These social media communication tools range from female networking platforms to virtual work portfolios that are showcased through creative web profiles. When examining the ways modern consumers are communicating online, a focus on acceptance and collaboration is prevalent. While video-based product review platforms are changing the way vendors communicate with their target audience, creative social media tools like collaborative content editors are making self-expression a friendly affair. Similarly, platforms that offer crowdsourced resume advice are resonating with Millennials who seek acceptance and idea exchanges from like-minded peers.
When looking at niche social media platforms, text-based therapy apps are gaining attention while allowing users to communicate honestly and openly with others who can relate. Furthermore, a series of employer matchmaking apps are gaining the attention of tech-savvy users while following a similar business model to dating platforms like Tinder.
Examples like these not only connect employers to potential staff and client prospects but work to match users by personality, interests and scope of services -- a strangely intuitive process that resembles traditional astrology and personality test models.
25 Social Media Communication Tools
From Virtual Work Portfolios to Female Networking Platforms:
Jana Pijak — May 8, 2016 — Social Media
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Automated Business Matchmaking Services
Swaaap.com's Platform Connects Businesses & Entrepreneurs
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Social Media Portfolios
Art Director Castro Desroches Turned Instagram into a Showcase of His Work
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Freelancer Networking Plaforms
Linkedin's 'ProFinder' Connects Companies to Freelance Workers
22
Female Friendship Platforms
Yes New Friends is a Toronto-Based Matchmaking Service for Women
21
Therapeutic Journaling Platforms
The Therapy App Connects Anonymous Users With Like-Minded Members
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Text-Based Therapy Sessions
The 'Talkspace for All' Platform Provide Greater Access to Therapy
19
Story-Focused Recommendation Platforms
Listory Lets You Curate Product Collections With Reviews
18
Invention-Promoting E-Retailers
Quirky is a Web-Based Marketplace That Promotes New Product Ideas
17
Graduate Job Hunting Apps
The LinkedIn Students App Streamlines the Job Hunting Process
16
Passive Recruitment Platforms
This Service Allows Users to Post Their Resume Post Anonymously
15
Video Product Feedback Platforms
dscout Sprint Gets Company Video Feedback on New Products
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Experiential Design Interfaces
Printed by Somerset Promotes Services With an Interactive Platform
13
Selfie-Based Job Apps
This Tinder-Inspired App Makes Locating a Job as Easy as Taking a Selfie
12
Female-Focused Networking Platforms
This Job Market is Designed for Women Who Took a Career Break
11
Crowdsourced Resume-Building Services
This Platform Helps Users Create Peer-Authored Resumes
10
Collaborative Project-Building Platforms
This Site Connects Users with Developers and Designers
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Collaborative Video-Editing Tools
The 'JumpCam' App Allows Users to Collaborate on Videos
8
Career-Launching Apps
500 Miles Helps Young People Find a Meaninful Career, Not Just a Job
7
Freelance Writing Portals
New Online Platform Text-Writers Lets Companies Hire Freelance Writers
6
Coworker-Connecting Apps
The LinkedIn Lookup Business Platform Lets You Search Skills and People
5
Smart Hiring Apps
Recruiting Coordinator Talera Screens Job Applicants In Little to No Time
4
Food-Based Networking Apps
This App Encourages Users to Dine with Strangers
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Collaborative Content Apps
The Sharepoint Mobile App Allows For File Access On Smartphones
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Investment Network Marketplaces
The Platform for Asset and Investment Management Facilitates Deals
