Amidst Growing Internet Privacy Concerns, Online Blog Community SoulCast.com One-Ups MySpace and LiveJournal on Privacy

November 1, 2010

SoulCast, a new, free web-based company that allows users to read and write free blogs, claims that privacy and anonymity is one of their top service goals. In light of all of the spying controversy surrounding the NSA and their collection of customer data, and the recent MySpace crackdowns, SoulCast appears to be welcome refuge for many readers and writers of blogs.

The question of privacy in the internet world is a much-debated topic these days. “A lot of blogging and networking sites are not considered to be “fully private” based on the information they collect from a new user when they sign up,” states Brian Ree, CEO and Founder of SoulCast. Unlike MySpace, LiveJournal, Xanga, and just about every other networking website out there, SoulCast doesn’t collect any personal information unless you choose to provide it. The goal is to help keep the user as anonymous as possible so they can write freely and openly about anything, which is one of the philosophies of SoulCast.Additionally, SoulCast doesn’t collect or store IP addresses like virtually every blogging site out there. Not many websites enforce anonymity so much as SoulCast.

The privacy aspect of SoulCast may prove to be a great draw for many potential users, especially since there are few places in the blogosphere that can make such a strong claim for anonymity and privacy. But the team at SoulCast is confident that this service they’re providing, as well as the incentive that you can get paid to blog, will be the sustaining factors of the community. And the timing of such a site couldn’t be better.

SoulCast is a free online blogging community that was established in 2006. SoulCast provides a place for anyone to blog and read about interesting topics for free, without constraints and in full anonymity. In addition, SoulCast members have the option to get paid to blog.

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October 23, 2010

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Badoo vs Myspace

September 3, 2010

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Top 3 Predictions of Social Networking Ahead of 2009

November 17, 2008

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Jonathan Mac asked:


Social Networking, one of the most used technologies of the year 2008 is now heading to a new year. The social networking websites have seen a rapid constant growth through the year 2008. However, today many of the people think that social networking is over crowded and is about to nose dive in the forthcoming months. So let’s have a peak into the future of social networking websites.

For business promotion, Social is still on the right track

In the year 2008, promotion of business through social networks was considered as the best online business promotional strategy. However, today many online marketers think that social networking has lost its charm. The reason they say for this is the over crowded Internet. The true fact here is that the Internet marketers are finding it difficult to get highlighted to get highlighted in the social media crowd. As the old saying goes, “the bad workman blames his tools”, the Internet marketers are blaming the crowded Social Networks because of their improper promotional approach. A crowded place is the best one to promote your business and social networking is the perfect spot.

Teens and High School buddies will stick to the existing Social Networks

Myspace and Facebook are known to almost all the teens in the planet who uses the Internet. These social networking websites re-defined the mode of communication and today, the International barriers aren’t even speed bumps on the social networking superhighway. The social networking websites have helped the high school buddies a lot to stay connected. This attraction of social networking websites to teens will continue in the next year too. It means that the social networking websites will continue to gain popularity in the same pace as in 2008.

The Changing trends – Designing own social networking websites

The simple social networking web design technology has made many people to create their own social networking websites. Statistics indicate that many more people will design there own social networking websites and this is gonna be a trend in 2009. The social networking websites will become a must have to all of them by the year 2009.

Getting prepared for the new trend in social networking

With everyone creating a social networking website, it’s time that we should be prepared too. With the easiness in social networking website design, there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t have one of your own. However, we know the fact that everyone of us is not born with unique creativity and not all of them are great programmers. You can have your own social networking website even if you are not a skilled programmer. There are many professional social networking web designers who can create professional social networking websites for you at an affordable cost.  What are you waiting for? Create your social networking website today and prepare to welcome the new trend in social networking.



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3 Important Aspects of Social Networking Web Design

October 13, 2008

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Jonathan Mac asked:


Creating social networking websites is getting easier each day. However, designing successful social networking websites has three major requirements:

1. Uniqueness 

2. Lots of creativity

3. Lots of patience (time)

If a social networking website is designed based on these three aspects there is no doubt that the project will be a grand success. Here, in this article, you will find the necessity of the three main factors of social networking web design.

The need of Uniqueness

Everyone using the Internet will be aware of the fact that the Social Networking arena is overcrowded. Hence uniqueness of the social networking websites is very much essential to stand out from the crowd. To make your social networking website design unique, you will have to spend lots of time in analyzing the aspects of other popular social networking websites like Facebook, Myspace and Orkut. You have to offer the users of your social networking website with something different and useful that most of the other popular social networking websites do not offer. One of the reasons behind the popularity of facebook is the handful of useful applications. There is a cool application called “Compare me” which allows users to compare themselves with the peers. Providing such cool, interactive social networking applications in your own website will attract more people.

