Comments on: Micro Social Networks will explode in 2007 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html Jeff Haynie on business and technology in Silicon Valley Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:47:02 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Hobeze http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-2190 Hobeze Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:43:52 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-2190 Yes there are many social sites out there now, but there is a really new interesting one which seems to be doing really well, it is solving the problem e.g. What MySpace and others lack are compelling features and value that address specific needs of interests. <br><br>This site seems to be focusing on interests in a big way, have a look at <a href="http://www.hobeze.com" rel="nofollow">www.hobeze.com</a>. Yes there are many social sites out there now, but there is a really new interesting one which seems to be doing really well, it is solving the problem e.g. What MySpace and others lack are compelling features and value that address specific needs of interests.

This site seems to be focusing on interests in a big way, have a look at http://www.hobeze.com.

]]> By: qnahealth http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-2175 qnahealth Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:57:07 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-2175 Niche social networks are a welcome addition to the web. Because they are more narrowly focused, they are better able to serve the needs of their community.<br><br>The large generic social networks like Facebook and Myspace are great for keeping in touch with friends, but small social networks offer much more - people just like you who share your same passions.<br><br><a href='http://www.qnahealth.com' rel="nofollow">Qnahealth</a> is a new social network for health related information and support. It's designed to be friendly and easy to use and is focused around users asking and answering questions and sharing their experiences and knowledge.<br><br>We invite everyone to take a look as they explore their online health information options.<br><br>We welcome bloggers! Niche social networks are a welcome addition to the web. Because they are more narrowly focused, they are better able to serve the needs of their community.

The large generic social networks like Facebook and Myspace are great for keeping in touch with friends, but small social networks offer much more – people just like you who share your same passions.

Qnahealth is a new social network for health related information and support. It's designed to be friendly and easy to use and is focused around users asking and answering questions and sharing their experiences and knowledge.

We invite everyone to take a look as they explore their online health information options.

We welcome bloggers!

]]> By: Zip http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-1070 Zip Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:50:58 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-1070 Thanks this was a great blog and inspired me to launch this site: http://www.micronichesocialnetworks.com As an online resource for this growing field. Thanks this was a great blog and inspired me to launch this site:

http://www.micronichesocialnetworks.com

As an online resource for this growing field.

]]> By: Colin Spencer Wood http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-807 Colin Spencer Wood Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:39:19 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-807 Hey Jeff, I thought you might be interested in our new Free Gig Booking/Talent & Venue micro social network www.igigyou.com. Please check it out and don't hesitate to contact me. Colin S. Wood President/CEO, IGIGYOU LLC igigyou.com Hey Jeff,

I thought you might be interested in our new Free Gig Booking/Talent & Venue micro social network http://www.igigyou.com.

Please check it out and don’t hesitate to contact me.

Colin S. Wood
President/CEO, IGIGYOU LLC
igigyou.com

]]> By: Tim Abbott http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-33 Tim Abbott Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:53:02 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-33 Jeff, While this is old, I had to comment. I'm not sure social networks work for niche sites. We at Noocleus Media are certainly more about under-represented online communities and think the community format is more inclusive and less labor intensive for users than the social networking model . Jeff,

While this is old, I had to comment. I’m not sure social networks work for niche sites. We at Noocleus Media are certainly more about under-represented online communities and think the community format is more inclusive and less labor intensive for users than the social networking model .

]]> By: blabto http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-34 blabto Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:39:35 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-34 The growth of microblogging allows other websites to find niche markets within the 'market'. For example, sites are beginning to appear allowing SMS picture / video capture to be uploaded. This is a real opportunity for users to create a diary of their life in a short snippet...almost like the shift from email to text. The growth of microblogging allows other websites to find niche markets within the ‘market’. For example, sites are beginning to appear allowing SMS picture / video capture to be uploaded. This is a real opportunity for users to create a diary of their life in a short snippet…almost like the shift from email to text.

]]> By: MyronK http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-32 MyronK Sat, 20 Jan 2007 16:31:36 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-32 Great post Jeff - I often wonder how high the motivation needs to be to get someone to pay to join a social network and how to best trigger that motivation? Do people think a PayPal payment is a sufficient validation of identity or do you need to get and process a credit card directly? I've used a few site that employ OpenID and IMHO it is not ready for the average user. @Joe, I like your MyChurch.org site though I still feel it is a bit to "open" for most of the members of the church I attend. People are very concerned about their privacy, spam, stalking, etc. I was very surprised at how many people did not want their pictures used on our church web site (even far away group shots). Myron Great post Jeff – I often wonder how high the motivation needs to be to get someone to pay to join a social network and how to best trigger that motivation?

Do people think a PayPal payment is a sufficient validation of identity or do you need to get and process a credit card directly? I’ve used a few site that employ OpenID and IMHO it is not ready for the average user.

@Joe, I like your MyChurch.org site though I still feel it is a bit to “open” for most of the members of the church I attend. People are very concerned about their privacy, spam, stalking, etc. I was very surprised at how many people did not want their pictures used on our church web site (even far away group shots).

Myron

]]> By: Jodie Davis http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-31 Jodie Davis Thu, 18 Jan 2007 04:12:31 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-31 Hey Neighbor (I live north of you in Canton) Not only do I agree with your post, I'm working every day to make your prediction come to reality! Seriously, as in your wife's photography example, with these vertical social networks the social aspect comes second. The special interest, such as photography in your example and quilting and crafting in my business, is the reason for the social network. The value to visitors (viewers for us) is the content itself. And hey, there may even be a sustainable revenue model in there that isn't based on advertising! Jodie QNNtv.com Hey Neighbor (I live north of you in Canton)

Not only do I agree with your post, I’m working every day to make your prediction come to reality!
Seriously, as in your wife’s photography example, with these vertical social networks the social aspect comes second. The special interest, such as photography in your example and quilting and crafting in my business, is the reason for the social network.
The value to visitors (viewers for us) is the content itself.
And hey, there may even be a sustainable revenue model in there that isn’t based on advertising!
Jodie
QNNtv.com

]]> By: Chris http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-30 Chris Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:50:03 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-30 Great read. In many ways I agree with the niche sites, and I think we\'re already seeing it begin. Great read. In many ways I agree with the niche sites, and I think we\’re already seeing it begin.

]]> By: jhaynie http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/micro-social-networks-will-explode-in-2007.html/comment-page-1#comment-29 jhaynie Sat, 06 Jan 2007 17:22:31 +0000 http://blog.jeffhaynie.us/?p=59#comment-29 Hey Joe, Thanks for the comment. You're right about 2007 - I should have been more clear. I don't think federated identity will make any impact in 2007 - however, I do believe that micro social networks will (and already are) start to become a very real part of our life. I think federated identities need to be in place, however, or they will suffer from the profile creation fatigue in a worse way than the "walmarts of social networks". Just in these 2 comments, to prove my point, there are 2 more new micro networks I have discovered - and in both, I'm already tired setting up my profile information. :) Hey Joe,
Thanks for the comment. You’re right about 2007 – I should have been more clear. I don’t think federated identity will make any impact in 2007 – however, I do believe that micro social networks will (and already are) start to become a very real part of our life. I think federated identities need to be in place, however, or they will suffer from the profile creation fatigue in a worse way than the “walmarts of social networks”. Just in these 2 comments, to prove my point, there are 2 more new micro networks I have discovered – and in both, I’m already tired setting up my profile information. :)

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