Want more control? Build your own!
Many sites exist today that allow you to create your own custom social network: Nine Ways to Build Your Own Social Network.
- Ning.com
- The most complete package by far
- Free! (can add "premium" services)
- Example: The White House Project
- Example: World Vision Caregiver Kits
Who should do this?
- There's no question it's harder to start from scratch than make friends on an already-bustling social network.
- If you have already built a strong community - mailing lists, existing site, etc - and want to bring it to the next level of participation and interactivity, this is for you.