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Where the Social Web Meets the Semantic Web

Rajit — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:43:48 +0000

Where the Social Web Meets the Semantic Web | I’m almost obliged to download and read something with that title. I’ve done the first part but haven’t got around to the second yet. There’s a lingering fear that the overwhelming number of buzzwords might do something nasty to my head. Then again, those of use who generate a living by those words are hardly in a position to point fingers.

Do Rural and Urban People Use Social Media Differently?

Rajit — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:30:14 +0000

Do Rural and Urban People Uses Social Media Differently? | According to the research, yes they do.

Socialprise

Rajit — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:34:24 +0000

Socialprise | “…applications are a convergence of social media and enterprise applications”. *sigh*, you have a busy couple of weeks and they sneak a new buzzword on you. More here and here. It seems to be a step beyond with the likes of Oracle are doing – adding social functionality to existing systems. Instead, based on what InsideView seems to be offering, platforms now actively search the social web for customer data.

Blist – Social Network

Rajit — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:38:51 +0000

Blist Social Network | Social Networks are about data and communication right? So what makes more sense than a social network based on sharing databases?

LJ troubles

Rajit — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:21:51 +0000

Live Journal abandons its previous pricing model | I found this interesting for two reasons:

1) As the article states, LJ was unusual in the subscription options it offered.
2) LJ seems to be becoming an object lesson on how NOT to run an online community.

Social Networks – not a business?

Rajit — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:11:29 +0000

Everywhere and nowhere | The article doesn’t have anything particularly original to say, especially for those who are “in the business”, but I did note with interest that Aaron Greenspan had left a comment.

Bebo stickiness

Rajit — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:50:18 +0000

Why the AOL-Bebo Deal Matters | Some of the stats are interesting, particularly how Bebo is “stickier” than both Facebook and Myspace. Of course, time spent on the site doesn’t always equal $$$.

messaging + social networks

Rajit — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:37:49 +0000

Bebo: Randy Falco’s $850 Million Rescue Plan for AIM / Facebook To Launch Instant Messaging Service | The integration of messaging services into Social Networks seems to be kicking off a new phase in the battle of the Social Networks.

WordPress Social Network

Rajit — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:48:33 +0000

A WordPress Social Network | Given Automattic‘s latest acquisition, it seems a probability. Here’s something I’d certainly be interested in seeing – WordPress MU + BuddyPress + the Prologue theme (+ bbPress if required). I might give that a whirl myself. This post contained some useful information and alternatives too.

Note – I’ll also be taking a look at Xiando.

The future of social networks

Rajit — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:37:44 +0000

The future of social networks: Social networks will be like air | In other words, ubiquitous and all-pervasive by virtue of the fact your social interactions and decisions stemming from these will be driven via your networks; networks that are easily accessible and linked. Good article though nothing particularly new or sensational. Some of the comments have good feedback too.