What it does

Digital cameras are profuse, mobile cameras are everywhere, which means photos have proliferated hugely during the last decade. So what do you do with all those pictures? Share them, no doubt. SnapMyLife is an app which helps you achieve just that. It’s easy to get started. Sign up is required. Afterwards, just upload your photos from your mobile phone—you’re given a private address to send them to. These photos are then added to your private photo stream. You can set up a network of friends and get alerts each time your friends adds a new picture. Add comments too. Video capability is coming soon. Works with your iPhone too.

In their own words

“Instantly publish and share mobile photos with friends or the world”

Why it might be a killer

This is a dead simple photo sharing site. It’s not bloated with unnecessary features. It keeps things plain and to the point. Great for sharing photos with family, with minimal effort.

Some questions

There are so many photo sharing sites on the web—this one is merely another drop in the ocean. It lacks in features—even the FAQ’s could use some work. Most likely will get lost in the mire.

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QCodo is an open source PHP 5 framework which facilitates coding. It has an object oriented framework which provides rapid application development. Prototypes are ready in minutes, not hours. Iterations area available in hours, not weeks. The framework is made of two components: the Code Generator and Qforms. The Code Generator analyzes the structure of your data model to generate object code and basic HTML pages to create, restore, update and delete those objects. This allows for the developer to focus on other tasks. Qforms provide a single platform for writing web controls. Design and logic are divided, allowing for less code repetition and grouped controls. The download is free.

In their own words

“The Qcodo Development Framework is an open-source PHP 5 framework that focuses on freeing developers from unnecessary tedious, mundane coding.



The result is that developers can do what they do best: focus on implementing functionality and usability, improving performance and ensuring security.



It is a completely object-oriented framework that takes the best of PHP and provides a truly rapid application development platform. Initial prototypes roll out in minutes instead of hours. Iterations come around in hours instead of days (or even weeks). As projects iterate into more cohesive solutions, the framework allows developers to take prototypes to the next level by providing the capability of bringing the application maturity.”

Why it might be a killer

This facilitates web development. Takes out repetitive coding, allowing developers to focus on other matters. Used by Nasa.

Some questions

How is this funded?

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Feline fanatics, cat lovers, and kitty fiends, KittyHappy is a new social network dedicated to your furry animal friends. You’ll be greeted with an endearing ‘meow’ upon entering the site. Fortunately, the assault stops there, you’re spared the freakishly cute and overwhelmingly sweet pictures of cats in shoes, cats in trees, and cats in your lap. The site is open to cat lovers all over the world—you’ll find a map on the homepage. As with other social sites, there are groups to join, member profiles, photos, and videos. Humans, not cats are given profile space, so you won’t find anything like favorite napping spots or chew toys. However, there are plenty of photos and cat cuteness on display.

In their own words

KittyHappy

"Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the leash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat." - Mark Twain

Why it might be a killer

Cute site, all in all. It has all the right features—lots of photos and videos, forums, chat, and groups.

Some questions

The meow gets old. At first it’s adorable, but after having to listen to it each time you click on a tab it gets insufferable. Also makes the site slower. Besides the meow problem, as there are already a number of cat and pet sites out there, KittyHappy will need to work on building its membership base. They should add sections for cat care tips and ideas.

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NetRocket is a social bookmarking site in synch with the modern age. With all the information that’s available and the limited time we have for digesting it all, this site, manages to make things simpler. It allows you to bookmark and store pages within your browser. A noteworthy feature is its scheduling option—you can schedule your bookmark to appear on a certain date or on a recurring basis; this proves quite useful for auction and shopping sites. NetRocket also issues reminders for you to look at your bookmarks. It deletes bookmarks you haven’t used in a while; you can tag bookmarks too. Private and public options are available. They offer several different browser buttons (IE, Mozilla, Opera, etc).

In their own words

“More then just a collection of links. Netrocket is a bookmark scheduling service that allows you to collect, edit, and schedule your bookmarks for viewing when YOU want to view them.

