What kind of registration is better?

[Omid]

I'm developing a website. Its targetting tutors after jobs. Each tutor is given a webpage containing all his personal an professional information, so that people looking for a teacher can come, search and find the guy who suits their needs.
With the short description given, let me know what do you think about this question:
What kind of registration process is good for the website?
You know, I can simply put a "resgister" button in my homepage and provide the tutors with a form to fill in the blank and join the website. Or I can forget about this kind of registration and only do it by allowing the present members to send invitation emails to their friends and invite them to join the website. Much the same way that Google does it, in Orkut and gmail.
Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Thank you very much

 

[-Job-]

I would go with either both or only the first one. I don't think registration by invitation by itself is going to benefit you in any way. To be honest I'm not a fan of Google's invitation-based registration system, even if it works.

 

[ravenprp]

There are a few factors to consider when deciding on a registration process for your website targeting tutors.

Firstly, the ease and convenience for tutors to register and create their webpage is important. Having a simple and straightforward registration process with a form to fill out may be more efficient for tutors who are looking for quick and easy access to the website. This could also potentially attract more tutors to join your website.

On the other hand, allowing current members to invite their friends to join may create a sense of exclusivity and credibility for your website. This could also potentially attract high-quality and recommended tutors to join. However, this process may be more time-consuming and may limit the number of tutors who are able to join.

Ultimately, the best registration process would depend on your target audience and their preferences. It may be beneficial to conduct some research or surveys to understand what type of registration process would be most appealing to your target audience.

Additionally, offering both options could be a good compromise and cater to different preferences. You could have a simple form for tutors who want to register immediately, and also have an option for current members to invite their friends to join. This way, you can cater to both convenience and exclusivity.

Overall, the key is to make the registration process as user-friendly and efficient as possible, while also considering the potential benefits of exclusivity. Good luck with your website!