With 350 million users, Facebook was undoubtedly one of the most popular websites of 2009. But it's a whole new decade, and there's a whole new slew of sites popping up all over the Web. Which ones are worth checking out? SPOT.ph did some browsing:
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What is it? Currently the most popular social networking site in the world, Facebook offers a breadth of features–from games such as FarmVille and Restaurant City, to photo sharing, real time chatting, and status updating. The website has turned into such a vast virtual community that sometimes even real life is based on Facebook updates: "Is it Facebook official, yet?"
The users: Almost anybody with access to the Internet
2010 forecast: With more users migrating from Friendster and Multiply everyday, Facebook will only gain more users.
Verdict: WIN!
What is it? It is the mother of all social-networking sites in Asia which sparked the terms like "I-friend mo 'ko!" or "Testi ko, ha?" It allows people to add fellow users as friends, letting them interact and express themselves online through various means provided by the site.
The users: Since its conception in 2003, Friendster has become overrun with pre-teens wanting to hook up and die-hard fans pretending to be their "id0lz."
2010 Forecast: Late last year, the re-launched site introduced a new look and promised a lot of goodies for current users. This year, we predict that it's still going to be the same old Friendster with the subtle difference of a new look and the promise of a lot of goodies.
Verdict: DRAW
