social networking trends

19Jun08

There doesn’t seem to be a day that goes by that we don’t hear something about the social networking world.  Whether its the Myspace’s, Facebook’s, LinkedIn’s and others in this industry, there is no doubt that they are here to stay and their social reach and impact is immense.  The great benefit of these networks is being able to further communicate thru messaging, posting on walls and watching updates.  These products are also great for sharing photos, videos, and stories.  In some cases, social networks can be used for other purposes such investment management.  Zecco.com is a brokerage/social network that lets members share actual, verified trading data with each other, in hopes that more knowledge will help performance.

One trend that I am happy to find out about is that online social networking is spilling over into other areas such as weight loss and diseases such as cancer, depression, etc.  These online sites really connect people and help ease anxiety related to new medications, surgery and what to expect throughout the whole process.  This really bridges the gap that the real world is lacking by connecting people who don’t live close to each other or may feel shy or ashamed of their problem.  Sometimes not knowing the other party helps each party really open up and express themselves.  Try checking out Traineo, DailyStrength or Trusera.

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