Save your bookmarks in one place Access your bookmarks from any computer Organize sites with tags, categories and types Schedule reminders to visit important sites Discover popular and interesting sites 100% FREE”

Why it might be a killer

NetRocket offers up some unique and useful features. The scheduling option, for one is incredibly versatile. It’s perfect for reminding yourself to go to a site for research if you’re a student, for checking out eBay if there’s a sale, or for sending yourself email reminders to update your profile or blog. The To View option is a good way to combat clutter and to organize sites that you need for a short period of time.

Some questions

This site’s entering a hugely crowded market. How is it going to market itself? Will it be able to gain traction?

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What it does

MediaPops keeps you up to date on all your favorite media. You’ll never miss out on a concert, a CD release, a new movie or game again. Start by adding our favorite artists, authors, and movies so that Mediapops can keep track and keep you in on all the latest news. There’s also an Artist Upload program so you can simply upload all the artists you have stored on the computer—saves a lot of typing. Once everything is entered, you can see new releases and events on your dashboard. CDs for example are listed with cover art, ratings, release dates and the option to buy. Clicking on more info gives you more details about each item and also allows you to recommend to friends. For movies, MediaPops uses your zipcode to aggregate movie listings in your area. Users will receive weekly emails with display all your ‘pops’ tracked by the site.

In their own words

“We connect you to media you love”

Why it might be a killer

This is a good way to keep up to date and in the know about all your favorite media. If your favorite band comes to town, you’ll be able to purchase tickets right away. You’ll find out about new movies and cd releases. The interface is simple and uncluttered. Registration is quick.

Some questions

Is this service necessary? With the number of social networks and event based sites out there, it seems that people already have all the tools necessary to keep informed.

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Before you magnanimously go running off to buy your special someone a Valentine’s gift, think first. Do you really know what will make him or her smile? Was it blue or black they like best? What size do they wear? Dark chocolates or milk? These are all careful considerations to be heeded by any good lover who wants to please their significant other. If you’re a little foggy when it comes to the details, Less Memories can help. Less Memories is the site that remembers for you, hence the appellation. Simply sign up and start adding memories. Each memory is titled and saved. You can use it for everything – from grocery lists, to the great day in the park you had and wouldn’t want to forget. Once you’re box is filled with memories, you can search them. There are also addable tools such the Jott integration where you can leave your memories via phone. The toolbar/link button allows you highlight any text on a webpage and Less Memories will remember for you. Never forget again (Just try to remember your sign-in).

In their own words

“Need to remember what type of diamond rings your soon to be fiance likes? Record a memory.

At a conference? Everyone keeps handing you business cards? Record a memory for each person. In six months when you go through those cards, you'll remember who everyone is.

Wish you could back up the Notes application on your iPhone? Use Less Memories instead.”

Why it might be a killer

Less Memories is a good idea. The Jott integration really makes it worthwhile so you can simply phone in memories. It’s versatile, so it works as a sort of To-Do list as well as a journal. And the interface is easy, just like writing a note to yourself.

Some questions

Will Less Memories work? The idea is sound, but will users want to have to go through the trouble of signing in and typing notes? Most notes are written on-the-go with pen and paper.

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The global world order is delving into an ever more diversified and multifaceted thing with more movement and travel than ever before. We have workers from the Philippines moving en masse to UAE, and Moroccans jumping across the Rock of Gibraltar in hopes of finding a new home in the EU. Multilingual, multinational, citizens of the world are increasingly the norm. Beetnic is for the new world order. It’s about people and cultures. Call it Facebook with a focus on culture. You can commune with friends, introduce new friends to old ones, share travel stories, get RSS feeds, email, share links, podcasts, pics, and videos and post them to other sites like Facebook or hi5. Join communibees, kind of like Facebook groups. Browse by friends, members, communibees or countries. Beetnic connects the world. Try it.

In their own words

“A place for POLYGLOTS and MULTIROOTS global minded people.

Mingle, Explore and Exchange your cultural identities.”

Why it might be a killer

Beetnic is a new and nice alternative to the other social networks out there. It offers users to participate on a more global scale with a focus on culture. Users will appreciate the multimedia embed features and communibees.

