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For Widgets and Add Ons, Rockyou.
It's Netvibes - www.netvibes.com.
For Category 7, for Site Of The Century, and for a lifetime achievement award.
It’s Netvibes - www.netvibes.com.
For Category 7, for Site Of The Century, and for a lifetime achievement award.
Large social network BEBO.com - I love the fact it's so much more better designed than Myspace, and everyone at the office even has an account. I think they deserve where they are.
I come accross this smaller social network when I was at a press conf, it's ran by a very down to earth 17 y/o - apparently with over 320,000 members - pplparty.com
For widgets for me it has to be rockyou.com - I'm always coming accross this widget. Think its a great design, and they come accross more underground than anything, which i love.
I'm also happy to put accross Flikr (very nice app), Xanga and Piczo.
Niche: Exlusive network for moms
Went live on October 17 (exactly two months ago tomorrow)
See latest press and praise:
http://www.mothersclick.com/press_news
No VC funding to-date.
It fits nicely in the niche category. Yes its new and doesn't have a big member base - does that mean its disqualified?
Yes I suggested my own project - is that not allowed?
category #12 (niche): bikespace.net >>link
bikespace.net is an online community for cyclists with mapping, messaging, & group organization and ride invitation tools!
Once again, I'm going to reiterate that *no comments get deleted*. It's just that when people post lots of links, the spam filter gets suspicious. If your comment doesn't appear immediately, contact me and I'll see if it's being held for moderation.
category #12 (niche): bikespace.net
12. bikespace.net
3. Digg
5. Flickr
6. YouTube
7. NetVibes
9. Last.fm
10. Thethingsiwant
They just cut a huge deal with Sports Illustrated for SI's Faces in the Crowd, and have some ridiculous athletes promoting the site (JJ Reddick, Freddy Adu, others).
Thanks, Pete.
Sam
Is it just me or don't other people want to know how the winners will be selected. What are the criteria that you will be judging these social networks on?
I'm guessing usabliity, interface, site design, ease of communication, quantity and quality of connections, use of latest web technologies would all be inlcuded in the list.
Here is a twist; sites that should not win. I hope Myspace doesn't receive an award...because they flunk in all the above categories (just because its the biggest doesn't mean its the best) and lastly Dogster, why is it even on the list, have you not seen their front page :p
Don't let us down Pete.
You're gonna be selecting the winners next week, if all goes well. ;)
As for criteria, I don't want to list specific criteria and hence influence anyone's vote. As you say, MySpace wouldn't get many votes if we made usability one of the criteria, but judging by their numbers, they'd get the most votes from the mainstream crowd. In fact, I suspect MySpace will perform poorly in these awards anyway, since Mashable's most active participants tend to be developers, bloggers and tech addicts: the kind of people who think good code is a priority.
in the Widget category. It is a great tool for storing and playing videos from different social networks on your profile.
category #12 (niche): FamilyThrive.com
category #4 (sports): bikespace.net >>link
category #12 (niche): bikespace.net >>link
category #4 (sports): bikespace.net >>link
category #12 (niche): bikespace.net >>link
bikespace.net is an online community for cyclists with mapping, messaging, & group organization and ride invitation tools!
Category 2... ZingFu is really a fun add-on site with a slick interface... http://www.zingfu.com
Its a new approach to social bookmarking site with easy search.
New music site for UK and Ireland - great media player and jukebox with playlist and music player embed capability.
Nice look and feel at the front end.
category #12 (niche): bikespace.net >>link
it's only been around for like 5 weeks now but it's great
category #4 [sports] & category #12 [niche]
a young and hot community for cyclists
Category 1: Facebook - EVERYONE I know uses it
Category 5: Flickr - easiest photo site to use
Category 11: Zemble - VERY convenient for group texting
Category 12: Dogster - SOOO cute - my dog is on it!
The goal of the site is to allow people to gather trusted word-of-mouth advice from their friends and family prior to buying something online. The url is www.gopowwow.com.
#12 Niche: Bikespace.net
category #4 (sports): bikespace.net
category #12 (niche): bikespace.net
Niche and Miscellaneous Networks
Photo Sharing: Flickr
Startpages: Webwag & Netvibes
Video Sharing: Dailymotion & Vpod
Music: Jamendo
Start pages: Webwag
I Love it :)
www.blubrry.com
for Niche and Miscellaneous category
thanks!
#12 Bikespace.net
1. myspace - still my most used profile bar none
2. Silde.com - super easy to setup
3. Ma.gnolia - amazing design
4. Takkle - football nut what can I say
5. Flickr - I want to like someone else but.. they rock
6. eyespot.com - very cool remixing & sharing
7. netvibes - we get the most traffic from them
8. upcoming.org - not flashy but everyone else uses it so...
