Comments on: 34 More Ways to Build Your Own Social Network http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/ Startup and Technology News Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:17:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Library clips :: Roundup : Lefora, Revou, Soceeo, Reality Digital, Dotster, Reddit, Wikia :: June :: 2008 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-2385082 Library clips :: Roundup : Lefora, Revou, Soceeo, Reality Digital, Dotster, Reddit, Wikia :: June :: 2008 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:44:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-2385082 [...] “White Label” or “Private Label” (Applications you can Rebrand) Social Networking Platforms 34 More Ways to Build Your Own Social Network Listen Print Email Bookmark Related Forum Chat Track View blog reactions [...] [...] “White Label” or “Private Label” (Applications you can Rebrand) Social Networking Platforms 34 More Ways to Build Your Own Social Network Listen Print Email Bookmark Related Forum Chat Track View blog reactions [...]

]]> By: List of Social Networking Sites - Web 2.0 Sites | Internet Business Opportunities | oibo dot org http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-2277996 List of Social Networking Sites - Web 2.0 Sites | Internet Business Opportunities | oibo dot org Tue, 06 May 2008 23:01:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-2277996 [...]  TechCrunch blog is an excellent resource for information, like this (rather old) post on “34 More Ways to Build Your Social Network” [...] [...]  TechCrunch blog is an excellent resource for information, like this (rather old) post on “34 More Ways to Build Your Social Network” [...]

]]> By: Creeva’s World 2.0 » Creeva’s Shared items in Google Reader http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1909266 Creeva’s World 2.0 » Creeva’s Shared items in Google Reader Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:07:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1909266 [...] 34 More Ways to Build Your Own Social Network [...] [...] 34 More Ways to Build Your Own Social Network [...]

]]> By: Hammerspace » Blog Archive » Viacom And Social Project Launch Broad Decentralized Social Network Called Flux http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1618295 Hammerspace » Blog Archive » Viacom And Social Project Launch Broad Decentralized Social Network Called Flux Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:40:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1618295 [...] As I said above, comparisons will inevitably be drawn to Ning and white label social networks (see our overview of various white label services here and here). [...] [...] As I said above, comparisons will inevitably be drawn to Ning and white label social networks (see our overview of various white label services here and here). [...]

]]> By: Viacom And Social Project Launch Broad Decentralized Social Network Called Flux « iBrian http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1618217 Viacom And Social Project Launch Broad Decentralized Social Network Called Flux « iBrian Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:07:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1618217 [...] As I said above, comparisons will inevitably be drawn to Ning and white label social networks (see our overview of various white label services here and here). [...] [...] As I said above, comparisons will inevitably be drawn to Ning and white label social networks (see our overview of various white label services here and here). [...]

]]> By: Peggy Tate http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1613189 Peggy Tate Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:40:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1613189 What about AbleDating and AbleSpace software? They seem to have an incredible list of features. Thank you for the review. It will saved me a lot of time and trouble calling all these companies. Peggy Tate What about AbleDating and AbleSpace software? They seem to have an incredible list of features.

Thank you for the review. It will saved me a lot of time and trouble calling all these companies.

Peggy Tate

]]> By: Library clips :: Blogtronix is now an enterprise social network :: September :: 2007 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1604221 Library clips :: Blogtronix is now an enterprise social network :: September :: 2007 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:58:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1604221 [...] For more on enterprise social networks, check out the comprehensive post on TechCrunch. [...] [...] For more on enterprise social networks, check out the comprehensive post on TechCrunch. [...]

]]> By: Michael Wilson http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1599673 Michael Wilson Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:10:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1599673 Hello #84, I'm uncertain who you are, but if you have had any problems with an implementation of one of our platforms with your company, please give me a call. We want all of our customers to be satisfied. Our telephone number is on our website and I am at extension 11. Please give me a call. Thanks, Michael Wilson Hello #84,

I’m uncertain who you are, but if you have had any problems with an implementation of one of our platforms with your company, please give me a call. We want all of our customers to be satisfied. Our telephone number is on our website and I am at extension 11. Please give me a call. Thanks, Michael Wilson

]]> By: Small World Labs Customer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1599153 Small World Labs Customer Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:03:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1599153 I just wanted to express my total dissapointment with SWL. I have a SN I decided to have SWL do for me, and regret to have made that decision. In the beginning, even the CEO talked to me and it was all nice and all, gave me his bull sh*t about how wonderful his company was, just like when you go and buy a car, even the GM comes out and greets you, after that I never heard from him, and have been dealing with this staff (which in my opinion can take a seminar on Customer Service), I don't like that approach because I feel it as hypocrat. You see, if I'm he CEO and have about 30 clients I serve, the least I can do is call them once in a while to check on how my staff is doing, how my service is being rendered, don't you think? If I call them in the beginning, I should follow up. Otherwise, what was the point of talking to them in the first place. The Salesperson can make the close by himself. As it is now, I'll be lucky if I get some attention when I have a problem, and all I hear is: "We apologize, we apologize". If I was you, I would not even invest my money on them, as now I feel I have to move my Network to another provider and hence loose my investment with SWL. It's sad, maybe I'm the exception to the wonderful stories, nevertheless, it's how I truly feel and this is my story. I know someone in SWL is going to read this and try to figure out who I am, maybe try to contact me, the truth.......... I have lost faith in you guys (SWL) and will be looking for another home. If you are about to run with SWL, do your homework and get feedback from their customers, and most important..... scrutinize the platform as much as you can. If you are a current SWL customer and are happy, good for you, I hope you don't run into the same problems I have. I just wanted to express my total dissapointment with SWL.

