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AUGUST 29, 2012

A report issued this week by Experian Marketing Services has identified two, San Diego niche social networking sites as being among the fastest growing sites between July of 2011 and July of 2012. Image courtesy Bigstock.

Social Network 150

Social Network San Diego Sites Networking 150

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JULY 28, 2010

The latest report out of Internet traffic analysis firm comScore finds that there's a higher percentage of women than men using social networking sites. According to comScore's new report "Women on the Web: How Women are Shaping the Internet," 75.8 percent of women globally used social networking sites in May, versus only 69.7

Social Network 150

Social Network Sites Networking Report 150

Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I’ve been engaged with social networking for some time now, starting with Myspace and Facebook and just recently (within the last 30 days), Twitter. I have vanity urls setup at just about every site on the web. I’ve jumped on the bandwagon, big time! I love Namechk.com for this.

Social Network 180

Social Network Networking Yahoo Social Media 180

SoCal CTO

MARCH 28, 2013

In Web Framework Benchmarks , there are some very interesting and surprising numbers around the performance of various web frameworks. However, startup founders who are building applications that have: Large Audiences - consumer facing Complex Processing - examples: Matching , Social Network Analysis, Compatibility Scoring, etc.

Framework 175

Framework Web PHP EC2 175

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2010

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the Caltech spinout which develops Internet acceleration devices, said today that it has bolstered its algorithms used its product to support dynamic web pages and video. The firm said it is targeting Internet retailers, social networking sites, and content delivery network (CDN) providers with the product.

Web 133

Web CalTech Miramar IP 133

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 24, 2011

I continually face the challenge of designing and building registration / sign-up pages on a wide variety of different web sites and mobile applications. Design Challenge In this particular web site, we needed to get the user's email (and password). I choose a social network, but then I'm forced to put in an email and password anyhow.

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Design Mahalo Social Network Email 225

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JUNE 21, 2010

Los Angeles social networking site MySpace said today that it has launched a World Cup profile page , where it is bringing together World Cup related content from the site and elsewhere on the web, and also is powering a profile page for Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo. The World Cup page has been up since June 9th.

Social Network 194

Social Network Sites Networking Web 194

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The startup--which initially launched its service on the web back in 2012 --released. At The Pool, led by Alex Capecelatro, is geared at moving social networking "offline" with real life activities. At The Pool, led by Alex Capecelatro, is geared at moving social networking "offline" with real life activities.

Social Network 200

Social Network Mobile Activity Networking 200

socalTECH

MARCH 30, 2010

Los Angeles-based social networking site MySpace is looking to boost its Internet safety efforts today, saying that it is backing a campaign by nonprofit Enough is Enough to help keep children online. Tags: myspace social networking internet safety children. Financial details of the sponsorship were not disclosed.

Social Network 183

Social Network Education Sites Networking 183

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 25, 2012

CHNL aggregates content from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, SoundCloud, Tumblr, Instagram and Flickr into one place making it fast, easy, and a beautiful way to discover content as well as to easily share it back out to my social networks, or engage in the conversation happening around that content. In addition, Web 2.0

Social Network 104

Social Network Networking Content Web 104

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 7, 2011

Commenting on topical blogs is a form of topical social networking in the same way that Quora is. They want to know about when my son scores a goal (ok, probably not) not when I’m debating somebody online about the future of social networks. But I don’t want it becoming the web.

Blogging 287

Blogging Social Network Google Startup 287

socalTECH

JULY 18, 2011

Nimble develops software which allows users to track their interaction with contacts, including emails, social networking contacts, and more.

Google 215

Google Social Network Software Email 215

socalTECH

APRIL 12, 2010

Los Angeles-based social networking web site MySpace has linked with Microsoft on the launch of Microsoft's new social networking-focused cell phones, the Kin 1 and the Kin 2. MySpace is one of social networking sites with built-in support on Microsoft's new phones.

Social Network 171

Social Network Sites Research Web 171

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 -- The MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast Presents: A Comprehensive View of Social Marketing, Social Media, and Social Networks. Blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social platforms can be low-cost marketing tools (great for anyone in this economic climate!)

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Network Media Enterprise Forum 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Los Angeles-based BakeSpace.com , the online social networking and recipe site, has a new product for you. According to the firm, its new, Cookbook Cafe product allows grassroots cookbook authors to create, market, and sell their very own cookbooks for the iPad, as well as the web.

Services 207

Services Social Network Web Tool 207

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MARCH 2, 2010

The firm said the new LiveOffice Social Archive software is can capture and retain content from any public web site. LifeOffice said the solution is geared toward addressing recent FINRA regulations on communications by securities firms and brokers on those social networking sites.

Torrance 202

Torrance Social Media Social Network Web 202

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JANUARY 20, 2010

Hollywood-based Taltopia.com , an online social networking site for artists, said today that it is launching a new tool which aggregates casting calls and job postings in the entertainment and arts industry. The firm said its service will allow members to search for jobs by area code or talent category.

Entertainment 202

Entertainment Hollywood Social Network Content 202

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AUGUST 19, 2011

In a demonstration of how difficult it is to differentiate yourself in the world of online, social web services, Los Angeles-based Namesake , the social conversations startup headed by Brian Norgard and Dan Gould, has a new competitor for its Chill synchronized video-and-discussion project: Google+.

Google 150

Google Social Network Web Networking 150

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 9, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009 -- Industry Trends, Social Media and Web 2.0 Would you like to learn and understand the most effective ways to get the attention of the hundreds of millions of active social networkers around the world?