9. projectopus.com - good concept & design
10. stylehive - good design & supershopper wife is fan too
11. jambo - very cool, used @ SXSWi this year, super easy
12. innerTee - duh, have to throw in a nom for our 'niche hit' eh?
Thanks Pete - this is fun!
7. SaneBull.com -- startpage for financial content
I have been using it on a daily basis since June 2005. Great features.
my vote = blubrry.com
3. StumbleUpon – Like a digital piñata
4. Sportsvite.com – where else can you find 117 floor hockey players in NYC.
5. Ofoto.com – I know is now Kodak something and isn’t exactly a community but everybody I know uses it.
6. Revver – new logo is cool.
9. HypeMachine.com – hidden gems everywhere.
10. Shopwiki – only one I use
11. Sneakerplay – sneakerheads define niche community
11. Vampirefreaks.com – if this site gets as much traffic as I am hearing they are doing something right.
2. www.blubrry.com
3. www.podshow.com
4. www.podcastpickle.com
5. www.podcastalley.com
2. digg.com
3 youtube.com
2. MyBLogLog.com
3. del.icio.us
4.
5. Flickr
6. YouTube
7.
8. Yelp.com
9. Last.fm
10. ThisNext.com
11.
12. Etsy
3. del.icio.us
4. Tired and Tested
5. Flickr
6. YouTube
8. Yelp.com
9. Last
cheers
chris
2. MyBlogLog (insanely addictive and top of all, useful)
3. Blinklist (no comparision. Delicious and other go home compare to that)
4. n/a
5. Bubbleshare (just perfect and unlimited storage)
6. You tube
7. Netvibes
8. n/a
9. Last.fm
10++: n/a
Nomination: www.salespider.com
With hundreds of thousands of members and $25 billion in live sales leads posted (yes I said billion and they post new leads every day) this is why www.Salespider.com is one of the fastest growing social network sites for professionals and SOHOs.
It's a great example of Web 2.0, with plenty of great tools and features.
I use it to look for leads, career opportunities and to connect with others who are looking to make connections for business in just about any category you can think of!
A great site and I would like to nominate www.salespider.com for your awards!
category #7: netvibes.com
Since this is really the page I can't live without.
category #3: blinklist.com
Since I finally use some online bookmarking.
category #9: last.fm
The only site, which gathers audio statistics and makes the community, I liked. I'm not into that `chat and chat` kind of thing, but the last.fm really finds me music and people I want to hear and know.
Thank you.
It's the best site I've ever found, where people get together without counting background, race or all that - for one reason, to remix and share remixes ! I came across this page while downloading WMP plugins. And when I got redirected to YS, I enjoyed every second of it.
The YS team even take the trouble to get to know their fellow members !! It's amazing - the fact that you have a team of helpers - at least one, if not all - who'd be there 24/7.
I've only been active over the past two months, but well... no regrets, no turning back. I'd nominate http://www.yourspins.com - the best of all music sites !
Music
I would also like to nominate StyleFeeder (http://www.stylefeeder.com/) for the Social Shopping category. Just last week, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became part of the social shopping community, so you can check out all of the cool things they have in their StyleFeeder badges. Very cool.
http://wadja.com for category #11
It's an online calendar. But it goes way beyond that. It's fast. It's so easy to use. It helps me stay in touch with friends (I can see what my buddies are up to, which is cool).
It has this really innovative feature called the "one box." You know how in traditional calendars you have to click on the day, then the time, then type in your appointment, set a reminder, etc, etc. Well, with 30boxes, it's intelligent. There's a big text-box at the top that you just type plain english in to and it figures out the rest. So when I type "Lunch with Mary next Wendesday at 3pm) it automatically creates the entry in the right place at the right time like magic!! :)
The features go on and on. There's a feature called "Web-Top" that acts like a little desktop application. You can have a mini view of your calendar as well as "panels" that you can set up to show various websites or things... That way you can have more of your information in one place.
30boxes is lovely. They're constantly adding new features, doing speed upgrades, keeping users in the loop, and everyone who seems to RUN the site just seem like such cool people.
If you feel you need some organization in your life (and who doesn't?), 30boxes.com might just end up being the best thing that has ever happened to you.
#3:blinklist.com
#5:webshots.com
#7:protopage.com
much more better than dodgeball.
