) August 5, 2009 -- Basamba.com has gone live, providing a portal that combines some of the most exciting facets of the internet experience; online shopping for most any brand or products and services along with cash back and the opportunity of networking.

August 14, 2008 --
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Whether you're an avid or a casual surfer of the internet, most likely you've heard of the term social networking. Social networking is the term used to describe the act of interacting with others online, through the use of blogs, mail, shoutouts, or other methods from a social networking site. You're most probably familiar with sites like MySpace, Facebook, Hi5, etc. My first social networking site I used is Friendster. I do not use it anymore as I'll tell you why - next.

) July 29, 2009 -- MyTrybe.com today launched the first social network that connects users to their most like-minded people. Users can now interact with their most behaviorally similar people - their "Trybe" - like they do with friends and colleagues on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other popular networks.

"Everyone naturally gravitates to people who share personal values. They can be hard to find and become friends, colleagues, lovers, and sources of valued information," says CEO Daniel Gluck. "MyTrybe facilitates the connecting and communication between you and your most like-minded people."

) March 12, 2009 -- Only ten months after its launch, the new social network Gays.com has reached the milestone of 50,000 members. Gays.com is the world's first LGBT social network for real friends, and has already become one of the most popular gay communities on the web.

Screenshot of Gays.com

) November 17, 2008 -- GROUPS.IM, a leading online group chat service, recently reached three million users worldwide. A free Web 2.0 service with versions in several languages, GROUPS.IM allows users with different IM applications to chat in one group. The service is compatible with Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger, and will soon serve AIM, ICQ, Skype and Gtalk users, as well.

) October 23, 2008 -- Popular Internet website Wagg.it -- also known as "The People Friendly Website"-- has just established a new and savvy "buzz" group section for Internet entrepreneurs. Website and blog owners from all over the web are coming together at Wagg.it in order to join the new groups. Wagg.it's groups provide a chance for website owners and bloggers to share and exchange ideas about online business promotion, advertising, marketing, and tips for generating traffic.

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) March 5, 2009 -- iZoca.com, a technology company based in the Albany region, today announced the launch of its website -- a revolutionary new group networking platform. iZoca provides a new and simple way for groups, organizations and individuals to share information, plan events and activities and stay connected. It features tools to allow groups the ability to efficiently and effectively communicate and organize.

In preparation for its launch, iZoca has raised $500,000 dollars in initial funding.

) January 15, 2009 -- People who live in the United States and speak Russian will find that KtoZnakom.com might be one of the websites they should really visit.

Social Network for Russian speakers in the United States

) October 9, 2008 -- MNPSalumni.com is a website where alumni networks have been set up exclusively for each of the Metro Nashville Public High Schools. Nashville high school alumni are very excited and can't get enough of their school's network.

) September 29, 2008 -- Hold on to your mouse ears because the world's first social network for Disney enthusiasts has launched at DisFriends.com. The website gives Disney fans worldwide a central meeting place to mix and mingle. Members can create their own customized profile page, share photos and journals, and correspond through special interest groups, discussion forums and real-time chat.

DisFriends.com - Meet. Mingle. Magic.

) November 5, 2008 -- The Wayzon Project is a new venture designed to provide Internet users with a simplified way to find and interact with others that share their same interests. This innovative enterprise is formally announcing the launch of their Web site, Wayzon.com.

The goal of Wayzon.com is to optimize the way people network and socialize online by connecting users through their interests rather than social connections. Wayzon founder, Paul Holcomb states, "Many people are connected via popular social networking sites, but they have no idea what their connections are interested in. They may be connected to a subject-matter expert or fan of the same sports team and never know it."

) April 21, 2009 -- As the Internet continues its astonishing growth, social networking is one of the most effective medium for worldwide communications.

Your Video Forum announces the release of their website, which allows members to connect with peers, friends, families, and customers globally through a wide variety of tools. The platform offers social networking functionality including video, music and photo uploads, blogs, personal calendars and events, groups, custom RSS feeds, and discussion forums.

) February 16, 2009 -- Contails Ltd has launched the beta version of the Contails.com site, which allows users to share the ubiquitous contact lists found in mobile phones, e-mail clients, social networking sites, instant messengers, or personal organizers. Contails.com allows contact lists to be stored and shared securely, as well as to gain new contact information from friends, or fill out the existing contact list with missing data, like a phone number or an e-mail address. The site also provides an easy way to synchronize contact lists stored in many locations, such as different mobile phones – all free of charge.

) November 4, 2008 -- The popular MySpace addon website, MyPimpSpace.com, announces the launch of their redesigned site with additional features and enhanced navigation. Members can tweak and enhance their profiles by using these new tools such as image codes and custom generators and they can easily share these free tools with their friends and family with the new RSS feed and "AddThis" functions. Navigation of this MySpace addon site has also been simplified for a more user friendly experience to assist even the most novice web user.    