Some questions

Do we need yet another social networking site? Beetnic wants to be about polyglots and culture, but this is a hard group to get to come together and keep together. How will they develop loyalty?

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As TV shows go into hiding, and the networks drag the already cancelled but leftover shows out of the closet of shame, there’s not much left to do but take action. That’s right, it’s time to make your own TV show. And with Woho.tv you can.Woho.tv has all the tools necessary for you to record on your webcam, edit and upload your own videos, add music, jingles, ads, logos—everything you need to make the next “24” (you’re on your own if you want Kiefer, though). Not into video podcasting? That’s fine. There’s plenty of other entertainment to be had with Woho. Upload your favorite videos from YouTube or DailyMotion, create your own playlists, make a video mashup, make friends worldwide, comment, save embed your faves and the lists goes on. Woho is your one-stop shop for entertainment.

In their own words

“We are proud to present you our brand new tool in online video world. Our passion and dream become a realistic tool for all of you. Woho.tv grew from our passion to movies, shows and online videos. You can find many websites out there in the fascinating world of internet, but only one like this. Become a part of something new and create live social TV from thousand locations from all over the world.”

Why it might be a killer

Woho provides a nice mix of video options for users. You make, create, watch, laugh, cry, and generally have a good time. It’s got appeal.

Some questions

Is Woho primed for successs? How will Woho compete against giants like YouTube ?

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WebsiteGrader is a cost-free seo tool. It performs automated evaluations of websites within minutes. To get started, simply enter in the URL of your site, and you’ll get a report giving you details on how to boost your site to the top of the search engines. You may also enter in competing sites and keywords for comparative analysis. The algorithm used by WebsiteGrader takes into account over 50 variables including website structure, traffic, site performance and search engine data, among others. The report includes information about readability, images—too many or not enough, domain info, PageRank, traffic rank, and inbound links. You’ll get an overall grade at the end of the report. A link for your report is generated for later access. The site is operated by Hubspot which also provides a free internet marketing kit.

In their own words

“Website Grader is a free seo tool that measures the marketing effectiveness of a website. It provides a score that incorporates things like website traffic, SEO, social popularity and other technical factors. It also provides some basic advice on how the website can be improved from a marketing perspective.”

Why it might be a killer

This is an effective and comprehensive seo tool. For being free, it works quite well. Results are detailed and information is relevant. The report isn’t steeped in jargon and it’s uncomplicated compared to other seo tools.

Some questions

Can this effectively replace an seo consultancy ? Does the information provided really make a real difference?

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Copy and paste. Copy.Paste. Copy. Paste— it’s a function so ingrained in our daily lives, it’s hard to imagine a time without control C and control V. It’s not fool proof though. For instance, don’t you hate it when you need to paste a link or an email address but you’ve lost what you’ve copied? If you could’ve just saved that last bit of text to your clipboard, life would have been that much easier. ControlC will help. It’s a new web app that acts as a repository for all things copied. It’s simple. Just register, sign in, start copying, and ControlC will upload whatever text you’ve copied to their server and store it in your own personal account. When you need that text, log in and review, or make them public so you can share with others. You can search public links and star the ones you like. Find people who share similar interests. Make friends. Social interaction is encouraged.

In their own words

“What is ControlC? It's pretty simple actually. Have you ever copied something on a webpage or in an email that you later needed to look at again but couldn't remember where you saw it?



Have you ever copied a link to a webpage and couldn't for the life of you remember the link later on?



ControlC fixes that. Anytime you copy textual content, ControlC will upload that text to our server to store under your account. When the text is uploaded, it is encrypted using your password as the key (which we will never have access to). When you need to retrieve the text, or would like to share it with other users, you can login to your account and make the items public, or simply review them for your own needs.”

Why it might be a killer

ControlC is a convenient tool that combines utility with social networking. It’s an interesting twist that ought to at least attract the curious.

Some questions

Can copy and paste networking succeed? Is it a viable idea? Or will people prefer the likes of Facebook et al?

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