Why Ning’s Business model doesn’t make sense!

Recently found out that Ning is cutting is costs inorder to be more competitive , firing 40% of it’s staff. Having run a social networking software company myself. I ‘m well aware of the challenges and opportunities in running a social media shop. Apart from it’s advertisement supported business model, one of the principle reasons why Ning [...]

NEW! KwiqqOpen (Social Networking Software) screenshots [kwiqq]

We are pleased to release the screenshots of KwiqqOpen, out-of-the-box Social Networking Software. The software is launching in Autumn 2009. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us: KwiqqOpen screenshots: Social Networking Software

(High-level) Technical overview of KwiqqOpen Social Networking Platform [kwiqq]

We have recently recieved a few messages asking us to reveal our underlining technology of KwiqqOpen. In the spirit of being transparent and open we are revealing a top level overview of our technology. Technology overview If you are looking to build on top our platform or looking to extend it, this section will give [...]

Business Matters Newspaper: Social networking…for business [kwiqq]

Business Matters is the monthly business newspaper launched in February 2007 by Sussex Newspapers. Dedicated to local Sussex businesses large and small, focusing on issues that concern you – with the opportunity to express your opinions, communicate your success – and gain new clients across the area. Recently Business Matters’ Theo Cronin met me at [...]

Announcement: KwiqqOpen in here! [kwiqq]

We are pleased to announce our latest affordable enterprise level Social Networking solution, KwiqqOpen. The software will be made available to public in Autumn of 2009. The product has been developed in conjunction with our customers to address the social networking needs of various verticals. Features Efforts have been made to make the software simple [...]

(Presentation) SMEs Grow your business using Social Networks [kwiqq]

I recently prepared this presentation for SMEs looking to grow their businesses though social networks. The presentation looks at the growth of social networking technology, social tools SMEs should use, features to include in social networks and a fun task on LinkedIn to get your hands dirty. Grow your business using Social Networks: Raj Anand [...]

Video Sharing website’s success relies on its API [kwiqq]

Image via Wikipedia Recently we conducted a research on the 15 top video API’s (Application Programming Interface). some interesting facts came out of the research: Most video APIs (actually all) allow users to embed videos in some form or another. Generally by copying a bit of HTML. (Second) most common use of the APIs is [...]

*Must Read* report on Social Software [kwiqq]

Image via Wikipedia It is impossible to imagine any marketing report nowadays without mention of social software. Although it is relatively a new field, a lot of work has already been done with fantastic results. This paper explores the major social software being developed or supplied. Summary The report talks about the different types of [...]

Kwiqq Open: Mobile Module [kwiqq]

Kwiqq Blog has been a little quiet for the last few days. Thought it would make sense to update as to what we have been upto. Apart from working on some really creative bits for our clients we have been working on Kwiqq Open (Coming Soon). What is Kwiqq Open? Kwiqq Open is a set [...]