We’re all accustomed to the term “social media.” After all, pretty much everybody we know has a Facebook page, a Twitter account and sometimes even a blog. And that’s all social media is, right?
Wrong. There are literally hundreds of social media sites that have been created over the past few years. Nobody has an account on all of them; that would be a day’s work in and of itself! However there are some that are unique and bring a whole new perspective to the world of social media.
Here are five social media sites you probably have never heard of, but might consider joining.
1. Eventful
Eventful is a useful social media tool that can help you find, create, and share events. It can get pretty easy to get overloaded on Facebook events. You don’t have to be an online marketing expert to know that having a site that is focused specifically on events will keep potential guests from being overloaded on invitations.
This is particularly useful among music industry folks. You can upload your iTunes library into Eventful and it will automatically generate event results for the artists in your library. You can find concerts and promotional events for them easily. Even better, you can use Eventful’s Demand function, in which users can say what artists or bands they want to see visit their hometown. If enough people demand a performer visit their hometown, it might actually happen!
2. KnowEm
When promoting a new business or brand, it can sometimes be difficult to ensure that your name isn’t being used by another organization. KnowEm is an integrated social media site that allows you to search your company’s name on over 350 of the social media sites in existence. It will also allow you to secure your name on these sites to ensure that you are the first to obtain that name before anybody else can take it.
3. Nibbledish
Yes, a social networking site for food and cooking enthusiasts. With Nibbledish you can create, upload and share your own recipes or read and rate others’ unique recipes. If you’ve got an appetite for new and delicious foods, sign up and find some special, personalized recipes from all over the world.
Not sure how to make something? Instructables has everything that you need for personal projects, whether they be for your home, schoolwork or your not-so-average prank. This social site is completely user-dependent, as all users can upload, comment on, and rank different projects. If you have ever wondered how to put a stapler in jello, this is your place for it.
Calling all sports fans! LockerBlogger is an excellent resource to connect with professional athletes and coaches, as well as other fans. Over 150 pro athletes have created profiles on LockerBlogger, and consistently blog about their games and what’s going on in their lives off the field. Coaches can upload how-to videos on the different exercises and training techniques they use for their teams. Fans can create their own “locker” on LockerBlogger to give them an inside look on what it’s like to be a professional athlete. This site is a must for any sports enthusiast!
Of course, there are hundreds more social networking sites waiting to become the next Facebook. What other “unknown” social media sites do you know of, or are a member of?
