59 Unique Social Media Uses
The Ways In Which Twitter and Facebook Make Lives Easier:
Katherinev123 — Oct 28, 2009 — Pop Culture
We all know how effective social media can be for branding and spreading the word about your company, or for making friends and spreading the word about your day-to-day activities. But more than that, the proliferation of networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have spawned interesting social media uses that range from house swapping to concierge services. I was doubtful of the power of social media at first; now, I’m a believer. Check out this cluster and see the different roles social media can play in your life.
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Analyze Your Beauty on Facebook
Nip/Tuck Golden Ratio Application
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Twitter Newspapers
USA Today's Del Jones Uses Tweets as Only Source
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Crowd-Powered Consumerism
JustBought.It Combines Twitter, Google Maps & TwitPic
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Vanity URL Mania
Facebook's Custom Usernames Prompt a Bevy of Silly Suggestions
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Twitter Sing-Alongs
‘Billie Tweets' is a Tribute to Michael Jackson
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Postmortem Messaging
Twitter & Facebook Launch 'Webwill' for Dead Online Lovers
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Twitter-Inspired Calendars
The ‘Status Calendar' Lets You Update Your Offline Activiti
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Round-the-Clock Crowdsourcing
Ideas Culture's 'Ideas While You Sleep' Puts Twitter Users to Work
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Twitter Cooking Tips
Rick Bayless Lets Tweeps Pick His Pro Chef Brain
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Real-Time PowerPoint Tweets
Make Presentations Go Live With the Twitter PowerPoint Plugin
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Lyrical Social Media Guides
#SongTitlesasTwitterTips Lampoons the Endless Stream of Twitter Tips
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Facebook House Swaps
Use the Facebook Shared Porch to List and Rent Vacation Homes
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Collaborative Twitter Fundraising
PayPal, eBay & MillerCoors Step Up to #BeatCancer
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Facebook for Humanitarianism
A Million Voices Against FARC
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Twittering Football Teams
NFL's Green Bay Packers Formally Adopt Social Networking Tools
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Magical Twitter Promos
Cast Spells on Your Followers With Harry Potter on Twitter
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Twitter Message Boards
Tweetboard Brings Twitter Conversations to Your Site
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Twitter-Fueled TV Launches
P. Diddy Leverages His 227,000 Followers for "P. Twitty TV"
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Facebook Search Marriages
Kelly Hildebrandt and Kelly Hildebrandt Search and Find Love
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Twitter-Inspired Dictionaries
140pedia Defines the World in 140 Characters or Less
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Tweet Engagements
See the Impact of Twitter and 140 Characters
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Twitter Wine Tastings
Eco-Friendly Experts Tweet to Facilitate Shared Experience
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Twittering Eco-Taxis
Just Tweet to Book a Cab Ride With Greentomatocars
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Twitter Banking
The Quickest Way to Bank Online or on Your Mobile
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Invite Friends, Get Free Designer Shoes
Shoes! Facebook Application
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Cataloging Crotchety Chatter
Justin Takes Twitter by Storm with @shitmydadsays
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Twitter Interventions
Flailing Brands Embrace Microblogging to Stay Afloat
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Twitter Travel Deals
Pueblo Bonito Offers Discounts for the Social Media-Savvy
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Social Cartoon Lessons
'Twouble With Twitter' Viral Teaches You About The Twittersphere
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Twittering Churches
What Would Jesus Tweet?