I have a SN I decided to have SWL do for me, and regret to have made that decision. In the beginning, even the CEO talked to me and it was all nice and all, gave me his bull sh*t about how wonderful his company was, just like when you go and buy a car, even the GM comes out and greets you, after that I never heard from him, and have been dealing with this staff (which in my opinion can take a seminar on Customer Service), I don’t like that approach because I feel it as hypocrat.

You see, if I’m he CEO and have about 30 clients I serve, the least I can do is call them once in a while to check on how my staff is doing, how my service is being rendered, don’t you think?

If I call them in the beginning, I should follow up. Otherwise, what was the point of talking to them in the first place. The Salesperson can make the close by himself.

As it is now, I’ll be lucky if I get some attention when I have a problem, and all I hear is: “We apologize, we apologize”. If I was you, I would not even invest my money on them, as now I feel I have to move my Network to another provider and hence loose my investment with SWL.

It’s sad, maybe I’m the exception to the wonderful stories, nevertheless, it’s how I truly feel and this is my story.

I know someone in SWL is going to read this and try to figure out who I am, maybe try to contact me, the truth………. I have lost faith in you guys (SWL) and will be looking for another home.

If you are about to run with SWL, do your homework and get feedback from their customers, and most important….. scrutinize the platform as much as you can.

If you are a current SWL customer and are happy, good for you, I hope you don’t run into the same problems I have.

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]]> By: Ben Strackany http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1584837 Ben Strackany Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:45:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1584837 @33 you're not entirely correct about Handshakes. I was able to change all profiles by changing single template file, and the WYSIWYG editor works fine in Firefox. You are 100% correct about the lack of developer documentation, and the PHP4 code structure could be better. Then again, I've been using it for months, so I'm used to it by now. I've seen similar comments about phpFox & other off the shelf solutions, and you're right in that you often get what you pay for. That's one reason why bigger organizations are willing to pay $10k-100k for high-end white label solutions with lots of features & documentation, or $50-$500k to build it themselves -- they don't want to be stuck with a mess or too many unknowns. Anyone interested in more details can contact me offline. @33 you’re not entirely correct about Handshakes. I was able to change all profiles by changing single template file, and the WYSIWYG editor works fine in Firefox. You are 100% correct about the lack of developer documentation, and the PHP4 code structure could be better. Then again, I’ve been using it for months, so I’m used to it by now.

I’ve seen similar comments about phpFox & other off the shelf solutions, and you’re right in that you often get what you pay for.

That’s one reason why bigger organizations are willing to pay $10k-100k for high-end white label solutions with lots of features & documentation, or $50-$500k to build it themselves — they don’t want to be stuck with a mess or too many unknowns.

Anyone interested in more details can contact me offline.

]]> By: Neil http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1584700 Neil Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:13:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1584700 anyone ever hear of a company called wyndstorm? anyone ever hear of a company called wyndstorm?

]]> By: Neil http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1584697 Neil Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:12:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1584697 anyone ever hear of these guys? anyone ever hear of these guys?

]]> By: personal development reviews http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1573962 personal development reviews Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:46:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1573962 which of the 'self-serve' platforms allow you to use your own css? which of the ’self-serve’ platforms allow you to use your own css?

]]> By: Pringo http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1569048 Pringo Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:48:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1569048 Anyone use Pringo services? Looking for some feedback Anyone use Pringo services? Looking for some feedback

]]> By: William http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1567868 William Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:56:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1567868 ps. Another short review can be found here http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/02/12/list-of-white-label-social-networking-platforms/ thanks ps.
Another short review can be found here
http://www.web-strategist.com/.....platforms/
thanks

]]> By: William http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1567864 William Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:53:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1567864 Great comparison. I was thinking of doing one myself in order to select which social network software to use. You saved me a lots of time and effort. Anyway just wondering if you can do one for the open sources that would give people more choices. Keep up the good work. Wil Great comparison.
I was thinking of doing one myself in order to select which social network software to use. You saved me a lots of time and effort.
Anyway just wondering if you can do one for the open sources that would give people more choices.
Keep up the good work.
Wil

]]> By: Omnifuse http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1566982 Omnifuse Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:13:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1566982 Mark, Thank you for the list. We have been compiling a list of Social Networking / Social Media for the last 3 years and it has certainly increased in size dramatically in the last 6 months. Omnifuse greatly appreciates your inclusion of FUSION in your list. We have been Social Marketers since 1999. The next phase of this phenomenon will not be the "bolt-on" communities, but a framework for aggregating membership and content from various places throughout the enterprise. This will be the challenge past 2008. Thanks! Mark,

Thank you for the list. We have been compiling a list of Social Networking / Social Media for the last 3 years and it has certainly increased in size dramatically in the last 6 months.