3. del.icio.us
5. Flickr
6. YouTube
9. Last.fm
10. Curbly
4) http://www.nbx.com
6) metacafe.com
8. Do512.com in Austin Texas - Cool new site. Has lots of great info about bands and events. Updated daily.
Netvibes for category 7
4. bikespace.net
12. bikespace.net
Their video and product review component are very useful. This site truly understands moms. Very easy to use!
10 - StyleFeeder.com
and you can never have just one! so #12-bikespace.net of course!
i love it! its a great place for mom to get and share some advice, or just to talk.
So:
4. Bikespace.net
5. Flickr
6. YouTube
12. Bikespace.net
Thanks for being so supportive!
2. widgets & add-ons
5. photo sharing
9. music
2. Frappr
3. StumbleUpon
4. http://www.myteamcaptain.com/
5. Flickr
6. Youtube
7. Netvibes
8. Upcoming
9. Last.FM
10. Curbly
11. Twittr
12. BeGreenNow.com
So I am voting this for my wife, personally I like victoriassecret, But connecting moms is a great site because it keeps her busy for hours so I can watch the NFL Pregame show! AND it helps us with the kids.
If you like music and talking to people who also like music, go here.
WHAT IF 82.5 MILLION people belonged to the same demographic?
WHAT IF 33.3 MILLION people of the demographic were online everyday?
WHAT IF $1.6 Trillion was spent by the demographic per year?
WHAT IF 4 MILLION people joined the demographic every year?
WHAT IF 80% of ALL family spending was controlled by the demographic?
WHAT IF Every single person on earth was associated with the demographic?
Bikespace.net for categories 4 & 12!
It's both. We'll have a panel of judges *and* a community vote (the "People's Choice") - two separate lists of winners and one overall winner. We also have some ideas to prevent the community vote from being skewed too far. Keep nominating!
the dope site!!!!!!!!
4. www.bikespace.net
5. www.photobucket.com
12. www.bikespace.net
03. del.icio.us
04. www.bikespace.net
05. www.flickr.com
09. www.last.fm
10. www.woot.com
12. www.bikespace.net
(Someday finance and job search will have their own web 2.0 categories!)
Yes, yes I did.
www.whooiz.com for #2 Widgets
I'm addicted.
one of the best ditres to be on!
2. Stickam.com
3. Digg.com
5. Myspace Video
7. Netvibes.com
8. Yelp.com
9. Purevolume.com
12. Campusbug.com
thnx!
2. Slide
3. Digg
4. MaxPreps
5. Flickr
6. YouTube
7. Pageflakes
8. Yelp
9. Last.fm
10. Crowdstorm
11. Dodgeball
12. Campusbug
They have fun contests, wonderful people and tons of advice!
The best ever music/remixing site I've come across in ages !
Sharing and making music has never been this fun before !! XD
2. Frappr
3. StumbleUpon
4. Flickr
5. Youtube
6. Netvibes
7. Upcoming
8. Last.FM
9. Curbly
10. Twittr
3. Social News = Digg
3. Social Bookmarking = BlinkList
5. Photo Sharing = Zooomr
6. Video Sharing = Google Video
7. Startpages = Netvibes
A great experience about listening and makin' music
FTW!
Only launched in the UK this week, due to launch in the States in the New Year and still in its very early stages with a few teething problems, but a really cool idea and attracting a lot of national media interest. It also has new technology built into it which enables you to open multiple windows and move them around your screen so you can look at numerous profiles at the same time. Haven’t seen another matching site that can do this. This is currently available on Mozilla and will be very soon on IE.
Take a look at the STORY OF THE MONTH on the front page to get an idea of how skill swapping works.
Jenny
widget.. zingfu
sports.. fan nation
startpage.. netvibes
I have really enjoyed this online community, it gives moms a place to talk to other moms.
Love sending "picklemails"
Cherada.com
It is a social network for El Salvador and latins
FTW!
I second the nomination - Reverb rocks! I've seen/heard some really great bands and new music through the site. Love it!
I want to nominate the folks at ReverbNation.com for giving a powerful voice to up-and-coming musicians who haven't had that voice before.
The site's amazing and has exposed me to bands I'd never would have known if it weren't for the help Reverb gives them in marketing themselves and connecting them with the industry. Too often, it's the band-by-committee that gets the hype (and cash) regardless of their talent. Now, the truly gifted have that opportunity to earn the audience and marketing exposure they deserve.
Go ReverbNation.com !
www.campusbug.com
www.campusbug.com
2.
3. StumbleUpon
4.
5. Flickr
6. iFilm
7.
8. Yelp
9.
10. ThisNext
11. Etsy
It doesn't get any better than this!!! you won't find any error pages here!
