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Why are Google and Yahoo contemplating the launch of their own 'social networking' site?

Asked by schetikos (12points) April 26th, 2008
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wildflower's avatar

Because it increases traffic and revenue possibilities….maybe?
Mind you, yahoo is (IMO) better known for ‘social networking’ or chat, etc. than searching…

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iwamoto's avatar

well, the same reason why msn video exists, trying to catch up with the rest to no avail, but at least you tried….

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mirza's avatar

Google already has a social networking site – Orkut
Yahoo already has a social-network site that is still in beta – mash.

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Traveosa's avatar

Orkut is by google already. Its not all that great.
Mash by yahoo is in beta

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