- Flixster. Flixster is a social network for the movie enthusiast, to connect with individuals with similar taste in movies. It also runs a leading movie review site called Rotten Tomatoes.
- Gaia Online. Gaia Online is an anime-themed social network with avatars, virtual worlds, gaming, and many other features.
- BlackPlanet. BlackPlanet is a matchmaking social network targeted towards African Americans. It also has forums for jobs and political discussions.
- Care2. Care2 is social networking site that connects activists from around the world with other individuals, organizations, and responsible businesses that are making an impact.
- CaringBridge.
CaringBridge is a nonprofit site that supports someone in a time of
need. This could be when someone is going through a medical challenge,
or a tough time after the passing of a close relative. People can share
updates, photos, and videos with their friends and family.
CaringBridge - VampireFreaks. VampireFreaks is an online community for the Gothic–industrial subcultures and has grown over the years to have millions of members.
- CafeMom. CafeMom is an ad-supported social networking site, which is targeted at mothers and mothers to be. This is a good place for retailers to offer products to moms.
- Ravelry. Ravelry is a social network for people interested in knitting, crocheting, spinning, or weaving. The users can share ideas and their own collections to get feedback and collaborate with other members.
- ASmallWorld. ASmallWorld is a paid social network that works like a private travel and social club. The annual membership is $110 and is paid after the application to become a member is approved.
- Nextdoor. (New)
Nextdoor is a social network for neighborhoods in the U.S. It allows it
members to connect with their neighbors and has gained significant
adoption in the last few months.
Nextdoor
Travel Networks
- Wayn. Wayn is a travel social network with a goal to (a) help discover where to go and what to do, (b) meet like-minded people, and (c) share aspirations and experiences.
- CouchSurfing. CouchSurfing is a social network that makes travel affordable by connecting people who are looking for a place to stay with people who welcome them to sleep in their couches and homes. The objective is to make new friends by using this shared economy model.
- TravBuddy. TravBuddy specializes in connecting travelers. It allows users to find others who are planning to travel to the same places at the same times, create travel based blogs, upload travel photos, and review bars, restaurants, hotels and attractions.
Mobile Networks
- Cellufun. Cellufun is an anonymous social gaming community that can be accessed from any mobile device. Users create avatars to represent themselves.
- MocoSpace. MocoSpace is another mobile social gaming network that is available in English and Spanish.
MocoSpace - Itsmy. Itsmy is a mobile gaming network that also enables communication between gamers and allows games to be played on any device.
Video Networks
- YouTube. YouTube is a video sharing social network that enables its users to upload, view, and share videos. It is available worldwide and is one of the most accessed sites on the web.
- Youku. (New) Youku is a YouTube clone based in China and has roughly 500 million active users. Youku is only available in Chinese.
- FunnyorDie. FunnyOrDie is a comedy video site that allows users to upload, share, and rate videos. It has a large following in the celebrity community.
- Tout. (New)
Tout is a social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its
users to send and view 15-second videos, known as “touts.”
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