Starting a server/network. What to do?

[Tilt]

Hi.

So, I'm avidly involving myself in this site quite a bit more, and I was on a call with my developer who loves this game, and we thew around some ideas of creating a server/network.

Now, I do not have the experience in what consumers like. I don't frequently play the game, and I see this opportunity as a business and a way to get back into administration of a community which I once served with another large Minecraft server earlier in 2015.

Needless to say, I am clueless as to what is popular in today's well advancing servers, or what I should do to generate revenue.

Here's what I know I need:

- Art
- Builds/Maps
- Staff

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What I already have at my disposal:

- Domains, Hosting (my plans are an OVH server)
- Developer(s)

(so don't suggest where I should get this, etc)
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I have no budget on this(and no, not $0). I'm not looking for the best of the best, as this will simply be "for the fun of it". My goal is to grow it into something nice, but I don't have to be some powerhouse server(though it does sound kind of cool).

Basically looking to create a small player base.

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Where do I go, what do I buy, who do I advertise with?
Do users here work for free in the staff section?
What game-modes are popular today?
Any tips you have for an aspiring network owner?
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I'm not looking for criticism on my personality either.
I more than have the attitude and knowledge of how to manage toxic users, and have more than enough resources to deal with any issue I come across(this includes things like fraud).

Please allow me insight as to what you already know, lead me to other sites where people take their opinion, and more.

I'm not hiring developers currently, I've got a 100% free one under my wing.
If you are aware of anyone who sells the services listed in green, please tag them or have them get in contact with me.

Thanks.

 

[Hatwey]

hey! since i see you have what i consider as a couple huge deals already down (devs and hosting) the rest should be fairly easy!
getting advertising with server listing websites is a great way to get your name out there, once you become know by about 10-15 people, you may not even need to advertise anymore! (if your server is liked) and as for staff, well, the initial staffing IE starting out is a little more difficult. you can get friends as temp staff or work it yourself until user apply for staff, and trust me a lot of people will work for free. an in depth application form with ip tracking to prove location (to prevent fraud) is a simple way to gain staff!

i, myself was a decent sized network owner and my major suggestion is, dont expand to fast! running a minecraft server is really easy and fun, if thats something you like. you are going to need to have a passion to host minecraft, or a real connection with your playerbase.

thats just my opinion on the matter and i wish you luck!
want any help or information feel free to contact me via [email protected]!

 

[dentoffe]

Hey; so one of the main things you guys need for a server is builds! Add me on Skype @ The13Ninjaskype; and I can offer my team's services of helping you builds. I also recently watched/helped someone set up a prison server that has 200+ people on; so I do know a few things that can help you! Add me on Skype ^_^

I can vouch for this guy he just finished an amazing prison spawn for my own network! If you ever have questions you can always contact me via skype infinitycraft.org (setup/plugins/websit) related. I also make xenforo websites myself (you will need a website ) and I would love to make you one!

 

[RaumatiRebel]

Hi.

So, I'm avidly involving myself in this site quite a bit more, and I was on a call with my developer who loves this game, and we thew around some ideas of creating a server/network.

Now, I do not have the experience in what consumers like. I don't frequently play the game, and I see this opportunity as a business and a way to get back into administration of a community which I once served with another large Minecraft server earlier in 2015.

Needless to say, I am clueless as to what is popular in today's well advancing servers, or what I should do to generate revenue.

Here's what I know I need:

- Art
- Builds/Maps
- Staff

--
What I already have at my disposal:

- Domains, Hosting (my plans are an OVH server)
- Developer(s)

(so don't suggest where I should get this, etc)
--


I have no budget on this(and no, not $0). I'm not looking for the best of the best, as this will simply be "for the fun of it". My goal is to grow it into something nice, but I don't have to be some powerhouse server(though it does sound kind of cool).

Basically looking to create a small player base.

--
Where do I go, what do I buy, who do I advertise with?
Do users here work for free in the staff section?
What game-modes are popular today?
Any tips you have for an aspiring network owner?
--

I'm not looking for criticism on my personality either.
I more than have the attitude and knowledge of how to manage toxic users, and have more than enough resources to deal with any issue I come across(this includes things like fraud).

Please allow me insight as to what you already know, lead me to other sites where people take their opinion, and more.

I'm not hiring developers currently, I've got a 100% free one under my wing.
If you are aware of anyone who sells the services listed in green, please tag them or have them get in contact with me.

Thanks.

Alright,
Where do I go, what do I buy, who do I advertise with? Add your server to all the minecraft advertising sites and bump them everyday, bumping on just planet minecraft alone can bring in 20+ if you have a good banner and all that...
Do users here work for free in the staff section? Its easy to find staff, start of with just you and your dev with even a friend or 2 to help you peek times, then you will see your dedicated players, then get them as staff :3
What game-modes are popular today? Anything custom, like gta kick of, don't make something like factions or prison if you have no unique features, it wont kick of at all.
Any tips you have for an aspiring network owner? Not really, just add lots of unique features.

 

[dentoffe]

Alright,
Where do I go, what do I buy, who do I advertise with? Add your server to all the minecraft advertising sites and bump them everyday, bumping on just planet minecraft alone can bring in 20+ if you have a good banner and all that...
Do users here work for free in the staff section? Its easy to find staff, start of with just you and your dev with even a friend or 2 to help you peek times, then you will see your dedicated players, then get them as staff :3
What game-modes are popular today? Anything custom, like gta kick of, don't make something like factions or prison if you have no unique features, it wont kick of at all.
Any tips you have for an aspiring network owner? Not really, just add lots of unique features.

You mean just add the server right? Or is there like a catogory?

 

[Naze]

Skype: Hazynhd. Add pls :3

 

[SensorialGlint6]

Hey there, If your still looking for someone to help you start up a network; give you tips etc. Let me know. I currently have around 10 years experience of owning a networks ranging from spectrum of many games.

 

[YourPanda]

I don't mean to be mean.. But, you should change your thread title. Because I saw that and was going to come in here and comment if you don't know what to do your shouldn't own a server. However, you seem to have a decent idea.. Just a bit of a suggestion.. Your thread title is a bit misleading.