Comments on: Ziki – The Social Network That Sponsors Your Name http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name Tech News, Reviews and Guides Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:43:27 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: andre taliercio http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-84464 andre taliercio Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:05:17 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-84464 Oskar, please read my comment above. Ziki is more about content promotion. Content promotion starts with control of your identity. Oskar, please read my comment above. Ziki is more about content promotion. Content promotion starts with control of your identity.

]]> By: Oskar Syahbana http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-84153 Oskar Syahbana Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:19:22 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-84153 @Andre: Easily found on the internet? Heck, if you googled my name, my blog is on the #1 so do I really need this service? @Andre: Easily found on the internet? Heck, if you googled my name, my blog is on the #1 so do I really need this service?

]]> By: Tino Buntic http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-83966 Tino Buntic Sun, 07 Jan 2007 19:32:36 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-83966 I think those "free" sponsored ads are a joke. 99% of all names will go for a penny a click because nobody else is bidding for those searches (unless your name is something like Bill Gates or Micheal Dell). I think those “free” sponsored ads are a joke. 99% of all names will go for a penny a click because nobody else is bidding for those searches (unless your name is something like Bill Gates or Micheal Dell).

]]> By: andre taliercio http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81870 andre taliercio Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:40:12 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81870 Sorry it did not show above :) but I am part of the Ziki team. Andre Sorry it did not show above :) but I am part of the Ziki team.
Andre

]]> By: ANDRE TALIERCIO http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81864 ANDRE TALIERCIO Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:31:40 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81864 Paul, In fact Ziki targets many niches as you mentioned: personal content aggregator, social network and pseudo-professional network. But deep down it Ziki is the platform of choice for people who want to: => be easily found on search engines => get their image on the Internet under control (executives, freelancers, consultants, artists etc..) => gather all their content and profiles on one page WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO: => promote their content, skills and expertise, business and products So it is one step beyond ClaimID, which is btw a great service . Andre Paul,
In fact Ziki targets many niches as you mentioned: personal content aggregator, social network and pseudo-professional network.
But deep down it Ziki is the platform of choice for people who want to:
=> be easily found on search engines
=> get their image on the Internet under control (executives, freelancers, consultants, artists etc..)
=> gather all their content and profiles on one page
WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO:
=> promote their content, skills and expertise, business and products

So it is one step beyond ClaimID, which is btw a great service .
Andre

]]> By: How to pwn online visibility | The Montoya Herald http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81641 How to pwn online visibility | The Montoya Herald Thu, 04 Jan 2007 06:21:31 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81641 [...] Today I found out via Paul Stamatiou about Ziki, a new social networking site that’s all about aggregating yourself and “optimizing” your online visibility. The first 10,000 subscribers will even get their names sponsored in Google, Yahoo, and MSN searches. Like, totally cool! [...] [...] Today I found out via Paul Stamatiou about Ziki, a new social networking site that’s all about aggregating yourself and “optimizing” your online visibility. The first 10,000 subscribers will even get their names sponsored in Google, Yahoo, and MSN searches. Like, totally cool! [...]

]]> By: lucylou.info » Blog Archive » Still getting Ziki with it? http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81565 lucylou.info » Blog Archive » Still getting Ziki with it? Thu, 04 Jan 2007 04:29:23 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81565 [...] Talk about circular blogging… A week ago, I wrote about Ziki, a new social networking / online identity organization website. Then I saw that Paul Stamatiou also wrote about it, a bit more critically. The discussion following his post is also pretty interesting. [...] [...] Talk about circular blogging… A week ago, I wrote about Ziki, a new social networking / online identity organization website. Then I saw that Paul Stamatiou also wrote about it, a bit more critically. The discussion following his post is also pretty interesting. [...]

]]> By: Kevin Lim http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81479 Kevin Lim Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:56:33 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81479 At first I thought how nice it would be to get a Sponsored Ad after signing up early, then I realized how the sponsor ad would point readers to my Ziki page rather than directly my blog. Unless your name doesn't already in the first five Google results, I don't particularly like the idea of my identity being represented by someone other than myself. In essence, it's a good leg up for new bloggers, but unnecessary for veteran ones. As someone mentioned, it's like ClaimID, but I think Ziki just add a social element to it. At first I thought how nice it would be to get a Sponsored Ad after signing up early, then I realized how the sponsor ad would point readers to my Ziki page rather than directly my blog. Unless your name doesn’t already in the first five Google results, I don’t particularly like the idea of my identity being represented by someone other than myself. In essence, it’s a good leg up for new bloggers, but unnecessary for veteran ones. As someone mentioned, it’s like ClaimID, but I think Ziki just add a social element to it.

]]> By: Michael Neel http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81448 Michael Neel Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:08:48 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81448 I don't think it's "why I would direct blog traffic to Ziki" but how Ziki can direct traffic to your blog - and other services. Granted, those with the skill can place all their services on one site with ease, but for the people who don't have the skill (or desire) to build a custom portal, Ziki can fill that need. This will be a site/company to watch I think. I don’t think it’s “why I would direct blog traffic to Ziki” but how Ziki can direct traffic to your blog – and other services. Granted, those with the skill can place all their services on one site with ease, but for the people who don’t have the skill (or desire) to build a custom portal, Ziki can fill that need. This will be a site/company to watch I think.