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Network-Leveraging Apps
This App Helps Users Meet Anyone They are Looking to Connect With
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Collaborative Sales Books
Dealstorming by Tim Sanders Helps to Solve Tough Sales Challenges
Graphic Design Cookies
Holly Fox Transforms Her Digital Designs into Edible Artwork
Evolutionary Techology Infographics
This Chart Shows 15 Years Worth of Technological Advancements
Rated Freelance Apps
The 'Work Hard Anywhere' App Lets You Find a Space to Work While On the Go
Professional Video-Making Apps
This Mobile Application Helps Business Create Impactful Videos
Geometric 3D Tattoos
These Body Art Designs are Fashioned Out of Two Outlines in Red and Blue
Short-Term Retail Agency Pop-Ups
The Appear Here Paris Highlights the Brand's Unique B2B Platform
Friendship-Forming Travel Apps
This Site Connects Adventurous Globe-Trotters to Travel Hosts
Relaxing Selfie-Coloring Apps
This App Turns Any Smartphone Photo into a Coloring Book Page
Project Management Apps
The TimeKat App for Time-Tracking Keeps Creatives and Freelancers on Task
Mobile Video-Editing Apps
The 'Vizmato' App Was Unveiled at CES 2016
Professional Headshot Tours
LinkedIn is Touring the US to Give Profile Advice and Headshots
Location-Based Social Chat Apps
Skout is a Mobile App for Expanding One's Social Circle
Athletic Instagrammer Editorials
Stylecaster Profiles Kayla Itsines and Her Athletic Style
Brand Name-Generating Apps
This App Generates the Perfect Startup Name for Budding Brands
Sales-Driving E-Commerce Platforms
MyRealKarma Focuses on Helping Other Companies Make More Sales
Freelancer Networking Plaforms
Linkedin's 'ProFinder' Connects Companies to Freelance Workers
Group Date Matchmaking Apps
Smeeters Helps Arrange "Explosive" Meetings Between Groups of Friends
Key-Locating Apps
Tile Helps Reduce Panic By Locating Your Phone and Other Missing Objects
Dementia-Friendly Apps
This App for Dementia Teaches How to Create a Safe Home Environment
Entrepreneurial Gift Retailers
The Grommet Promotes Artisans While Encouraging Ethical Shopping
Gamified Email-Sorting Apps
The Geronimo App Notifies You When You Receive Emails From Real People
Non-Monogamous Dating Services
This Dating Site is Designed for Those Seeking an Open Relationship
Social Media Prison Programs
The Tweet from a Prison Program Teaches Female Inmates New Skills
Product Recommendation Marketplaces
Startup Shelf Helps You Discover Products People Like and Use
Product Review Social Platforms
Kit Lets Consumers Share Product Reviews and Make Informed Choices
VR News Platforms
USA Today's 'VRtually There' Delivers the News Through Virtual Reality
Songstress Smartphone Games
The Demi Lovato Mobile Game Chronicles a User's Path to Stardom
On-Demand Locksmith Apps
This Service Allows Customers to Request a Locksmith at a Fixed Price
Toy Marketplace Apps
KidsTrade is a Toy App That Allows Children to Swap Games and Goods Safely
Open-Sharing Offices
LinkedIn Australia Open-Concept Layout Benefits Information Sharing
Stress Therapy Apps
'Lantern' is a Mental Health Online Platform That Guides Users Through Stress
Female-Only eCommerce Platforms
The 'NO SIR' Platform Helps Women Showcase and Sell Their Designs
Freelancer Organization Platforms
Freeter Helps Freelancers and Creatives Juggle Multiple Projects
On-Demand Car Boosters
Boostmi Connects Drivers With Car Troubles to Experienced Jump-Starters
Sports Payment Platforms
Sportix Uses Custom Links to Make Paying Athletic Fees a Walk in the Park
Anxiety-Alleviating Apps
This App Makes Mental Health Services More Affordable
Hotelier Chain Apps
The Marriott Mobile App Makes It Easier to Access Hotel Services
Social Identity Services
Identity Verification Start-Up 'Veridu Measures a User's Social Footprint
Social P2P Marketplaces
'Shopee' is a Mobile P2P Marketplace That Can Import Photos from Instagram
Smart Water Detectors
The 'Knut' Smart Water Monitor Helps Protect Your Home
Therapeutic Texting Services (UPDATE)
'Talkspace' Now Provides Patients with Audio & Video Therapy
Business Scheduling Apps
The Square Appointment App Digitizes and Simplifies Your Busy Calendar