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Twitter Heart Monitors
Device Measures Your Pulse & Tweets It to All Who Care
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Twitter For Saving Lives
Skiers Tracked Down Via Tweets and Google Maps
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Twitter Concierges
Hyatt Extends Hospitality to the Internet With @HyattConcierge
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18 Cent Friends
Usocial Lets You Buy Facebook Friends to Look More Connected
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Real-Time Social Searches
Twitter Adds Search and Trends to Home Page
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Social Media Diets
Tweet What You Eat to Lose Weight Through Social Pressure
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Social Media Scrapbooks
HotBook App Lets Users Turn Facebook into Face Books
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Social Goofing
Odd Uses For Twitter, From Farting Office Chairs to Tweeting Kitties
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Twittering Airplanes
Lufthansa MySkyStatus Lets Passengers Auto-Tweet Their Current Position In-Fl
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Bribing Online ‘Friends'
Mitsubishi Digital Donates For Each New Twitter Follower
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Interactive Sport Sales
EA Games Launches Grand Slam Tennis Application On Facebook
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Twittering Surgeons
Social Network-Savvy Doctors Share Step-by-Step With Students
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Video Tweeting
Twitter to Take Microblogging to the Next Step
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Twitter Proposals
Popping the Question Online
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Crowdsourced Twitter Cookbooks
Web-Savvy Cooks Turn to Twecipes When They're in a Rut
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Sports Commentweeters
Setanta Sports UK Debuts First Ever Twittercast
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Twitter-Powered Goodwill
Twipple Encourages Spontaneous Acts of Kindness
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Crowdsourced Operas
Royal Opera House Solicits Tweets for Upcoming Twitter Opera
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Twittering Jurors
Courtroom Live-Blogging Raises Legal Issues
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Social Media Shopping
Corporate Retailers Embrace Facebook, MySpace and YouTube
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Social Networking TVs
Verizon FiOS TV Adds Facebook & Twitter Integration
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Twitter Tutorials
'Twitter 101' Launches as a Primer for the Suits
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Facebook Blood Donors
Takes All Types
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Storytime Twitter
Greg Fishbone Tells 140 Character 'Tweet Mystery of Death' Stories
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Charity Twitter Auctions
@Drew on the Block to Aid Livestrong Foundation
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Twitter Secretaries
Twuner Dictates Your Tweets Aloud for Your Listening Pleasure
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Social Bribing For Charity
@tferriss Donates to Charity With Every New Twitter Follower
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New Media Reporting
Thoora News Uses Blogs, Twitter, Comments as Real-Time Sources
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Twitter Personal Ads
Radaroo Microblogs the Language of Love
Related Ideas
Social Post-Catered Editing Platforms
Adobe Express Rolls Out the Text to Template Function
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
SEO Article Writing Tools
Byword Writes and Posts SEO-Rich Content to Your Site
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
One-Way Chat Feature Updates
WhatsApp Launches its New Channels Feature Social Update
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Visualized Social Media Data
InstaGraph Visualizes Social Media Data Through Unique Graphs
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Smart Personal Assistants
24me X Uses AI to Help Users Sort Their Days
AI Social Media Assistants
Olly is a Personal AI Assistant Designed to Help Social Media Managers
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Professional Search Engines
Ayraa Merges Professional Communications to Help Keep Track
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
AI Social Media Management
From Discovery to Post Scheduling – Storefries Does it All
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
AI Social Media Tools
Axoon Will Post Personalized Content to Your Socials
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Link Management Platforms
Clickly Offers URL Shortening and Link Analyzing Tools
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Connective Travel Recommendations
LFG Curates 'Placelists' Acting as a "Spotify for Travel"
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Curated Website Suggestions
Curation of Curations Finds the Best Sites Based on Your interests
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Social Media Giveaway Tools
Facebook Comment Picker Streamlines Selection and Boosts Engagement
Multi-Link Social Features
Instagram Adds Support for Up to Five Links at a Time in a User Bio
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
Automated Social Media Posting
PosterGPT Uses AI to Post the Latest News Stories to Your Feed
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Digital Relationship Spaces
Tether is Designed for Couples to Share Photos, Moments, and More
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Content Repurposing Tools
This Tools Allows Users to Reimagine Materials Across Various Platforms
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Simplified Social Sharing Features
Reddit is Announcing its New Shared Link for Text Posts
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Video Testimonials Tools
Feedspace to Boost your Business's Credibility in the Market
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
AI Podcast Transcribing
Podnotes Can Create Blogs, Summaries, and Social Posts for Podcasts
Blog Post Generators
Hubrank Helps Create Posts for Niche Topics with an Emphasis on Strong SEO
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Professional Networking Platforms
Peerlist Helps Individuals and Businesses Create Profiles
Randomly Generated Social Feeds
Roul8 is a Social Media Platform Filled with Surprise
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
Seamless Media Organization
Funlistr Keeps Recommendations from Friends in One Centralized Place
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Remote Team Collaboration Tools
Team Board Shares Who is Working Remotely and Who is in the Office
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Crowdsourced Fact-Checking Features
Twitter Launches the Fact-Checking 'Community Notes' Feature
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Celebratory Workplace Recognition Tools
Worklife Helps Employees Recognize One Another
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Effective Keyword Alerts
Notikey Alerts Users When Their Keywords are Used on Forums
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Efficient Job Outreach Solutions
Career Connect Helps Job Seekers Find Company Emails
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it