Growing Social Networks: How Facebook, Twitter… grew their network [kwiqq]

The white paper is for marketers interested in digital marketing and growing their brand’s social network. The paper contains real case studies of successful social networks, which gives you a perspective of how others did it. The paper looks at how sites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, Flixster, RockYou, Slide and Plaxo grew their Online [...]

Social Network a legitimate Brand Communication Tool ? [kwiqq]

Brand is defined as a relationship that secures future earnings by creating customer loyalty. A lot of the campaigns Kwiqq embark on are generally part of much larger Integrated Marketing Communications. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), according to The American Marketing Association, is “a planning process designed to assure that all brand contacts received by a [...]

Evolution of the Internet: Whats next ? [kwiqq]

Internet now just 15 years old has gone through major transformations. As networks of networks has been growing in size it has also had a complete re-branding and found itself becoming more acceptable amongst people of all ages. It was only in early 90s that Internet actually became more freely available, before which it was [...]

8 chat APIs for Social Networks [kwiqq]

Image via Wikipedia I’m currently on a mission to create a single resource for list of APIs for developers to integrate into their website. I’m releasing them in batches, this post is dedicated to integrate chat into your social network. Our favourite so far is Imified API. Instant Messenger / Voice Chat Facebook Chat API [...]

Social networks move from OpenId to Facebook Connect? [kwiqq]

As a social networking provider our job has always been to deliver what is required. We are a major supporter of OpenID and will remain till it makes sense for our customers. We have developed several sites supporting openID including East Hampshire and GazetMe (video below): Although we like the industry feel that times are [...]

3 impressive Social Networking trends [kwiqq]

Recently Neilson produced a fantastic report (Global Faces and Networked Places) on Social Networks and its penetration in Europe and US. The report made several discoveries in connection to online community growth. Member Communities takes over Email One of the highlights for us was the volume of private communities and its penetration. The report suggests [...]

How to use ‘TwitBook-In’ [kwiqq]

I’m intrigued how many people ask me the question “How do you use Twitter ?” , “Any examples of LinkedIn being useful to your business ?” As a company which eats its own dog food i.e. market our service and product using social media we use social tools frequently. For the purpose of this blog [...]

Tenner to build a multi-billion pound economy [kwiqq]

Entrepreneurs ‘can lead us out of recession’ ? After seeing a big chunk of value being wiped off our economy. Its up to the entrepreneurs, campaigners, financiers to pick up the pieces and create a sustainable economy. Where should we start to empower the leaders of tomorrow with the skills they need? Perhaps, Make Your [...]

List of APIs for your Social Networks [kwiqq]

Updated (18/02/2009) the Instant Messenger / Voice Chat We believe 2009 is the year of the APIs (Application Programming Interface). Whether it is to login using OpenID, Facebook Connect or just to easily uploading videos to YouTube. The obvious advantages are: lower the barrier to entry for niche social network, quickly build content (on your [...]

Disconnecting Facebook Status from Twitter

As you might already know there is a Twitter application which constantly updates your Facebook status. Although I have found it useful on several occasions i.e. getting questions answered etc. I also found it to be annoying as my Facebook profile looks seriously boring. In addition its making my friends annoyed about a constant list [...]

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