The need of Creativity

Creativity is very much essential for designing social networking websites. The above said uniqueness in social networking web design can be achieved only by vivid creativity. So where does the creativity come from? Creativity comes as a result of extensive research. With lots of social networking websites out there, learning what to do with your social networking website is very easy.

The need of time

Both the above said aspects involved in designing social networking websites depend upon time. The more the time you spend in designing your social networking website, the more will be the success of the same. Researching what the competitor social networking websites are offering and coming up with creative ideas to make your social networking website look unique will eat up much of your time.

Bottom line

If you lack anyone of these there aspects of social networking website design, it’s better to get some professional help rather than do it by yourself. There are many professional social networking web designers with hands on experience in the same. All you have to do is to express you requirement and they will take care of everything- from planning to effective social networking web designing. There are some unique social networking web design companies who offer promotion of your website along with designing. These Social networking web design services offered by the experts with strategic thinking will guide you to the path of success.



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Adult Social Networking Tips to the Social Networks

September 28, 2008

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Michael Hutchins asked:


I realize that for adults on the social networking sites, many of these tips are common sense. As I point that out, I also know that nothing is “common” about common sense. The tips are not listed in order of importance. Here they are!…..

1.) Decide on the type of networking you would like to engage in.

Most people that are new to social networking are nor aware that different sites cater to different groups of networkers. Some sites are for people in particular age groups, others are for people with specifics hobbies and interests. Still other sites cater almost exclusively to business networking. Before you join a site, spend some time getting a sense of what type of networking is most popular. For the newbie to the networks, MySpace and Facebook are good choices. Generally, these sites have wide appeal to a large cross section of networkers with a wide variety of interests.

2.) Have A Plan When Putting Together Your Profile

Virtually all social networking sites provide members with a personal profile page. Unfortunately, many people spend very little time planning the content to be included in their profile.

WRONG!

Remember, people will usually review your profile before deciding if they want to contact you. The information that you supply can attract quality networking opportunities. Let people know, via your profile, exactly what type of online relationships you want to pursue. Answer ALL profile questions honestly, with no hidden agendas. Oh, and by the way, include your picture. People want to “see” fellow networkers!

3) Let The Online Relationship Develop Naturally

One of the biggest mistakes made by social networkers is to “force” their agenda on new contacts. This type of selfishness does not work in the offline world, so why would it EVER work online? Become acquainted with your contacts first. Let them know that you intend to be a useful resource. During this process of getting to know each other, both of you will discover if you have mutual intentions. Do not rush this process of discovery. It could provide the foundation for a very beneficial, long term, relationship.

4) Do Not Get Too Personal Too Quickly

This tip is in the ‘common sense” category, and is similar to tip #3. Personal experiences have prompted me to include this tip. I have been contacted by individuals, and within the 1st EMAIL, they are disclosing very personal information, even inviting me to come meet them!! This approach is dangerous and leaves a bad 1st impression. It is a definite “red flag” if individuals give you “too much information” too soon.

5) Do Not “Hit And Run!”

 

Many people make the mistake of joining too many social sites. In their excitement to begin networking, they fill out profiles to every site under the sun! These same individuals spend very little time navigating each site. They will also make the mistake of adding a bunch of “friends” at first, and never following up with them. This “hit and run” approach is not a good way to form online relationships. Only become a member of a site if you plan to become an active member of the community. Without active participation, you will never achieve trust within the group.

In Conclusion….

Hopefully, these tips, and your common sense, will make social networking more productive. If you are specifically interested in the adult social networks for business, the FREE curriculum at Renegade University is a perfect training ground. It is possible to earn while you learn marketing with video, articles, email, and even marketing to the Web 2.0 communities.

You will also learn how to brand yourself in the social networks, and how to gain access to FREE social media tools.



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Are You not Into Social Networking Yet?

August 5, 2008

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Jonathan Mac asked:


The concept of social networking is used in many ways today. Some consider it as total fun while others consider them precious to get into some serious relationships. Social networking is actively used for business promotion too. Whatever the use may be, Social networking websites have become a must have for every grown up human being.

The Social Networking Concept

There are thousands of Social Networking websites that are available today. However, not all of them serve the same purpose. Some of those websites are dedicated to business networking and some others entirely for school and college buddies to stay in touch. Though social networking websites differ in their mode of usage, all of them have the same concept – “active communication”. Let it be a social networking website for dating, or a social network of professional businessmen, all these websites enable people to find more contacts and also to re-kindle old relationships.

