What can you use the application for?
Shout’em is like a mix of Twitter and Ning, it’s an interesting and unique social networking site which can be used to create your very own micro blogging universe. It’s possible to create as many of these universes as you want. It’s possible for users to customize their blogs and also change how it works. The blogs feature photo and file sharing among a whole host of other and more advanced features. You can also create public or private networks depending on your preferences.
Shout’em makes it easy to create your own co-branded micro blogging social networking site. You can customize the features and make it as simple as Twitter or much more advanced like some other systems. Building your own social network normally would be very difficult, however Shout’em makes it easy, and the only decisions you have to make are the color, design, features, and promotion. You don’t actually have to worry about building and creating the software.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
Shout’em was founded in 2008 and released in beta towards the end of 2008. The site was then released publicly in December 2008. Shout’em is based in Croatia and they have received €300,000 in funding.
What are the differences to other applications?
The application allows you to create your own mini blogging empire, there are a number of uses for this but how viable it is in the long term remains to be seen. Competitors include Twingr and Yammer.
How does the application look and feel to use?
Shout’em guides you through the whole process. When you sign in you will see a list of your networks that you have created and networks that you are a member of. There is also a big button to create a new network. Creating a new network is easy and it’s just a matter of following the instructions on the screen.
How does the registration process work?
Registering for an account with Shout’em doesn’t take long. The “create account” link is available on any page. The signup form is very basic and you only need to enter your email address and a password. As soon as you have registered you can then start creating your own network by following the instructions. You will be sent an email which contains your password which is disappointing however you don’t have to activate your account or do anything special.
What does it cost to use the application?
Shout’Em is free to use, although they do also offer premium accounts which include various extras such as the ability to add your own adverts, more customization, more storage and mobile browser support. These premium accounts are available upon request and will cost different amounts of money depending on the level of customization you request.
Who would you recommend the application to?
Shout’em could be interesting for anyone that longs to create their own micro blogging network. It’s suitable to create networks for friends, and it’s also suitable for corporations who want to offer a nice new feature to their users. But there are lots of other more popular micro-blogging services.
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