Meebo Minibar Helps Curate Content for You by Connecting to Others
Christopher DeLuca — June 8, 2011 — Tech
References: meebo & netted.net
The Meebo Minibar is a fantastic new extension that helps you find content on the Internet that you will love by connecting you to other people. The minibar works as an extension that you can download and install on your Chrome browser. Once you have downloaded the extension, you can check in to websites that you visit and make that available for your network to see.
The Meebo minibar is an interesting way to curate the vast content of the Web through the filter of a social network; the assumption behind the Meebo minibar is that people that are in your network will have similar interests and be good curators for what you should read/watch/listen to. The Meebo minibar will revolutionize the way you experience the Web.
Implications - In an increasingly integrated online society, the importance of sharing online activity has increased tenfold. Products that allow companies or brands to further integrate people and their social/Online activities with their friends can benefit from the strengthened friendship ties they create between friends, who attach good memories to the company/brand that enhanced their Online experience.
The Meebo minibar is an interesting way to curate the vast content of the Web through the filter of a social network; the assumption behind the Meebo minibar is that people that are in your network will have similar interests and be good curators for what you should read/watch/listen to. The Meebo minibar will revolutionize the way you experience the Web.
Implications - In an increasingly integrated online society, the importance of sharing online activity has increased tenfold. Products that allow companies or brands to further integrate people and their social/Online activities with their friends can benefit from the strengthened friendship ties they create between friends, who attach good memories to the company/brand that enhanced their Online experience.
Trend Themes
1. Friend-filtered Content - Opportunity to develop platforms or tools that curate internet content based on personalized recommendations from friends and connections.
2. Integrated Online Society - Opportunity for products and services that facilitate seamless integration of people's online activities with their social networks, creating stronger friendship ties and enhancing online experiences.
3. Enhanced Online Experiences - Opportunity to revolutionize user experiences on the web by providing personalized content curated by friends and network connections.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The social media industry can leverage the idea of friend-filtered content to enhance user engagement and personalization.
2. Web Development - Web development companies can explore opportunities to create extensions or plugins that connect users and facilitate the curation of content based on friends' recommendations.
3. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms can adopt the concept of friend-filtered content to offer personalized product recommendations based on social connections and enhance the shopping experience.
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