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Archive for May, 2006

web 2.0 program that can get you friends

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

It’s called Fo.rtuito.us. It’s just a soft launch, but I thought this was neat when I saw it on Techcrunch.

Here’s a quote:

“When you register at Fo.rtuito.us it randomly introduces you to another member. You have four days to interact with that member via anonymous email to see if you can become friends. If after those four days both people decide they would like to stay friends, they are added to your permanent friends list. You are then introduced to another person.”

Who knows if it will have the same traction as MySpace or Bebo, (which is growing as fast as MySpace) but as Michael points out, if it was offered as a feature on those existing social networking powerhouses, it will definitely get traffic.

response from nettwerk's erin kinghorn

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

In the comments section of my post about the marketing seminar at Nettwerk Records, Erin Kinghorn has responded. Good for her, and for the label.

In her comment, she says that they already have a list of 100 bloggers that they are in constant contact with. Now, they just need to make JD number 101. And don’t forget about Mack.

web 2.0 explained

Monday, May 29th, 2006

I found this via Darren Barefoot, a technology writer here in Vancouver: A head-to-head comparison between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0. It’s a great list that explains the current revolution happening in the online world

Here’s one that Darren added to the already great list that has direct correlations with the company vision of Tell Ten Friends:

Web 1.0 was about advertising, Web 2.0 is about word of mouth.

Not only does that one mean a lot to my company, but it also helps define the line between life before the “bubble,” and what’s been happening since it popped. I’ve added my own below, and I encourage you to add yours:

Web 1.0 was about companies, Web 2.0 is user-driven.
Or…Web 1.0 was about them, Web 2.0 is about Us.

Bonus Link:: First, dream up your idea for a new Web 2.0 product or company. Then, enter it into the flickr logo makr. Then start saving your money for the inevitable copyright infringement suit.