Web 2.0 100

Web 2.0 Social Media Web Tool 100

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2010

The analysts at Morgan Stanley have produced a report that’s quite good reading on some of the major trends concerning mobile web. They talk about: 5 Trends Converging (3G + Social Networking + Video + VoIP + Impressive Mobile Devices) which is more than what I think of as mobile internet. social networking, etc.

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Mobile Slides Web 2.0 Social Network 204

socalTECH

JULY 11, 2012

What does social networking have to do with the stock market? Vinny talked with us about his start, which allows users to discuss and collaborate on their stocks and finances in a social way. We wanted to tackle that problem, by using a social network. In that network, we bring in content from all over the web.

Social Network 239

Social Network Startup Networking Content 239

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The firm--which is currently being revamped by CEO Michael Jones into a new, entertainment focused portal--said the updated site creates the "best experience for Myspace mobile web users". Like the recent revamp of Myspace's web pages, the new mobile version of its site focuses on breaking news and information about musicians and celebrities.

Beverly Hills 182

Beverly Hills Sites Mobile Entertainment 182

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Hollywood-based Geni , the venture-backed firm which has developed an online, Web 2.0-style style genealogy and social networking web sites for families, has connected the company's service with the popular Facebook social networking web site.

Geni 145

Geni Web 2.0 Social Network Web 145

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 27, 2020

Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown. Signal Sciences secures $35 million investment to protect web apps. Morgan Stanley & Co.

Culver City 249

Culver City SaaS Los Angeles Social Network 249

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2011

For some reason, I haven’t heard much about the next generation of the Internet ( Web 3.0 ) lately, which probably means it isn’t happening as fast as everyone predicted. I suspect the real challenge is not the semantic web technology , but new attractive business models from smart entrepreneurs. People on the Web now include everyone.

Web 95

Web Entrepreneur Doc Examples 95

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2009

I recently wrote a post about how to get access to people at conferences and how to connect with people on social networks. I got to thinking more broadly about social networks and the real-time web. Facebook has much more value to me as a networking tool. On LinkedIn we rarely communicate with each other.

Startup 276

Startup Blogging Social Network Networking 276

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

By Evan Britton Each day, millions of internet users post updates on a variety of social networking sites. Because of all of these updates, there is a wealth of real-time information on the web. Google has also taken notice of the real-time web and they have begun to mix real-time results into their engine.

Web 82

Web Social Network Google Networking 82

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JANUARY 15, 2013

MySpace , the online social networking site which is now owned by Specific Media, has finally rolled out its new, Justin Timberlake-inspired web design, in conjunction with the release of a new single from Timberlake and JAY Z.

Design 159

Design Web Design Social Network Press 159

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APRIL 16, 2010

According to Australian firm Obsessive Ink , it has launched a web site where users can preview a 3D, virtual representation of a tattoo on their body, using Evolver's 3D technology. Darwin Dimensions' avatar technology had previously been applied to virtual worlds, online games, social networking, and for professional animation projects.

Technology 178

Technology Social Network Design Web 178

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

The search engine works both on the web as well as through mobile apps, initially on iOS. The search engine revolves around hashtag "boards" which can be embedded into other sites or social networking pages. hashatit search engine hashtag social media instagram facebook pinterest' READ MORE>>.

Social Media 159

Social Media Social Network Web Los Angeles 159

socalTECH

OCTOBER 27, 2011

The software also now more finely blocks specific actions on social networking sites--allowing adding friends, but blocking uploaded videos or photos on Facebook, or only allowing certain users to send tweets to Twitter. The new controls work on Websense TRITON, Websense Web Security Gateway and Websense Web Security Gateway Anywhere.

Social Network 154

Social Network Entertainment San Diego Content 154

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2010

Can you believe all the talk these days about Web 3.0? I’ve been doing some research to assess how much of it is reality, since I have to admit that I seem to have missed the clues to the transition to Web 2.0, After some work, I’m still convinced that much of the Web 3.0 People on the Web now include everyone.

Web 88

Web Web 2.0 Doc Examples 88

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Los Angeles-based Loudvine.com , a new, Web 2.0-style, Tags: loudvine music content social networking. style, online community site focused on music fans, said today that it is now live in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and San Diego.

Orange County 133

Orange County Web 2.0 Social Network San Diego 133

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2011

Most entrepreneurs don’t even know how to keep track of what people are saying about them on the web, much less how to respond or remove it. Web reputation management, both business and personal, has become a top priority requirement. Remove unwanted content, where possible.

Web 93

Web Search Engine Optimization Content Social Network 93

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MARCH 24, 2011

Although CrowdGather did not mention it, Scherzay is also the founder of FavRav.com, an online developer of a Facebook application to help small businesses find customers through social networks like Facebook; it appears that FavRav's web site is no longer accessible.

Woodland Hills 154

Woodland Hills Social Network Web Networking 154

TechCrunch LA

MAY 12, 2020

Nuggetverse : a web comics media startup. SketchAR : an augmented reality drawing app with social tie-ins. TRASH : an app for quickly editing social video cuts using machine learning. Veam : a social network built around AirDrop. Stipop : a rich cross-platform chat sticker API.

Invest 237

Invest Startup Artificial Inteligence Class 237

socalTECH

JANUARY 30, 2013

The accelerator is among a number that have emerged in Los Angeles in the past year or so; StartEngine specifically has been focusing on startups targeting consumers, small to medium sized businesses, and web infrastructure. READ MORE>>.

Santa Monica 178

Santa Monica Startup Activision Commerce 178