Passive Recruitment Platforms
This Service Allows Users to Post Their Resume Post Anonymously
LGBT Friendship Sites
This Matchmaking Website Pairs Straight Women with Gay Men
Freelance Management Apps
The 'WeLancer' App Helps Freelancers Manage Client Relationships
Handshake-Analyzing Apps
This Advertising Week App Helps Users Achieve the Perfect Handshake
Crowdsourced Content-Sharing Platforms
This Website Displays Interesting Content Curated by Others
B2B Delivery Services
Food Delivery Platform Valk Fleet Targets Restaurants and Take-Out Companies
Anxiety-Alleviating Apps
This App Pushes Users to Carry Out Stress-Reducing Activities
Delivery Software Services
Delivery Service Software Platform Bringg Helps Companies Compete
Gifting Inspiration Apps
Not on the High Street's Gift Finder App Has Folders for Planning
Online Job Profile Guides
This Infographic Shares Tips on Creating an Attractive LinkedIn Account
Product Feedback Stores
Millennial Consumers Pay for Products with Opinions at 'SamplingLab'
Simplified Flower Delivery Apps
Bloom & Wild Makes It Easy to Order 'Letterbox Flowers'
Audible News Apps
'NewsCast' is a Handy News-Reading App That Dictates Breaking Stories
Convenient Hotel Apps
The Accor Hotels App Allows For Easy Access to Hotel Information
Edible Fruit Brainteasers
This Rubik Cube Toy is Painted and Carved from an Apple
Curated Television Channels
Canadian Startup Playku.TV Lets You Build Your Own Online TV Channel
Freelancer Scheduling Apps
The 'Cushion' App Helps Freelancers Schedule and Track Their Hours
Guided Shopping Apps
This App Provides Shoppers with a Dedicated Brand Sherpa
Matchmaking Travel Apps
Friendship App Rendezwho Matches You With One Person Anywhere In the World
Swipe-Based Employment Apps
The Quickily App is Like Tinder For Job-Hunting and Hiring
Compatibility-Emphasizing Matchmaking Apps
This App for Dating Offers a Less Superficial Option
Car-Controlling Smartwatch Apps
Bentley's New Smartwatch App is Designed for Vehicle Control
Intuitive Bike Helmets
The 'LIVALL' Smart Helmet Keeps You Connected While on the Go
Connective Festival Beacons
The Cannes Lions International Festival Used Beacons to Connect People
Selfie-Based Job Apps
This Tinder-Inspired App Makes Locating a Job as Easy as Taking a Selfie
Job Application Concierges
Mentat is a Personal Career Coach That Helps Users Apply for Jobs
Story-Based Job Platforms
Recruitment Platform Sumry Takes a More Human Approach to Hiring
Depature-Alerting Apps
The Leaving Work App Automatically Sends a Message to Say You're Leaving
OCD Support Networks
The 'Intrusive Thoughts' Website is Designed to Help Those with OCD
Rewards-Based Social Networks
The 'Thumb War' App Treats the Most Popular Users to Discounts
Charitable Donation Apps
The Gone for Good App Helps Users Donate Gently Used Items
Startup-Assisting Startups
Houston Helps Startups Launch Confidently by Focusing on Early Adaptors
Invite-Only Dating Apps
Subtle is a Quality Dating App Where Users are Screened by Real People
P2P Yard Work Services
Yaardwork is a Recruiting Platform for Those Who Need Help With Yard Work
B2B Service Reviews
CrowdReviews is a Platform for Reviews of Businesses and Their Products
Revamped Warranty Websites
Trustmark Warranty's New Website Boasts a User-Friendly Interface
Social Avatar Apps
Miitomo is a Customizable App That Reveals Fun Facts About Friends
Infant-Comforting Apps
Samsung's 'Voices for Life' App Comforts Premature Babies in the Hospital
B2B Communication Apps
The Alibaba.com Platform Connects Vendors Around the Globe
Data Publishing Platforms
DataPress Transforms Information for Those Without Technical Knowledge
Personality-Based Hiring Platforms
This Job-Matching Tool Relies on Personality Rather Than Skills
Event-Based Dating Apps
TrueView Helps Londoners Find Others Who Love Doing the Same Stuff
Resume-Tracking Systems
This Program Helps Job Seekers Track Their Applications
Social Gen Z Platforms
Yoursphere is Customizable Social Media App for Tweens
Coworker-Connecting Apps
The LinkedIn Lookup Business Platform Lets You Search Skills and People
Simplified Mobile Movie Apps
