Coming Soon...Up And Coming Social Media Sites Of 2012

I already posted about top 10 most popular social networking sites.It’s always a good idea to keep your eye on up and coming social media sites.So, here are some of the hottest sites of 2011, that will blow up in 2012.Some sites provide new services or features, or recombine old ones in unique ways. Others compliment or build on the functions of existing social media or other sites. The following websites are ones that social media site users and bloggers alike should be aware of, and that already successful social sites.


FIVERR

Fiverr is a social site that allows people to buy or sell products or services for $5. At first glance, anyone would think this is impossible. Services traded on Fiverr include voice over artists, web design, and video production – all traditionally expensive services. So why will this site have a big year in 2012? It’s cut out a fair niche for itself – bringing groups of people together that want to help each other, and gain great feedback or exposure online. It’s not about the money, you see.

SHOUTWIRE

Shoutwire  is another social news site that has been around for some time but is relatively under-appreciated, particularly by people who want to get their content out into the world. The site works a lot like mainstream social media sites, but is perhaps less well organized. To compensate, however, it offers more options for user-submitted content – including forums for discussion and on-site editorials. Also, ShoutWire sends a significant amount of traffic to sites that successfully get voted to the front page.

CLASSMATES

Classmates is different from most social networks, in the sense that most of its features are available to premium member.The price for premium members depends on the length of the agreement – shorter term results in a higher cost per month. Classmates is primarily used to reconnect with old classmates. The site features a search engine that lets you view other people who went to the same school you attended.Creating a basic Classmates.com profile is free and easy. However, most of the advanced features in Classmates.com are only available to paid users.

KLOUT

If you haven’t heard of Klout yet, where have you been? This social media site tells people who the influencers are on dominant sites like Facebook and Twitter. They measure your influence using social analytics, to come up with your network score, your amplification probability and your true reach. While there are still a few problems with Klout, we have confidence that this new social indicator will gain even more ground in the new year.

TAGGED

Tagged is a blend of social networking features that MySpace and Facebook users will find very familiar. Tagged was designed to help users meet lots of new people with similar interests in a short amount of time. You can access and register directly or be invited by a friend to join Tagged. This is a free social network that allows you to view your friends’ newly uploaded Tagged photo album. Tagged encourages its users to meet strangers based on shared interests, with the idea of growing your network to meet as many people as possible.

MYLIFE

MyLife is a social network service. MyLife can search over 60 social-networking sites and other information resources on the Web. MyLife searches the web to deliver accurate and timely results. Even in cases when you don't immediately find who you're looking for, MyLife continues searching and provides updates and alerts.MyLife suggests friends and contacts you may know based on your profile information and existing contacts. It also intimates you when someone else is looking for you. MyLife gives you a global view into the most popular sites your friends are part of, including LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace as well as 50 other sites.

MULTIPLY

Multiply is a vibrant social shopping destination, but faster and more convenient, where sellers and buyers interact. A user's network is made up of their direct contacts, as well as others who are closely connected to them through their first-degree relationships. Users are also encouraged to specify the nature of their relationship with one another, making it possible to share content based on relationship. Many shoppers in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam have made the Multiply Marketplace a favourite shopping destination.

BLACKPLANET

Initially, BlackPlanet was designed as a way for African-American professionals to network. Since then, it's grown and evolved as a site operating under the principles of Web 2.0. Members can read other members' blogs, watch music videos, chat with one another, look for new careers and discuss news. Though BlackPlanet is not restricted to any community, this site is more popular amongst African-American.

FOURSQUARE

You’ve heard of Foursquare – but it’s still not part of your social marketing strategy is it? For some reason, Foursquare has been around for awhile now, but marketers are hesitant to use it. In 2012, it will see another meteoric year – and perhaps this will be the time we’ll start hearing about strategies that include this feisty geolocation social site. It’s definitely worth adding to your local marketing reach

ZORPIA

Zorpia.com is a social network that has a large international community. Zorpia’s features include profile customization, networking features and an incredibly detailed search. Zorpia has an impressive music section featuring popular artists like Ashlee Simpson,Vanessa Hudgens, Alanis Morissette and more.You can purchase a Royal Membership for extra networking options such as an ad–free profile, extra profile design features and unlimited messaging.

Do you know any new social media sites that might make a serious entrance in 2012. Please share your opinions in the comment section below....