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What is Friendster?
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What is Friendster?

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Website: http://www.friendster.com
Alexa Ranking: 42 (as of 12/12/08)
Description: A social networking website of general interest
Similar Websites: Facebook, MySpace, Hi5

Friendster Features

  • Create your own custom profile and show your personality through widgets
  • Add Friends and leave comments on their profiles
  • Join groups and enter discussions

What is Friendster?

Friendster could be called the original MySpace. While not the first social network, it helped vitalize the Web 2.0 revolution of social networks, and was the source of inspiration for MySpace. One of the most popular social networks of its time, Friendster was overtaken by MySpace in 2004. However, it still remains one of the top social networks in the world.

Why Should I Use Friendster?

Social networks are a great source of fun and entertainment, but they have also become serious business in recent years. From entrepreneurs to actors to musicians, people are finding that it makes good business sense to have a presence on social networks.

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