Facebook move shows how they think ahead, rather than defensively
May 24th, 2007Facebook is opening up its platform.
Facebook has become a primary relationship and identity broker for millions of people. Now outsiders can capitalize on that information in a safe way, pulling from users’ expressed interests in their profiles, building on their stated intention to attend events, or simply giving them more dedicated tools for expressing themselves. The outside apps will be woven into a structure that’s already been built and is utilized every day.
While other companies scurry to protect and seal off their user base, Facebook will help create a bigger network. It just makes intuitive sense that people want to tap into relationship networks, both developers and users. Facebook platform is great news, except for those companies who haven’t figured out they’ll have to open up eventually. Hopefully closed-minded companies will change their tune and open up, rather than take on the boring task of defending a shrinking network.
May 27th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Facebook has mastered the art of adding value to the users of their system.
May 27th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
And it pays off for ‘em.