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Re: Netvibes Launches Facebook Widget, Challenges Lock-In

Phil Sheard — Mon, 26 May 2008 07:32:43 -0000

I'm in the camp who uses Netvibes as a homepage and uses the Facebook app.

I prefer it this way because even if Netvibes goes wrong further down the line, at least their OPML export means I can keep the content and feeds I have created elsewhere.

Long live Netvibes - remember, if it seems too easy or too good to be true, it probably is

Re: Netvibes Launches Facebook Widget, Challenges Lock-In

Alex — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:33:09 -0000

And now it's even available on iPhone ! http://www.iphony.fr/index....

Re: Netvibes Launches Facebook Widget, Challenges Lock-In

Philip Wilkinson — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:59:59 -0000

Would make a load of sense to open it up and allow sites to let users import their contact details from any other network.

After all, it's not about trying to maintain a silo (AOL anyone?) but rather lock people in by having the best possible product so that they don't "need" to go anywhere else.

Re: Netvibes Launches Facebook Widget, Challenges Lock-In

Henri @ B2B Sales Blog — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:40:09 -0000

Interesting point. Facebook has the current momentum going for them though.