]]> By: Don Wilson http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81398 Don Wilson Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:16:08 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81398 (The site) keeps switching between French and English for me. (The site) keeps switching between French and English for me.

]]> By: Michael http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81268 Michael Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:41:48 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81268 I created an account and added feeds for my blogs, podcast and photos on flickr. I like that it gives you a central place for everything you have in several places online. In my case I have different feeds for my personal blog, mac blog, and some feeds for my San Antonio Spurs fansite including articles, blog and podcast. I also added the feed to my flickr photostream and I like how it separates by the type of content. The networking feature is kind of cool and I browsed through people that had the same tags that I set up. You can check out my ziki page at http://www.ziki.com/people/mdeleon I created an account and added feeds for my blogs, podcast and photos on flickr. I like that it gives you a central place for everything you have in several places online. In my case I have different feeds for my personal blog, mac blog, and some feeds for my San Antonio Spurs fansite including articles, blog and podcast. I also added the feed to my flickr photostream and I like how it separates by the type of content. The networking feature is kind of cool and I browsed through people that had the same tags that I set up. You can check out my ziki page at http://www.ziki.com/people/mdeleon

]]> By: Michael http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81207 Michael Wed, 03 Jan 2007 14:47:37 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81207 I agree with Paul on that it seems to be trying to be too much. I may give it a try, but I don't know why I'd direct traffic away from my own blog to send people to my ziki page. I may create one just to try it out, but I'm wondering what will separate it from the rest. Like most others have said, the design is nice, allthough it reminds me of T-Mobile a bit. I agree with Paul on that it seems to be trying to be too much. I may give it a try, but I don’t know why I’d direct traffic away from my own blog to send people to my ziki page. I may create one just to try it out, but I’m wondering what will separate it from the rest. Like most others have said, the design is nice, allthough it reminds me of T-Mobile a bit.

]]> By: Boggo http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81205 Boggo Wed, 03 Jan 2007 14:45:08 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81205 Zach & Vance : it seems to me that navigation is complicated but enough logical. So as any new navigation system it seems difficult... Zach & Vance : it seems to me that navigation is complicated but enough logical. So as any new navigation system it seems difficult…

]]> By: Gonzague (from Ziki) http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-81044 Gonzague (from Ziki) Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:56:55 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-81044 Thanks for all of your very interesting comments. Michael : about network's "Approval" function : This gonna be suggested to the team Zach & Vance : we are working hard on improving the navigation and the next version of the site will be much better Thanks for all of your very interesting comments.

Michael : about network’s “Approval” function : This gonna be suggested to the team

Zach & Vance : we are working hard on improving the navigation and the next version of the site will be much better

]]> By: Adam http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-80984 Adam Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:23:04 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-80984 The social networking ring is getting rather crowded now, this one looks nice, certainly better than myspace, but will it survive in the long run? Getting your name listed as a sponsor on Google seems quite cool. Finally I can lift myself above Adam Wilcox the racing driver. Although having a namesake with his own line of clothes has proved useful. The social networking ring is getting rather crowded now, this one looks nice, certainly better than myspace, but will it survive in the long run?
Getting your name listed as a sponsor on Google seems quite cool. Finally I can lift myself above Adam Wilcox the racing driver. Although having a namesake with his own line of clothes has proved useful.

]]> By: Vance http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-80978 Vance Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:15:46 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-80978 I have to agree about the difficulty in navigation. I have to agree about the difficulty in navigation.

]]> By: Zach Wilt http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-80832 Zach Wilt Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:26:35 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-80832 Ziki seems to be a good idea, and I like the RSS publishing, but it just doesn't seem easy enough to navigate for me. I dunno maybe its just me. Ziki seems to be a good idea, and I like the RSS publishing, but it just doesn’t seem easy enough to navigate for me. I dunno maybe its just me.

]]> By: John Ratcliffe-Lee http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-80794 John Ratcliffe-Lee Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:07:41 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-80794 Reminds me somewhat of ClaimID. Obviously, both are trying to do different things in different ways, but I think the driving force at the core of all this is online identity management. I signed up, populated a little bit, and will explore some more tomorrow. Reminds me somewhat of ClaimID. Obviously, both are trying to do different things in different ways, but I think the driving force at the core of all this is online identity management. I signed up, populated a little bit, and will explore some more tomorrow.

]]> By: zzap http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-80751 zzap Wed, 03 Jan 2007 02:56:52 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-80751 Hum... kind of looks interesting. The site looks pretty... colorful, at least. Hum… kind of looks interesting. The site looks pretty… colorful, at least.

]]> By: Michael Neel http://paulstamatiou.com/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name#comment-80660 Michael Neel Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:44:31 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/02/ziki-the-social-network-that-sponsors-your-name/#comment-80660 I'm willing to give it a chance... I like the ability to add in feeds instead of posting content directly to the site - and I was also impressed my feeds are republished without edit by Ziti (no ads or link bouncing inserted). I added you to my network and did note there was no approval by you. For some that may or may not be an issue. I’m willing to give it a chance… I like the ability to add in feeds instead of posting content directly to the site – and I was also impressed my feeds are republished without edit by Ziti (no ads or link bouncing inserted).

I added you to my network and did note there was no approval by you. For some that may or may not be an issue.

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