about local service providers and then we present them with the opportunity to claim their profile with one (and only one) email.
The inspiration behind TeachStreet? Everyone’s an expert in something. And anyone can participate. We're building an active, vibrant community online.
The benefits of TeachStreet? Teachers and experts don’t always have websites to promote their services; TeachStreet gives them a place to advertise their services. In addition to finding information about specific classes and class times, the website also includes discounts.
The future of TeachStreet? We’ll continue to launch city by city, offering free set-up and helping website visitors to find experts in their area.
The most unusual classes offered? TeachStreet offerings have included but are not limited to cat training, making grocery bags out of recycled materials and environmental knitting. Piano instruction, cooking, language, salsa and merengue dance lessons, introduction to acting and performance etiquette are among the classes being taught right now.
To find classes in your neighborhood, visit TeachStreet.
Tell me about TeachStreet. TeachStreet allows users to find teachers and experts in their area. It’s not online learning or e-learning; it’s a place for students and teachers to find each other. There’s just no way to differentiate in Google SERPs when trying to find one good yoga class, for example.
In the past, many teachers used craigslist and classified ads to promote their services. TeachStreet gives them another, more direct avenue to find prospective students. We’ve imported information about local service providers and then we present them with the opportunity to claim their profile with one (and only one) email.
The inspiration behind TeachStreet? Everyone’s an expert in something. And anyone can participate. We're building an active, vibrant community online.
The benefits of TeachStreet? Teachers and experts don’t always have websites to promote their services; TeachStreet gives them a place to advertise their services. In addition to finding information about specific classes and class times, the website also includes discounts.
The future of TeachStreet? We’ll continue to launch city by city, offering free set-up and helping website visitors to find experts in their area.
The most unusual classes offered? TeachStreet offerings have included but are not limited to cat training, making grocery bags out of recycled materials and environmental knitting. Piano instruction, cooking, language, salsa and merengue dance lessons, introduction to acting and performance etiquette are among the classes being taught right now.
To find classes in your neighborhood, visit TeachStreet.
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