This group is awesome,you get to meet alot moms that are just like you.Visit once and you will be hooked.Hope to see you there.
CONNECTING MOMS ROCK
2. Slide
3. Digg
4. Takkle
5. Flickr
6. YouTube
7. Netvibes
8. VIBELY
9. Last.fm
10.
11. Twitter (from ObviousCorp)
12.
Best social networking site ever!!!!
This site has made a tremendous difference in conducting business
Bopmyspace.com
-Leroy
Myspace Enhanced, the myspace browser
Download at http://www.socialbrowsr.com
(MyspaceEnhanced.com)
This site is quick to load, you can add tons of pictures, and it helps you with school
Meez.com - the avatars are head and shoulders above the rest of the pack
They have alot of comment graphics there, and they are always adding more.
5 Flickr
7 netvibes
12-Niche: Bikespace.net
The only mom site I enjoy as a mommy :)
For social video sharing - Dailymotion - http://www.dailymotion.com/
For start page - Netvibes : http://www.netvibes.com/
yfly.com
I love it !!!
Very well done. Love it and use it.
http://www.projectopus.com
next level international cypher
an incredible way to communicate
through the art and aoul of hip hop
They are innovative and refreshing.
Campusbug is the best I give it a five star rating. It is the 1st social learning network of it's kind and it is doing it's job.
:)
A great way to optimize your online visibility!
VeryLiberating.com
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=> Sneakerplay.com :)
www.salespider.com
Besides can anyone else here say their social network made them over 10,000?
Original content, thought provoking commentary, and lots of cool audio clips
Oh yea, and they carry the Pro Football Showdown also
this site rocks.
Category # 11- www.CollegeTonight.com- the site to most uniquely use mobile features to take the networking experience beyond the computer in 2007.
7(?)-MyMediaRoom - www.mymediaroom.com
I love this site. its opened a whole world of connections for me.
cheers!
2. Slide
3. del.icio.us
4. Tiredandtested.com
Much love.
-Lindsey
2. Mybloglog. I just love it, i'm all about discovering new blogs and their readers
3. Delicious. I'm addicted
4. Dont use this kind that much, but if I do its Fannation
5. Zooomr. Like flickr, only better
6. Dailymotion. I always assume that their content is more "grown-up"
7. Pageflakes all the way
8. Heyletsgo
9. Last.fm for lack of serious alternatives
10. Crowdstorm
11. Dodgeball
12. Librarything!!!!! Definitely the best niche-site maybe even the best site overall.
4 Tiredandtested.com
Easy to start but with lots of options and a really interactive way to share and enjoy music.
Innovative, fun and cool
A little limited but very enjoyable. I'm very impressed by the interface: despite the complexity of the task, it's uncluttered and instantly useable. An example to us all.
This is the best site ever for mommies - whether new moms, expecting moms, saavy moms, step moms, grandmas - any moms. This is the site we've all been waiting for. I've never seen a site so compassionate and well run as this one.
This is by far the best site for moms to get together and exchange ideas, post diaries, share pics. They have fun stuff as well and it's the first place I log onto each day. Kudos to connectingmoms - I hope they win because they are the best.
2. Zingfu
3. Digg
4. Takkle
5. Flickr
6. YouTube
7. Webwag
8. HeyLetsGo
9. Last.fm but I prefer Pandora
10. Kaboodle
11. Mobidgets
12. Dogster
I've been using it for a while and it's a great place for social shopping and getting opinions of others!
vote : HOBNOBSTER
The site was launched this year but already has all kinds of functionality - blogging, audio/video, pictures, classifieds, polls, groups, etc., as well as tons of unique content such as articles and podcasts. If you want to meet some quality, dedicated sports fans, YSF is the place to be!
I'd put it in the Niche category. But maybe with Music category as a second.
I accidently posted my nomination in the vote section.
To sum up why this site is the best...
They are are not just another ESPN. News and stats are impotant, and they have that, but if you want a real community of great sporst fans, YourSportsFan.com is it.
I want to nominate Pickle.com for photo and video sharing. it is great!
i also vote for myspace overall!
The best little network for connecting business people.
Disclaimer: I'm CTO.
A new website that is moving hiphop in the direction it needs to go. Inspiring and entertaining.
I love how warm and inviting this site is for all moms! You never have to worry about what you post there! It's my world and I love it!
If you're into MySpace & a Sports Fan this is the Site for You!
It an excellent sports networking site.
12) http://www.fitlink.com
And it's not just a copy of myspace!
Best social networking site for mothers hands down!
