I compiled a list of Location Based Social Networks I visited while researching for my previous posts. Per request of many readers I’m posting the list in a separate page.
The general impression I had after putting all of them together in one page, is that many of the LBSN are “me too” applications, and at this point I can’t pinpoint one that present a marketing message with a unique offer, a distinctive value proposition or main differentiators from the others. I included standalone sites, and applications that complement as add-on Social Networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Flicker, YouTube, etc.
The directory is provided as “info only” without recommendations or endorsements. I’ll appreciate though, if you can review the list, and leave your comments.
The page is dated December 20, 2008. It would be interesting to review it in one year time and see if it grew, shrunk or consolidated.
For the list PRESS HERE or press the LBSN Links button in the top menu.
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Comment by Jennifer Hicks — December 23, 2008 @ 11:14 am
Great blog, good list — its interesting because most of these are just location that is static or by travel and of course on the mobile — but I am thinking we will see this evolve from location to presence like IRL Connect – adding presence to all of your social networking and social media connections.Presence I think will change the way people actually connect to one another – growing both your digital life but also enriching your real life.
Comment by Connie — December 30, 2008 @ 7:45 pm
If you are looking for location based services without the hassle of joining a social network to use it – you must try zhiing. zhiing is a location based services that allows you to send your location to anyone through SMS text message.
zhiing protects your privacy, is available as a web browser plug-in, and works on iPhones(best on 3G), Blackberry’s, Android and the Nokia N95. It’s also available on the Dash GPS units.
The reviews have been terrific – I hope you will try it and let me know what you think.
You can download it here: http://tiny.cc/RCN8i
Connie
http://www.zhiing.com
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