Basamba.com has gone live, providing a portal that combines two of the most exciting facets of the internet experience; online shopping and chatting with friends. Through partnerships with hundreds of well known suppliers, Basamba lets its members take advantage of special discounts on many brand name products. The site offers its members access to bargains on the thousands of everyday goods.

) May 6, 2009 -- HigherEdSpace.com, a web 2.0 site, has been developed and launched in response to the needs of academic and professional networking in higher education space.

) December 18, 2008 -- Friendster, Inc., a top 20 global website based on traffic and the #1 social network in Asia, today announced that the all-new Friendster Blogs and Forums are available to Friendster's over 90 million members worldwide. Both products have been enhanced with new features and redesigned.

Friendster

The developers of the successful StargateWorldsGame.com are delighted to announce the launch of a totally new website for the SciFi and Games community. CyWire will not only focus on Stargate Worlds community news but will also be able to broaden the viewer's overlapping interests. The new site provides users with comprehensive tools to stay in touch with their favorite SciFi shows and PC Games. There is, of course, the latest industry News but CyWire also allows for user submit options for members to interface more with the community.

) October 2, 2008 -- Mizoon Inc. announced today that it has launched its mobile social networking service to the public. Mizoon is a new mobile and Internet service that allows people to social network via phone and Web. Its unique location awareness enriches the experience so users can engage from home and from their favorite cafes, clubs, restaurants and gathering places; location owners can enable and engage with their patrons online when they are onsite or off. Mizoon protects user privacy with smart profiles for various moods and personas that makes it easy to engage personally or professionally. With no GPS and no phone client to download, Mizoon is fun, safe and easy to use.

) October 28, 2008 -- PEbuzz.com, the Internet's first social networking Web site for consumer electronics and gadget enthusiasts, continues to grow and add new features. Now, PEbuzz ("personal electronics buzz") is announcing two improvements. First, PEbuzz has just launched a groups feature where users can create their own discussion groups. Second, PEbuzz has begun a long-term partnership with Retrevo.com, a leading consumer electronics information Web site.

PEbuzz.com logo

) July 22, 2009 -- The Branning Group has just launched a feature-packed, independent social networking platform. This package will allow investors and businesses to launch their own social network (like MySpace, Facebook, etc) targeted towards a local and/or niche market. The first site that launched off of the platform is bluecanvas.com; a social networking site geared towards the artist community.

Branning Group

) June 4, 2009 -- Active Modules, Inc, a leader in community management solutions, announces today the latest version of Active Social, an extremely customizable social networking solution that effectively builds and promotes a strong social community in a user-friendly environment. Active Social continues to leverage the latest technologies while also adding new features relative to the current social media trends. Twitter integration, advanced search options, unique web address capability and photo galleries are just a few of the newest features.

Dallas, TX - MilitaryNewsNetwork.com today announced the launch of MilitaryProfiles.com, a social networking site designed for military people. The free site offers an array of features for people connected to the military. Members can create a customized military profile, upload military-related photos and videos, create and participate in military groups and much more.
If you're in the military, or were at one time, you'll want to sign up and create a customized profile detailing your military background and experiences. You may also want to upload and share some of your favorite military photos and videos. And you may want to create your own blog and share what's on your mind.

) October 21, 2008 -- Radar Networks, a pioneer of Semantic Web applications, today announced the 1.0 product launch and general availability of Twine. Twine helps users keep up with their interests, together with friends, family, colleagues and groups. Twine has enjoyed a very successful private beta program, which began in March of 2008.
Twine connects users to relevant content, products and people that match their interests, by leveraging the "wisdom of crowds" and next-generation Semantic Web technologies.

) August 25, 2009 -- Emmad Aburas is just like any other college student, except for the fact that he is the CEO and founder of Yapem.com. Yapem is the first central linking website tailored for users. Emmad was just 19 years of age when he launched Yapem on August 3, 2009. The main aspect of Yapem is its ability to use opinions and thoughts created by users, along with any webpage content, and broadcast it. Yapem allows users to instantly create embeddable content while using photos and videos with one click of a button.

Embedded News Example

) October 5, 2008 -- TeeBeeDee (http://www.tbd.com), a social network for adults 40+ who believe life is still to be determined, offers the results of the latest TeeBeeDee Weekly Boomer Poll. TeeBeeDee members were asked to respond to a poll about the best way for people over 40 to meet. A "Friend's Dinner Party" was the number one response, but about one-third of respondents indicated that online dating sites are the best way for the over 40 crowd to meet.

In the latest TeeBeeDee Boomer Poll, members were asked: What's the best way to meet people when you're over 40? Hundreds of members responded with the following results:

InchkaChka.com, an Armenian social networking site, brings Armenians from all over the world to a unique place to find old friends, make new ones and network - all for free. Members are able to socialize in one central place by sharing ideas, photos, videos and music. They can also promote events and their businesses; chat and private message with other members; create blogs and polls, and much more. New features are added regularly and the network of members is growing quickly. www.InchKaChka.com (PRWeb Jul 21, 2009)

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) October 13, 2008 -- "Imagine an on online community like MySpace that actually pays members to attract new friends to the site." It's an awesome concept, and the brand new VegasSocialClub.com is making it a reality. In addition to offering features like profiles, photos, forums, videos, and chat, VegasSocialClub.com offers generous cash bonuses for members who attract more friends to the site. What's more, the site has a well-focused theme that caters to those with a passion for the fun, excitement, and naughty nature of Las Vegas.

