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Jawad (Shuzak)
· 3 years ago
"remind ourselves of some of the excellent startups that launched this year.."
Just a small correction pete; MySpace, YouTube and Facebook did not start this year. Most social networks now starting are focused on specific niches, while the former appeals more to the crowds. It would be difficult to compare Bebo with a niche application developed in 2006.
cheers,
Pete Cashmore
· 3 years ago
Jawad,
The social networks don't need to have launched in 2006. Apologies if that's implied.
Jawad (Shuzak)
· 3 years ago
ohk, my bad. It is a great idea anyway. Take care, and I hope your health is better too :) Jawad
For the category of niche network ("the mommy space"), I respectfully submit MothersClick.com.
Looking forward to learning more details.
Cassadie
· 3 years ago
I would like to nominate MOG.com! Its a new online community for music enthusiasts that was launched in June '06 and its an awesome social networking tool. There blogging format supports posting of videos and pictures and the Mog-o-Matic (software that you download) searches your library and the library of everyone else so you can check out and listen to a clip what everyone's listening to. Recently there have been some actual artists who have joined mog and [unlike other networks] maintain their own mog pages. Its definitely and awesome site and you all should check it out at www.mog.com!
Ranjit Padmanabhan
· 2 years ago
In the add-ons category... let me present DashNote. We use the annotation metaphor (e.g. sticky notes) to enable a whole new approach to communication and collaboration.
All of this is deployed through a bookmarklet, so with a lazy extension of your forefinger and two gentle clicks, you're all set.
BillyWarhol
· 2 years ago
Perfect timing Pete!
I was wondering whass been on the Hot List over 2006 & whether there was a Hot Web2.0 100 List or something to that effect*
Jamie Hernandez
· 2 years ago
"We don't have a business model but we were a winner at the 2006 Social Networking Awards."
Harmeet
· 2 years ago
Check out GotYourSpace.com ..... newest site to join the social elite... just launched in november
Krish
· 2 years ago
Well, I think what makes the sites mentioned above unique is that they bring something new to the space - and usually in a different vertical. I like FanNation's focus on sports delivery and games - and would like to see others nominated that address a real niche - and not just a MySpace/Facebook wannabe.
I would like to nominate SWAPASKILL.COM. Its an online community enabling you to register your own skill or expertise and meet local people who have the skills you need. When you have built friendship and trust, you can do each other a favour by exchanging skills.
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
brklynsurfer
· 2 years ago
I really think www.30boxes.com is the social network web-app. Its a killer calendar tool that helps you keep up with your friends and family without being too intrusive. I can't live without it.
Isaac
· 2 years ago
May I nominate Wealink.com, the biggest Chinese social networking service for business?
Pete Cashmore
· 2 years ago
OK, we now have an official post for nominations, so I'm closing the comments here. Please leave all your nominations on this post:
All Comments
Just a small correction pete; MySpace, YouTube and Facebook did not start this year. Most social networks now starting are focused on specific niches, while the former appeals more to the crowds. It would be difficult to compare Bebo with a niche application developed in 2006.
cheers,
The social networks don't need to have launched in 2006. Apologies if that's implied.
Jawad
For the category of niche network ("the mommy space"), I respectfully submit MothersClick.com.
Looking forward to learning more details.
Users of social networks can store and exchange information in a visual manner that is substantially richer than bookmarks. For example:
Myspace: http://dashnote.com/snapshot/mV-FtMwn0LA
Friendster: http://dashnote.com/snapshot/5zHfwyFgfjI
All of this is deployed through a bookmarklet, so with a lazy extension of your forefinger and two gentle clicks, you're all set.
I was wondering whass been on the Hot List over 2006 & whether there was a Hot Web2.0 100 List or something to that effect*
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
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