#12 = www.connectingmoms.com
It kicks! (and I second the other nominations for this site)
Mom's RULE!
My nomination is for www.ConnectingMoms.com in the category #12
plus free txting and te little mobile thingies are kinda kl, (and my school ant blocked it yet)
for category #12
Highly recommended for sports fan to visit this site.
I especially love the "Moms like Me" Discussions, where I can find more moms with interests and issues like mine. Thanks!
1) For Video Category:
Stumbleupon Video
http://video.stumbleupon.com/
(awesome time waster)
2) For niche portal or bookmarking:
Fanpop
http://www.fanpop.com
(well designed network of niche portals)
3) For niche network:
Islandoo
http://islandoo.com/
Audacious in its simplicity. Shows how social networks will be used (profitably) by television properties in the coming years.
You also should have interactive games/worlds on this list. They are social networks of a sort and may portend how interactive and deep this space may become in the future (Second Life or WoW anyone?).
Brilliant idea to reach out to mothers nationally and globally
My vote goes to Connectingmoms because they serve a purpose I have come to rely upon. I wasn't looking for companionship, I was looking for a qualified resource for information and discussion about issues that I take very seriously, and they give it to me.
www.tonethis.com for mobile
www.veeker.com for mobile
www.pubwalk.com for events
hands down!
I nominate velvetpuffin. It for mobile catagory 11. It can do everything from chatting, bloggin, photo sharing, and video sharing, it's a social network site you can access on your phone and computer.
YourSpins makes it easy, even a kid like me can remix and have fun !
not a bruise doubt..multiply...
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For now, keep nominating!
Category #12- Campusbug.com.
I love the way that they make service so accessable and it serves its exact purpose it is by far the greatest social networking unit that ive used so far
CAmpusbug Rocks!!!
It's better then cake!!!
I nominate this site because i like the concept of socializing and getting educational help.
i choose this site because It helps me with my homework and i get to meet people.
#12: Ziki
i choose this site because It helps me with my homework and i get to meet people.
For Music Remixing, Your Spins is a fantastic site...
Remixing music YOUR style is so simple and funky ... Have a Go at it to evolve the DJ in you
1. www.hobnobster.com
2. www.moblabber.com
3. www.dodgeball.com
www.connectingmoms.com
for Category 12
Video Sharing - Pickle.com
ITtoolbox, www.ITtoolbox.com
Pickle.com -- Best integration of photo and video; easy to use; can't beat the Pickle Mail.
You can find workout partners, track workouts, work with personal trainers, find health clubs and events.
One of the germans first social shopping community (specialised on gifts).
Fanpop
http://www.fanpop.com
I would like to nominate RapSpace.tv .... in the Niche & Misc category.
http://grindtv.com/video/surf/Joel_Parkinson_ON...
This site is very useful because it has a Bibliography Generator, Flashcards, Question bank (to help with my homework), and many other educational features all in one while I can message and comment on my friends page just like myspace, but better!
If you don't know what Campusbug is, you have to check it out!
www.campusbug.com
Category #12- Campusbug.com
Video Sharing (#6)- Pickle
and
#6 -- Pickle.com for Best Video Sharing site most definitely!
Pickle is the most friendly and easy way to keep your electronic photos & videos.
#6 pickle.com for video sharing
Aloha :)
Vote for it!
They cover social networking, education and ecommerce. What more do you need for a website? Plus all tools and services are FREE!
Vote for it!
Great videos and community for skate, snowboard, surfing, fmx, and a bunch more.
Have had friends share wedding pictures and videos on it, and its been awesome!!
Pickle for #5 and #6. Absolutely!
VOTE = blubrry.com
cool site!
thanks!
Yahoo 360
Moblabber.com
Hobnobster.com
the best in sports social networking.
site.
www.stickam.com
WOOT!!!
www.stickam.com
versatile,nice graphics, useful
My favourite social shopping site.
http://www.desiresin.com
Zaadz.com has a population of pretty much 40,000 after only one year as a nich social network.
I'm really surprised to not see it in the nomination.
I recommend people here go check it out.
http://www.zaadz.com
Think myspace, youtube, flickr PLUS live shows and live user broadcasts. Its not like boring old myspace where you see a few pictures someone took a year ago, you open the profile and BOOM theres the person live right there! Plus you can see all their audio, videos, photos, etc.
stickam pwns.
The only lame thing is all the 4chan kids and sometimes perves, otherwise its great!
It does make sense, doesn't it?
#5 and #6
bebo is the best!!!
the are offering Tv style Shows DDr Dance Offs and Karaoke Contests Live Look out Simon Randy and Paula. www.istarlive.com