What can you use the application for?
Mixx is a Social bookmarking website which helps a user find, publish and share stories, photos and videos on the internet. All the content published in this website is based on the concept that users should have the full freedom of deciding what they would like to read and share, whatever they would like others to see. The content available on Mixx is totally generated by the user and not edited by an editor in any way. A reader can make his opinion matter by using the voting feature that enables a user to vote a story, photo or video which he finds interesting and would like others to see. Stories, photos and videos available on Mixx can be sorted by their recentness, popularity and by the comments they have received, this makes it very easy to find what other people around the world are interested in. It provides the user the ability to create their own community and also provides them with a ‘Private group’ that is intended to restrict access to information that they submit and choose the people who would be able to see the published content. Page personalization is another feature added to maintain the user friendly nature of the website, a user who is a member of the website can choose the positioning and content of his personal page. If a user satisfies some conditions like, being a model mixer for 30 days, has a number good karma points along with high quality and diverse number of submitted comments, he can become a SuperMixxer who has many rights and privileges at his disposal. Along with the ability to flag the content submitted by him as ‘Breaking News’, a SuperMixxer has the option of linking his content with any other related story, photo or video available on Mixx. Google AdSense is fully supported in Mixx and helps users in generating money from their mix communities.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
Mixx is the brainchild of ChrisMcGill, who has worked with many prestigious organizations like Yahoo! and USATODAY. Though, a comparatively new website, Mixx is generating huge raves in the social news and bookmarking arena. With the number of visitor’s going in millions, Mixx has reported a huge increase in the number of its users. Integration in websites like USA today, CNN, New York Times and Reuters has led to phenomenal increase in the number of visitors and subscriptions.
What are the differences to other applications?
The main difference between Mixx and other socially driven websites is that it is a very user friendly website. With addition to features like page personalization and private groups, this website is very well developed with easy to use and self-explanatory environment.
How does the application look and feel to use?
The blue and white color combination along with red menu works well for Mixx.com. The layout is clean and clutter free. Seeing no “Ads by Goggle” space is a refreshing change to eyes. The font size and spacing used make its content readable for hours at a stretch.
How does the registration process work?
Registration is not mandatory for reading the content but for commenting and voting the registration is required. The registration process is simple, easy and quick. After filling the initial e-mail address, 4-step information is required to be filled. No credit card details were asked.
What does it cost to use the application?
There is no price based membership option available on Mixx.
Who would you recommend the application to?
Mixx is a website where users can find information like stories, photos and videos written by other community members of Mixx. The content varies in a wide variety and can be used by people by all walks of life.
