Comments for Group support via social network services - how and why

Comment from John Tropea on 2007-06-27

2007-06-28T02:26:08Z

Haven't seen LinkedIn for Groups...Facebook Groups don't seem too different than Google Groups...I like Ning as you have usual group features like forums, as well as social network blogging.

But I see your point on leveraging on where people are already registered, in contrast to getting people to register at a new focused service.

The advantage of Facebook, it that you are a member for personal reasons and the fact you can hook up with groups within Facebook is awesome, you don't have to register at a new site for every group you want to join...but Facebook groups doesn't have the social network blogging features.

Check out http://grou.ps, great community site where you re-syndicate blog content (outside-in approach), this is where blogtronix is headed:
http://www.enterpriseweb2.com/?p=241

I've listed a few social network apps at the end of this post:
http://libraryclips.blogsome.com/2007/06/13/a-community-or-network-around-your-blog/

I suppose it's whether you want inhouse network blogs or not, if you do "Ning is in", check out the community site for the mobile browser called mowser http://my.mowser.com/

Comment from joitske on 2007-07-05

2007-07-05T08:49:44Z

Hi Jack, tell me whether you tried facebook groups. It looks like you can set up a discussion forum too. I've worked with NING, but it doesn't have the email alert function (important for people with low bandwith).

Comment from jackvinson on 2007-07-05

2007-07-05T19:27:35Z

joitske-

Not yet. I take it you haven't played with them yet.

I'm hesitant to go with Ning and other "platforms" to reduce the need for the community to join yet another service. That's why LinkedIn / Facebook seem like the best options today.

p.s. email to you just bounced. Hope all is well.