by leelefever
A social network service uses software to build online social networks for communities of people who share interests and activities or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others.
April 25, 2008
As the week comes to a close, here’s what we’ve been up to around the Yovia network:
April 28, 2008
Here’s what we’ve been up to around the Yovia network:
srtorelli.com: I am 18 years old. Currently attending Seneca College for there Computer Systems Technology program. I am very interested in cars and computers. I have been currently dating my girlfriend for over a year and love spending each day with her. This blog is just something I like having. Posting my life stories once and a while and just somewhere to talk about my feelings. Comment on what you would like or tell me about your day in paradise.
The Genesis of SoccerFlow
It started way back in history… October of 2007. We were sick and tired of the lack of quality love for soccer/football/futbol/footie/futebol/Le Foot in the states. The big Internet dogs like ESPN and FSN provide good information and the random sports social network sites are, well… random, so we wanted to create the best quality online community for you, the aficionados of the beautiful game.
If you are a player wanting to post sick highlight videos and pimpin statistics, a fan dying to talk trash about a recent upset, a proud parent looking to share your child’s accomplishments, or a coach hoping for an innovative and interactive way to manage your team, this is the place for you!
So if you have read this far we hope that you go ahead and join SoccerFlow. We introduce new features and products every month so continue to visit, make friends from all over the world, and turn SoccerFlow into your single soccer destination on the web.
We donate a large portion of our revenue to soccer-related charities, so thank you for doing your part to help those who are in need.
April 18, 2008
Here’s the latest buzz from around the Yovia network:
Happy weekend!
Adooga’s mission is to simplify the discovery and submission process for anyone who wants to participate in online contests. Adooga defines a contest as any branded-initiative that provides reward opportunities for consumers willing to create and provide useful content and information to brands. Contests types can include video, music, photography and animation, among others.
Traditional site design typically consists of building features, focusing on usability, or creating a cool feel for a site. While these elements are important, they are secondary to a few other key aspects that will promote viral growth of a site. Sites are designed by people familiar with the site, who set goals based on what they think their existing users will like, not focusing on how the site will spread or whether people will talk about the site.
When thinking about social media you have to design the site around a viral element. A key video, tool, piece of content, or even the product itself, possibly. This is the hook. This is what captures the audience. When identifying the viral element, you have to take an honest look at your site. Will anyone really care about what you are trying to push their way? It is a tough pill to swallow, that most of the time, if the site is not growing quickly, the site isn’t really interesting.
If the site is interesting and has some sort of viral element, then you have to look at sharability. This how easy it is for someone to share your viral element with their friends. If it is hard for someone to share it, that limits viral potential. It could be something as simple as adding your article to StumbleUpon, immediately after it is posted. This helps get the ball rolling on your content because visitors will be less inclined to write an article about your site than they would to just add a Thumbs Up.
Another issue that affects sharability is the value proposition. If people can’t quickly ascertain the purpose, function, and benefit of your site, they can’t tell people about it. In addition, value proposition and it’s clarity is key to the success of a site. If someone shares your site with their friends, but their friends visit your site they aren’t engaged because they don’t know what it is for there is really no net benefit. The most difficult part of this is that, for a viral campaign, your homepage is more often than not a secondary or tertiary entrance point. The people sharing your viral element will share the element itself, and if that isn’t your homepage, then people won’t see what’s on your homepage.
It is a difficult task to design a site for social media, but it can be done with some careful planning and careful thoughts on these elements.