The ease of use

Almost all the social networking websites follow the same procedures. After making a free registration, you will be able to put up your own social networking profile. The profile page is the one that makes the first impression. The profile page must be the best and unique to make it highlight in the social media crowd. Social networking websites like myspace enable the users to use custom designed profile pages. There are many professional social networking web designers who can create stunning profile pages for myspace. You can also get professional help from them for setting up unique profiles.

Once the profile page is setup, it’s time to gather friends. Getting friends in a social networking website is real fun and easy. You can search for new friends wherever you wish and also connect to your old friends and rekindle the relationships. Businessmen can find more people of the same interest and share ideas and thoughts. The social networking websites are the excellent platforms for business promotion.

Creating your own social networking websites

With the increasing popularity of social networking, many professional web designers are now designing social networking websites for personal and business purposes. You can create professional social networking websites like myspace and facebook with the help of these social networking web designers. As the saying goes, “Make new friends and keep the old”, creating your own social networking website will make it easy to find your old friends. In general, social networking sites are a great way to meet new people, make friends, and connect with people from your past. You can build relationships, build a reputation, or build a business with these social networking websites.

If you are not into the world of Social Networking yet, you are missing a great part of your joyful life and successful business promotion.



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Social Network Software More Popular Than Ever

June 13, 2008

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Ron McNeil asked:


Social Networking websites can be found on every corner of the internet. Virtual communities, offering community software to help people to keep in touch with each other, have been popular since the first networking website was developed in 1995. From Classmates, LiveJournal to MySpace, social networking software is available to anyone who has access to the World Wide Web.

Online social networking began to grow in 1995, following the development of Classmates. This virtual community was designed to give members the community software tools they need in order to network with old friends they went to high school with. Classmates set the way for many other social network software providers to create web communities, to help people network with groups of people of their choice. Some popular online networking communities include:

1. MySpace

2. Blogger

3. MSN Groups

Social networking, in basic terms, is one way for a person to easily keep in touch with a group of people. With online social networking, community software is often available for any registered member of the virtual community. Most social network software will include:

1. an email box

2. a place to set up a user profile

3. instant message capabilities

4. photo sharing

5. public message sharing

6. private message sharing

These are not the only features included with some social networking software, but they are the most common features offered.

A major factor that contributes greatly to the growth of social networking online is the convenience and ease that the community software provides. It has never been easier to leave messages for a group of people, or locating people with the same interests and overall goals. Community software tools also enable picture and file sharing with ease. Private messages, as well as public messages, can be left with a few clicks of the mouse! Convenience and ease are proven factors that are aiding in the growth of online social interaction, as well as the increased use of social networking software.

The increased use of the internet is a contributing factor to the popularity growth of social network software. A great number of households have a least one personal computer, pocket computers, and cell phones with internet access as well. This is not to mention that almost every business has a website, and offer their products and services online. The popularity of the internet itself is helping the popularity growth of online social networking, as well as the software, that these virtual communities offer to their registered members.

MySpace is currently ranked the most popular website offering social networking software with membership, with over 38 million registered users who are unique. This means that MySpace has over 38 million “different” users, as opposed to having many of the same users creating different accounts. Although MySpace has come under scrutiny on many news stations, the popularity of the social networking software they offer continues to grow at a very high rate.

Blogger is another very popular social networking community with over 18 million registered unique users. Social network software on this website enables the member to publish entries in his or her “blog” as often as desired. This is only one feature included with the community software tools available with membership to this website. With an 80 percent year to year growth statistic, it is predicted that the popularity of Blogger will continue to rise.

Finally, Facbebook took the college demographic by storm, growing the site into a billion-dollar company in just a few years. The site, originally developed by a student from Harvard, catered to individual colleges. It has since expanded to high schools, and other networks, and has added many new features including classifieds, games, and a developer tools.

In recent years, social network software has begun making its way in an affordable form to the average small business or individual. These powerful and low cost solutions allow individuals to start their own social networking site, with the potential of becoming a huge success. What used to cost tens of thousands of dollars to develop in the early 2000s, now costs only a few hundred dollars, with setup being done in a matter of days. The rise of these sites run by individuals will cause a huge influx in the number of people running and accessing the various types of social networking sites out there today.

In conclusion, it is safe to say that social networking software will continue to grow in popularity. Because of the ease and convenience of community software offered by different virtual communities, many people will continue to take advantage of their use.



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