Web 2.0 Social Networking Tools
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Web 2.0 social networking tools are designed to help users create an effective online social or professional network. In general, these tools are easy-to-use to accommodate today's professionals, parents, teens and senior citizens connected on the Internet.
Ping.fm
Ping.fm is a status update tool created to make it easy to share your posts with less work. One post generates your updates to your favorite micro-blogging services all at one time. No more signing in to each site individually and posting the same information over and over to get the word out. Post once and you're done. At this time, Ping.fm supports:
- Jaiku
- Tumblr
- Pownce
SnapPages.com
SnapPages provides free online tools designed to:
- Create your own professionally designed website
- Share your photos
- Organize your calendar
- Connect with friends, and more all in one place
Applications have been created so that core purposes are easily discernible and their function obvious.
uTIPu
uTIPu makes it easy to capture idea sharing as a social network service. For example, have you ever tried to walk an Internet colleague through something via e-mail or chat and wished they could "see" what you're trying to tell them? Well, uTIPu has made that possible. Their service lets you record your activities on your PC as a video to be shared. You can download it for free in three easy steps.
Planetaki
This is a unique concept. Planetaki lets you create "a planet" where you can read a collection of the websites you enjoy in a single page. Whether or not your planet is public or private is up to you.
Vawkr
Vawkr lets you talk with several people at once with an instant group video chat. You can sign up to place a Vawkr chat room on:
Netlog.com
Netlog's online platform lets users stay in touch with and expand their social network and find like-minded people. Tools provided let you build your profile with:
- Guestbook
- Blog
- Friends
- Pictures
- Videos
MyDataBus
MyDataBus is a free online storage facility. There you not only store documents, photos, music and video files, but it enables users to transfer, browse, retrieve and share these files. Other tools to enhance your social networking experience include:
- Group collaboration tools
- Integration with your Facebook account
- Ability to post files for MySpace, eBay, LiveJournal, Craigslist and more
Buzz2Biz
Buzz2Biz provides a professional meeting platform that's innovative and creative. It's the perfect tool to launch a marketing campaign and get the word out. Options let you add media to your buzz product and provide opportunities to meet in professional gatherings and spread the word as you socially interact with others.
Crgslst
Not to be confused with craigslist, Crgslst uses craigslist's RSS feeds to pull data from multiple cities. Queries are managed via Ajax to curtail load time. This lets users find what they are looking for quickly.
Fubar
You know what they say about all work and no play! Fubar provides the first online bar and happy hour for virtual social interaction. When you register, you'll be asked to show them who you are by uploading a primary photo and some basic information. This photo is how you appear to everyone there and will be used to help people find you. Membership is free for users 18 and older.
More Resources for Web 2.0 Social Networking Tools
Web 2.0 social networking tools evolve with consumer demand. The following tools also offer proven social networking platforms to help you expand your reach on the Internet:
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