) November 21, 2008 -- LegacySharing.com is an innovative new website where members create and share life stories. The website offers a secured format to integrate written memories and reflections with videos, audio clips, photographs and other scanned memorabilia, creating an easy and unparalleled experience at www.LegacySharing.com. By creating LegacyBooks, members are able to share more of their thoughts and feelings than could possibly be written in a scrapbook next to a photo.

) September 30, 2008 -- The Schools United, the first social networking site dedicated to the education community, announces its recent launch. Designed to facilitate school networking on a global level, the site provides educational institutions and their staff members a meeting place for the sharing of materials, experiences and more - for free.

The Schools United

September 5, 2008 --
Provo, Utah, 09/05/08 – Gruvie, a new social network aggregator that launched (www.gruvie.com) recently in beta, has experienced large growth over its first week as users are able to aggregate their social web content into one location. Gruvie is intended to make it easier for people to manage and share their online identities. The site currently brings together social network sites Facebook, Myspace, and Linkedin along with email from Google’s Gmail and Yahoo mail in ways that no other site has yet to do. Unlike other social network aggregators, Gruvie is the first to allow users to interact with their social network sites, not just passively see activity, making Gruvie the first truly Active Social Network Aggregator.

) October 27, 2009 -- First time cruiser? Experienced cruiser? Looking to meet new friends who also love to cruise? Perhaps you're seeking a cruise roommate or that special someone? Whether you're looking to meet other cruisers or exchange information and tips, CruiseCrazies is a comprehensive resource for everything related to cruising.

Why the buzz?

) December 11, 2008 -- Charities are reporting that the economic climate has led to a sharp decline in donations this holiday season. In response, one social networking startup has introduced a "karma" system of automated charitable contributions. The program, which was announced today, is designed to boost company revenues by giving some of those same revenues away on its customers' behalf.

) April 3, 2009 -- Social networking web sites are breaking new grounds in popularity and web technology on the internet. Logic Solutions, Inc., a leader in software development, web site implementation, and web applications, recently helped develop and launch a new, secure user community for www.MilesBetweenUs.org, a feature-rich online community that helps military families stay connected while separated by great distances.

) August 13, 2009 -- QuestionFish.com has just launched nationwide the first truly localized social networking web site.

QuestionFIsh.com

QuestionFish.com delivers over 80% of the total Social Networking market in one unique comprehensive site; focused on getting answers, finding whatever it is you are looking for, and meeting people of similar interests locally and/or across the country.

According to Mr. Smith the genesis for this sprang from a deep admiration of the philanthropic work done by Oprah as well as a keen interest in this project; The whole idea just seemed really cool so I decided to start this BLOG as sort of clearing house for information. Please visit the BLOG here: http://www.oprahsschool.com

) March 30, 2009 -- Social butterflies now have a virtual treehouse to visit to check out fun new things to do with friends. SocialTreehouse.com launched today a new destination website at www.socialtreehouse.com dedicated to finding fun activities nationwide. Not only does the site offer a place to search for activities, but it also allows members to share their event experiences through video and even purchase tickets online without having to visit another site.

) November 2, 2009 -- Ever wondered if people found past conversations interesting? Look no further. At www.iMeetzu.com, people can meet a stranger, have their 1-on-1 conversations published and rated, and see their rank among all the other conversationalists that use the website. The site builds off basic random 1-on-1 chatting aspects to create a conversationalist social network. Users have profiles, the ability to save their favorite conversational friends, and the ability to have anonymous chats as they please (users can choose whether or not to reveal their usernames to other chatters).

) March 18, 2009 -- TeeBeeDee (www.tbd.com), a social network for adults 40+ who believe life is still to be determined, offers insights and advice directly from TeeBeeDee members. At TeeBeeDee, Boomers come together to share and discuss their passions across a wide variety of interests such as pets, cooking, travel, family, love, and romance. Although TeeBeeDee is not a dating site, it has become a successful alternative for Boomers looking to find romance. The network's winning formula for connecting people over 40 includes: An easy-to-use, FREE Members page, which helps Boomers discover new friends who live nearby or have similar interests.

) November 19, 2008 -- TeeBeeDee (www.tbd.com), a social network for adults 40+ who believe life is still to be determined, offers insights and advice directly from TeeBeeDee members. The looming economic crisis has been a hot topic on TeeBeeDee. Most recently, a TeeBeeDee member poll asked over 500 Baby Boomers what worried them the most at work. The poll found that possible layoffs are the overwhelming stressor; second to that, Boomers were worrying most about the value of their 401k plans.