Nov 21 2007
How Social Are You?
I just came across an interesting article. As Web 2.0 technology continues its upward ascension, it's interesting to note how certain social networking websites and blogs are growing. Many of you have probably heard of MySpace, Facebook, etc., and some of you may have created your own profiles.
One of the fastest growing online social networking websites is LinkedIn, which I am also a part of. It's a social networking site for professionals, which has helped me to get back in touch with those who I have lost touch with. I have found it a great tool.
One thing that surprises me in the numbers below is the continued dominance of MySpace. I do think that Facebook will overtake it within the next three years, as it's easier to access, and it's LESS cluttered. What this means to traders is that you can see various small trading groups sprout up all over the web - and what Trading Post wants to do is create true online community.
- sam
| Top 10 Social Networking Sites for October 2007 (U.S., Home and Work) | |||
| Site | Oct-06(000) | Oct-07(000) | Percent Change | |
| Myspace.com | 49,516 | 58,843 | 19% |
| | 8,682 | 19,519 | 125% |
| Classmates Online | 13,564 | 13,278 | -2% |
| Windows Live Spaces | 7,795 | 10,261 | 32% |
| AOL Hometown | 9,298 | 7,923 | -15% |
| | 1,705 | 4,919 | 189% |
| AOL People Connection | 5,849 | 4,084 | -30% |
| Reunion.com | 4,723 | 4,082 | -14% |
| Club Penguin | 1,512 | 3,880 | 157% |
| Buzznet.com | 1,104 | 2,397 | 117% |
| Source: Nielsen Online, November 2007 | |||
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