PeopleJar

With a large number of social networking websites appearing over the web with every passing day, the domain is loosing its luster and web users are now searching for some innovative platforms. In a bid to redefine the existing notion of social networking, PeopleJar was unleashed in the year 2006. Instead of offering common features of social networking platforms, PeopleJar primarily focuses on providing a functional platform for web users to share their interests with a larger group. The website allows its members to create specific profiles encompassing their interests. Users can search from various network attributes available on the website, and with its ‘Be Found’ feature, its members get spotted by other users with common attributes. From sports and entertainment to other professional domains, the website tenders an apt platform for a diverse range of users. PeopleJar boasts easy navigation features that further add to its credibility. Users can avail the services of the website by following a simple registration procedure. In addition to joining any specific network attribute, users can also contribute to create network attributes of their own. Like other social networking websites, PeopleJar lets its users to upload their pictures and favorite videos to share them with other members of the website. “Saved Searches” feature allows users to save their useful search results and thereby saves their time to great extent. With its numerous network attributes, members of PeopleJar find almost everything of their interest. Founded in 2006 by Alexander A. Alexandov, PeopleJar was set up with the aim of providing an adept platform for the web users to share their interests online. Alex was keen to share his interests in skydiving and music, and found internet as a great connectivity tool to find people with similar likes. Later on, he developed the platform to utilize the capabilities of the internet to connect different people across the globe. The website is now widely popular among the web users who like sharing their interest areas. Despite depicting the common online social networking platform, PeopleJar differs in its methodology and the kind of social networks it establishes. Unlike other social networking sites, which predominantly work to recondition the existing relationships, PeopleJar focuses on building new networks through its “network-specific” characteristic. The website lets its users to connect with its other members of parallel social or professional attributes. Conclusively, PeopleJar members can do a lot over general social networking. PeopleJar exudes true professional outlook that would create a soothing impact on visitor’s mind. The interface of the website looks appealing with the eye catchy color theme, comprising hues of blue, black, white and grey. With hands and feet crafted in the shape of the globe, the website boasts a purposeful logo, portraying connectivity of the people across the planet. The blue navigation tabs looks pleasing over the black theme. The interactive tabs make the navigation a cake walk and switching from one of its page to other doesn’t take much time of the users. PeopleJar involves an extremely simple sign up procedure. As soon as the user clicks on to the ‘Sign Up’ tab, placed at the top right corner of the homepage, a sign up form appears on the interface. User can create an account by filling in some general information including, a desired username, a valid email address, password, and date of birth. Subsequently, the application sends a verification mail to the new member confirming the creation of the account. Registering with PeopleJar is absolutely free and it doesn’t charge anything from the user. There are no adverts seen anywhere on the website and it is being largely fuelled by venture capital funding. PeopleJar is designed to offer something extra over general social networking. With its ‘network-specific’ attribute, the platform is found to be suitable for all who are in search of people with shared interests in any specific domain. Be it personal or professional, PeopleJar connects its members to a large group having common interests.