Omnifuse greatly appreciates your inclusion of FUSION in your list. We have been Social Marketers since 1999. The next phase of this phenomenon will not be the “bolt-on” communities, but a framework for aggregating membership and content from various places throughout the enterprise. This will be the challenge past 2008.

Thanks!

]]> By: mason http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1565576 mason Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:18:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1565576 what about channelme.tv? what about channelme.tv?

]]> By: Josh http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1565517 Josh Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:03:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1565517 I think that there are two different types of products being discussed in this article. Most of the products listed require customization by the company providing the product. Thus, the costs start in the thousands and go up from there. The other types of products mentioned, those that can be downloaded and customized by the end-user, are, IMHO, intended for a completely different audience. I would have preferred to see these two types of social networking products discussed in different articles, as I think they are different enough that comparing them together is almost impossible. The customer buying a Web Scribble or Webligo product is not the same as the customer buying a Crowd Factory service. At any rate, it's good to see the types of products that are available. I think that there are two different types of products being discussed in this article. Most of the products listed require customization by the company providing the product. Thus, the costs start in the thousands and go up from there.

The other types of products mentioned, those that can be downloaded and customized by the end-user, are, IMHO, intended for a completely different audience.

I would have preferred to see these two types of social networking products discussed in different articles, as I think they are different enough that comparing them together is almost impossible. The customer buying a Web Scribble or Webligo product is not the same as the customer buying a Crowd Factory service.

At any rate, it’s good to see the types of products that are available.

]]> By: Andy Bell http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1565025 Andy Bell Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:53:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1565025 (Sorry, that last comment should have said the following!) Also missed out was <a href="http://www.mintdigital.com" rel="nofollow">Mint Digital</a>. Mint's Rails-based <a href="http://www.bloombox.tv" rel="nofollow">BloomBox</a> platform has been used for projects including: <a href="http://www.islandoo.com" rel="nofollow">Islandoo</a> (press: <a href="http://www.mintdigital.com/press/Islandoo_FT.pdf" rel="nofollow">Financial Times</a> (pdf), <a href="http://mashable.com/2006/09/21/islandoo-800000-daily-pageviews-after-16-days/" rel="nofollow">Mashable</a>) <a href="http://www.virtualrush.com" rel="nofollow">Virtual Rush</a> (for ABC Family/Disney) <a>Oxjam</a> (for MTV) Other BloomBox clients include BBC, Ogilvy and Thumbplay (Sorry, that last comment should have said the following!)

Also missed out was Mint Digital. Mint’s Rails-based BloomBox platform has been used for projects including:

Islandoo (press: Financial Times (pdf), Mashable)
Virtual Rush (for ABC Family/Disney)
Oxjam (for MTV)
Other BloomBox clients include BBC, Ogilvy and Thumbplay

]]> By: Andy Bell http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1564994 Andy Bell Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:21:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1564994 Also missed out was <a href="http://www.mintdigital.com" rel="nofollow">Mint Digital</a>. Mint's Rails-based <a href="http://www.bloombox.tv" rel="nofollow">BloomBox</a> platform has been used for projects including: <a href="http://www.islandoo.com" rel="nofollow">Islandoo</a> (press: <a href="http://www.mintdigital.com/press/Islandoo_FT.pdf" rel="nofollow">Financial Times</a> (pdf), <a href="http://mashable.com/2006/09/21/islandoo-800000-daily-pageviews-after-16-days/" rel="nofollow">Mashable</a>) <a> (for ABC Family/Disney) </a><a href="http://oxjam.mtv.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Oxjam</a> (for MTV) Other BloomBox clients include BBC, Ogilvy and Thumbplay Also missed out was Mint Digital.

Mint’s Rails-based BloomBox platform has been used for projects including:

Islandoo (press: Financial Times (pdf), Mashable)
(for ABC Family/Disney)
Oxjam (for MTV)
Other BloomBox clients include BBC, Ogilvy and Thumbplay

]]> By: Allen Fuller :: Flat Creek http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1564209 Allen Fuller :: Flat Creek Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:08:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1564209 I had the chance to demo BlogTronix last week and really like what they're doing, especially by integrating project management "groups" into their system. This seems like a natural feature for companies wanting to really get some productivity bang from their SoNet bucks. I had the chance to demo BlogTronix last week and really like what they’re doing, especially by integrating project management “groups” into their system. This seems like a natural feature for companies wanting to really get some productivity bang from their SoNet bucks.

]]> By: Ximena http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1563504 Ximena Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:33:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1563504 hi nice post, i enjoyed it hi nice post, i enjoyed it

]]> By: Jovani http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1563431 Jovani Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:49:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/08/14/34-more-ways-to-build-your-own-social-network/#comment-1563431 hi i enjoyed the read hi i enjoyed the read

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