Comments on: The Future of Social Networks – Communication http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: your life for sale: social networking « Leaving America http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125614 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:36:38 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125614 [...] this blog so that’s not free). Let’s take a short look backward at this article about “The Future of Social Networks – Communication” by Robert Young – dated [...]

]]> By: Planetwebfoot http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125613 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:33:25 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125613 I tend to prefer the niche custom social networking sites compared to the mainstream ones because they allow like minded individuals to come together and communiate in a more meaninful way.

]]> By: Helen http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125612 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:56:21 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125612 I think that both social networks and dating sites, for example, http://www.meetingland.com/ will live and take an important place in the internet and life of many people. Each of them gives users its own benefits. Time implements new requirements; and every site, which wants to live and stay popular, has to adjust to them.

]]> By: The Future of Online Social Networking | SEO Blog - Databanq Media http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125611 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:54:41 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125611 [...] Robert Young provides a detailed overview of the critical role that communication plays in an effective social networking environment. Young points out that the “communication [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125610 Wed, 21 May 2008 22:25:46 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125610 Has anyone noticed http://www.levubu.com? It is stil in beta testing stage, but is already promising to be a hit. It enables users to create groups about a topic of their choice (called a zone), and then invite their friends to view the it. Each group then becomes an area of collaboration where anyone can contribute. Anyone can upload photos, post comments, or even edit a wiki about the topic, all on one page. This is all centered around a social network of friends, providing the ever-so-present profile pages and communication tools typical of all social networks.

Similar to Google Groups, users can also create closed groups, allowing only a select few of their friends to gain access to the group.

The stage of evolution after Web 2.0 is (as said before) the integration and interaction between all the web tools that made Web 2.0 leaders a success. Levubu is setting the stage for this kind of development, and I’m sure new sites of similar nature are soon to follow!

]]> By: The Future of Online Social Networking | Gimmie The Scoop http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125609 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:40:57 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125609 [...] Robert Young provides a detailed overview of the critical role that communication plays in an effective social networking environment. Young points out that the “communication [...]

]]> By: Chandan Maruthi http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125608 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:40:43 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125608 This page itself, resembles the “wall” to me. So there is “Robert” writing his thoughts and then there are others who respond to it. Some a re genuine and some are ads dressed as writings on the wall. And there is this lane where some of the popular wall are up so people happen to wander by it every now and then.

I my self realized this yesterday when researching the social network space. What is different about the MySpace Wall is it is more expressive. Users have the option of using text/voice/images/video and so the younger crowd find this more natural to adopt. I am not sure of the user segments in MySpace vs facebook, but I feel that users may start young with more expressive and open mediums like MySpace and over age move on to other forums like FaceBook/LinkedIn etc.

The user and a person with interests generally changing with age/demography/social changes has to be considered to understand adoption .

Like any other wave, there will be players that are here to stay and more that will fade away.

But as existing users may opt out there is the new generation of users that will start joining and participating in groups . Like a moving window.

Cheers
Chandan

]]> By: David Rodecker http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125607 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:01:17 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125607 This is the beginning of the end for social networks. With the OpenSocial fabric, no longer with XYZ.com be able to establish dominance; instead XYZ will rely on the OS network to distribute its content; allowing Google to take advertising to the bank…

http://media-monopoly.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Jay Deragon http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125606 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:05:13 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125606 The recent move by Microsfot and the release of Business 3.0 on Facebook will change the rules of the game.

Social networks are ripe ground for businesses to directly market and sell their products and services to people and other businesses. While many may say that is already true today the difference is enabling businesses to have a direct vs. indirect presence within networks.

To enable businesses to connect with other businesses and to have their presence seen directly rather than only through people in a network that just happen to work for a particular business.

Enabling businesses to have and manage their own profiles within networks and to exchange goods and services may in fact be the process that further ignites the medium to be more than a “social network”. Many business spend thousands of dollars to attend and have a presence at trade shows and conventions throughout any given year. Social networks represent a medium for a 24/7 trade show at a fraction of the cost of “physical trade shows and conventions”.

Footnote: Since launching 48 hours ago Business 3.0 has over 400 Business registering their profiles and learning how to use the application. In addition the Business 3.0 application is now able to integrate with your personal profile, see my profile on Facebook.

Just think about the possibilities.

]]> By: xocea » The Future of Social Networks - Communication http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125605 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:04:06 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125605 [...] GigaOm: One of MySpace’s greatest innovations was something ridiculously simple… the “wall”. As [...]

]]> By: Facebook apps are proving new stages for “performance” by users « Lightspeed Venture Partners Blog http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125604 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:57:33 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125604 [...] Facebook apps are proving new stages for “performance” by users July 17, 2007 Posted by jeremyliew in facebook, user generated content, Consumer internet, self espression, social media, social networks, web 2.0, communication, performance, widgets, Internet. trackback Its now widely agreed that the two most common behaviors on social networks are self expression and communication. [...]

]]> By: Nigel http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125603 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:01:25 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125603 Agree! Video enabled communication IS the Future! But, more important with the communication and it’s uses.

One of the aspects is social networks can facilitate communication at the business level eg Terrys Business Network and not just in MySpace aimed at the younger generation.

Nigel

]]> By: Noah Robinson http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125602 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:51:15 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125602 No disrespect but you really missed the boat on this one.

Noah

]]> By: Anonymous http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125601 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 01:27:02 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125601 Another example of video technology at good work is http://www.iPoste.Org. iPoste.Org is an interest oriented social network and has the first video classified platform. We look forward to more video classifieds coming on as video technology continues to become more popular.

]]> By: Martha http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125600 Thu, 02 Nov 2006 22:34:32 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125600 YES! Video enabled communication IS the Future!
And it is already HERE… I already post video comments on myspace and I send video emails, I also can broadcast live from laptop anywhere in the world with 2 clicks of my mouse.
VMdirect has a product called hellowWorld – Their new veriosn 5.0 just rolled out last month but it will be a Social Network where you can record media (video and audio) and store it and share it with others. They have made video communication so easy it’s incredible – below is everything they offer, along with the website – I have sent you a video email as well!

E-mail – video & text with some amazing features
Instant messenger – Video & Text
Live Web Casting
Bloging
Podcasting
Store all of your Music, Photos and videos

ALL IN ONE PLACE! And it’s all web based all you need is a webcam.

I also agree with you that video is where we are heading because if you notice all of the new lap tops have cameras built in them already!

http://www.VMdirect.com/MarthaB
http://www.helloworld.com
http://www.myspace.com/enterhelloworld

]]> By: Stephanie http://gigaom.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125599 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:54:57 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/10/09/the-future-of-social-networks-communication/#comment-125599 Hey my name is Stephanie and I am writing a blog on social networks for my Audience Reserach class and I came upon this post. I agree with several of your points, especially that social networks is the new fashion trend of communicating, if its via web cam sites or even through myspace, but it is clear that many of these sites still have problems with privacy or sponsorship. How do you suggest that they fix these problems? In my blog, I mention, not in great detail as you, some problems that each social networks have, such as facebook or livejournal. It would be great if you could post a soultion on to my blog about the problems.

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