What Makes KnowYourPro Different?
This is the number one question we get. There are a lot of 'social
networking' websites out there in cyberspace, what makes
knowyourpro.org so special?
While I would love to share our exciting plans for the future, and all of the cool tools and features we will have, I want to focus instead on our mission. If you compare us to the larger and most-used websites like Facebook and LinkedIn there will be a few glaring differences. Firstly, there will never be spam advertising. The goal of the largest social networking sites has predominantly been data-mining for advertising dollars. The more email addresses they have, the more personal information they have, the greater number of pages they have- all that adds up to more advertising revenue. The problem is, most of the ads are just plain worthless, and sometimes scam related. What is the point of that? Of course, to make money. There has to be something more worthwhile out there than that!
There is a great deal of Anti-Facebook sentiment brewing out there, and while I contemplate dismantling my account there, I do think most people will remain content with the way things are handled and will remain loyal. But, if anyone ever feels like leaving, here is what I can promise you today:
1) No spam ads.
2) No third-party applications.
3) No sale of personal information unless SPECIFICALLY authorized.
4) A friendly community dedicated not only to online networking, but community involvement as well. Instead of playing Farmville, why not start a community garden?
5) Profile information that can be as public or as private as you want with no surprise violations while you weren't looking.
6) Our income stream will always focus on vetted and approved 'Sponsors'- never garbage advertisers. This means a more relevant and community-conscious revenue stream- a win-win.
7) No fees to join- only to sponsor or become a 'Featured Pro'. Members will never be solicited to help us make money- you will have already done your part by making this community a part of everyday life.
As it happens, I just tried to log in to my Facebook account and was told I dont exist. Well, I guess it's for the best.
Goodbye Facebook and all of your silly time-wasting applications. Hello KnowYourPro and your wonderful community of business owners, professionals and consumers!
Jen Monastero
Master of Her Domain
KnowYourPro
While I would love to share our exciting plans for the future, and all of the cool tools and features we will have, I want to focus instead on our mission. If you compare us to the larger and most-used websites like Facebook and LinkedIn there will be a few glaring differences. Firstly, there will never be spam advertising. The goal of the largest social networking sites has predominantly been data-mining for advertising dollars. The more email addresses they have, the more personal information they have, the greater number of pages they have- all that adds up to more advertising revenue. The problem is, most of the ads are just plain worthless, and sometimes scam related. What is the point of that? Of course, to make money. There has to be something more worthwhile out there than that!
There is a great deal of Anti-Facebook sentiment brewing out there, and while I contemplate dismantling my account there, I do think most people will remain content with the way things are handled and will remain loyal. But, if anyone ever feels like leaving, here is what I can promise you today:
1) No spam ads.
2) No third-party applications.
3) No sale of personal information unless SPECIFICALLY authorized.
4) A friendly community dedicated not only to online networking, but community involvement as well. Instead of playing Farmville, why not start a community garden?
5) Profile information that can be as public or as private as you want with no surprise violations while you weren't looking.
6) Our income stream will always focus on vetted and approved 'Sponsors'- never garbage advertisers. This means a more relevant and community-conscious revenue stream- a win-win.
7) No fees to join- only to sponsor or become a 'Featured Pro'. Members will never be solicited to help us make money- you will have already done your part by making this community a part of everyday life.
As it happens, I just tried to log in to my Facebook account and was told I dont exist. Well, I guess it's for the best.
Goodbye Facebook and all of your silly time-wasting applications. Hello KnowYourPro and your wonderful community of business owners, professionals and consumers!
Jen Monastero
Master of Her Domain
KnowYourPro
1 Comment
Well written.
Facebook is so yesterday!!!
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