Videorama is a Powerful Tool that is Fun to Use
Peer-to-Peer Service Platforms
Zaarly is a Marketplace for Hiring Carpenters, Handymen and More
Smart Hiring Apps
Recruiting Coordinator Talera Screens Job Applicants In Little to No Time
Journalism Crowdfunding Platforms
The 'Byline' Website Helps Support Independent Journalism
Customer-Controlled Taxi Services
'Opoli' is a Taxi Service That Lets One Negotiate Fare Prices
P2P Lending Platforms
The Ledge App Allows Users to Lend Money to One Another for Different Causes
Predictive Email Apps
The SlideMail Messaging Tool Learns Your Behaviors to Email For You
Micro-Survey Software
This Startup Survey Service Makes Collecting and Contributing Data Quicker
Developer-Specific Networking Platforms
This Website Helps Connect Developers and Designers
Rut-Ridding Websites
Designer's Block by Ryan J Morrison Makes Helpful Suggestions to Creatives
Engaging Video Editing Tools
The 'HapYak' Tool Allows Users to Add Text and Links to Videos
Gender-Balancing Hiring Tools
The Anti-Sexism App Sniffs Out Subtle Bias in Job Post Listings
Familial Travel Booking Platforms
Vacatia Lets Users Book Resort Residences Across the US
Short-Term Startup Accelerators
This Program Helps Startups in the Financial Tech Industry
Profile Picture Manuals
This Graphic Shows Social Media Users How to Post Professional Images
Business Suggestion Apps
The 'NeedIn' App Lets Locals Propose New Business Ideas Nearby
Personalized News Apps
This Mobile News App is Targeted Towards iOS Users
Bias-Eliminating Hiring Platforms
Responsiblr Aims to Close the Pay Gap and Diversify Workplaces
Life-Extending Crowdfunding Platforms
This Website Helps Fund Research on Human Longevity
Instant Chat Room Tools
Talk About Jack Connects by Opening New Live Chat Windows on Any Website
Snapshot Travel Incentives
Wow Air's Influencers Will Share a Love of Travel and Social Media
Social Accountability Apps
Partners in Grind is a Matchmaking Platform for Self-Improvement
Cinematic Frozen Yogurt Contests
This Contest Offers the Chance to Win a Private Screening
Automated Video Editing Apps
The 'Magisto' App is Designed for Editing Short Video Content
Minimalist Municipal Websites
The Revamped San Diego Website Boasts a Clean and User-Friendly Look
Network-Leveraging Apps
This App Helps Users Meet Anyone They are Looking to Connect With
Student-Only Social Networks
'Friendsy' is a Service That Helps College Students Meet New People
Emotion-Tracking Apps
The In Flow App Improves Personal Happiness by Monitoring Mental Health
Nomadic Networking Platforms
CoNomads Connects Digital Nomads Interested In Co-Living Arrangements
P2P Retailer-Locating Apps
The Etsy Local App Feature Shows You When Sellers are Nearby
Citizen Idea Platforms
This Civic Engagement Platform Opens Communication with Local Government
Asset Management Apps
This Platform Offers Private Banking Experience for Ordinary Investors
Immersive Video Creation Platforms
The Rapt Media Composer Allows Users to Create Immersive Videos
Carbon Disclosure Databases
Ceres's Online Search Tool Shows Which Companies Discuss Carbon Risks
Television Suggestion Bots
This App Feature Spies on Your Chats to Make TV Show Recommendations
Therapeutic Texting Platforms
7 Cups of Tea Offers Anonymous Online Therapy and Someone to Talk to
Geotagged Destination Apps
'Mapstr' Allows Users to Bookmark and Share Favorite Destinations
Accessible Insurance Services
EasyInsure Customizes Coverage to Fit Diverse Income Brackets
Therapeutic Music Treatments
This Company Connects Brain Trauma Patients with Music Therapists
Crowdsourced News Apps
The Sidewire Platofrm Offers News Written by Top Newsmakers in the Industry
Virtual Exposure Therapy
The River Company Psious Treatment Uses Tech to Tackle Disorders
Customized Matchmaking Services
MeetNLunch is an Asian Dating Site Expanding at a Fast Rate
Collaborative Photo-Editing Apps
The Hippo Pics App Connects Users with Professional Photo Editors
Social Mapping Apps
This Location Sharing App Will Make Planning Meetups Easier
Therapeutic Chatbot Apps
The Harlie Chatbot App is Designed For People With Neurological Issues