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FriendFeed

March 26th, 2008

 

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Paul Bradshaw looks at FriendFeed
What do they say it is?

“FriendFeed enables you to keep up-to-date on the web pages, photos, videos and music that your friends and family are sharing. It offers a unique way to discover and discuss information among friends.”

What do I say it is?

Facebook, but uglier and more flexible.

What’s great about it?

It does what it says. The suggestion feature allows you to discover people and feeds you would otherwise not know about. Unlike Facebook, you don’t have to be someone’s friend to follow their stuff. The imaginary friend feature allows you to aggregate feeds. It has also released its API, opening up all sorts of possibilities for third party apps.

What could be better?

A more usable interface; some way to filter the information overload that comes from a river of feeds from anyone and everyone.
How is it going to make money?

Given it’s copied Facebook’s success so far, probably advertising. But also selling services to other clients who want bespoke apps, etc. may be another revenue stream.

Should I pay it any attention?

Given the hype so far, it’ll be hard not to. The impression here is of something that will continue to develop in an iterative way, particularly with 3rd party apps, so yes, watch it and see how it grows.

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