A VC: Some Data On MySpace Apps Almost One Week After Launch
jackson
· 1 year ago
I admit I should jazz up my MySpace page, but I don't want to add too much. Personally, page load time is a huge issue. I have a slow connection at my studio.
Mark Collier
· 1 year ago
Most of the top Facebook apps rely on the viral channels (not just for growth, but to provide their primary functionality). Without a friend awareness the apps dont' work, right?
WayneMulligan
· 1 year ago
mattmaroon makes a good point and the other thing to remember is that MySpace has been open to 3rd party apps for quite some time. People haven been "pimping out" their MySpace page for years - custom wall papers, counters, Music playing, YouTube Videos, slide shows, etc. - so there was a lot less pent up demand for these applications.
I'd even argue that the existence of these apps on MySpace created a lot of the pent up demand that made these apps so popular on Facebook.
Will be interesting to see how it evolves nonetheless.
-Wayne
mattmaroon
· 1 year ago
Part of the reason for the difference is that the top three Facebook apps just replicate functionality that MySpace already has but Facebook doesn't.
fredwilson
· 1 year ago
Good point
daryn
· 1 year ago
I know we all use the term sparingly, but one thing to remember is that MySpace Apps is still in "beta" / pre-launch.
I attended the MySpace devJam in Seattle last weekend, and it was clear that there were still several details they were working out before they open the floodgates and increase its visibility (including adding the apps directory to the site's top navigation bar) and enabling more of the virality features.
The platform itself, from the opensocial/myopenspace javascript interface, to the REST interface and underlying infrastructure, looks quite solid and promising, and I think we'll see it take off.
My guess is that there will be a good amount of intersection between top facebook and myspace apps. However, because myspace users have always had near carte blanche to customize their profiles, and that is an important and ingrained part of their culture, it may be awhile before we see some of the traditional copy/paste apps (like slide & rockyou widgets) unseated by their replacements.
Also, utility applications, like picnik, may see more success than on FB, as they empower users to even further customize their profiles outside of the constraints of the little app containers.
Marshall Kirkpatrick
· 1 year ago
MySpace is rolling things out in stages and hasn't done any promotion of the apps to users at all yet. While interesting, I think these numbers probably say more about tech blog readers than MySpace users in general.
Marshall Kirkpatrick
· 1 year ago
I take that back, after looking at these a bit more I can see that viral spread is already happening. Top pics app for example notified my friends and sat on my profile, so anybody could be adding it now.
Pro Blogger
· 1 year ago
Thats nice status you got there, hope you don't mind taking 1st picture :)
MattG
· 1 year ago
Do you see creating MySpace apps as a profitable way to make money online in the future. I know that many Facebook app developers have made a fortune with their contributions. I was not even aware of MySpace's open platform, I guess it has been a while since I have foolowed what they are doing over there. I know that MySpace has an insane amount of users in their community, which seems that these would take off, but if you are limited on how you can market them, I would question whether or not this is something that will be addressed by MySpace.
Bob
· 1 year ago
This is a test to see if I have to register at Disqus to post a comment. Sorry if you have to read this.
fredwilson
· 1 year ago
The answer is no
Jim in Colorado
· 1 year ago
Maybe because the apps are 99% frivolous garbage, unless perhaps you are an 17 year old girl, and myspace already has plenty of ways to leave a graphical or video message to tell your peeps "What up bro" so they might not see the purpose.
As a marketer, I know from advertising on FB apps the traffic is mostly garbage and the only thing that works are rip off ringtone and crush mobile offers, read demo is 16-22 year olds 60%+ female. I think the "apps" fad will soon fade away. While it was kind of funny to "hug" someone on facebook its getting a little annoying at this point all the crap. I ignore every invitation I get.
Shreshth
· 1 year ago
I agree that these apps are frivolous, but nonetheless create valuations for the creators, which is reason enough for these people to create. Now i have been bouncing this idea for many days now that if they are frivolous and that they will fade away, WHAT WILL SURVIVE? What will have substance enough? What is the next evolution in this world of widgets and hugs, texas holder (which btw i use to play everyday, but now hv grown out of it). When do we come out of the 'Playground facebook' and become 'Serious Facebook'? or we shouldnt expect that?
sibemol
· 1 year ago
I think it is amazing how many developers are just willing to take the chance to work for... nothing! …Because many apps will stay unnoticed, even if the quality is good. Anyway, here are some of my favourites: Triumph, Opinoon, Playlist…
Shreshth
· 1 year ago
I have noticed that companies like adonomics and social media are gauranteeing installs, if they gaurantteing something like this, then it is really a war of money. If its a good application with substance and are benefitting facebook or myspace, wouldn't VC's like to invest in them.
Maybe it easier said than done to get VC money, then what is the way for small developers or entrepreneurs willing to invest in development of new applications to grow their application install rate.
Shreshth Mani Ph: 212-810-9262 ---------------------------- Sent via Blackberry
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I'd even argue that the existence of these apps on MySpace created a lot of the pent up demand that made these apps so popular on Facebook.
Will be interesting to see how it evolves nonetheless.
-Wayne
I attended the MySpace devJam in Seattle last weekend, and it was clear that there were still several details they were working out before they open the floodgates and increase its visibility (including adding the apps directory to the site's top navigation bar) and enabling more of the virality features.
The platform itself, from the opensocial/myopenspace javascript interface, to the REST interface and underlying infrastructure, looks quite solid and promising, and I think we'll see it take off.
My guess is that there will be a good amount of intersection between top facebook and myspace apps. However, because myspace users have always had near carte blanche to customize their profiles, and that is an important and ingrained part of their culture, it may be awhile before we see some of the traditional copy/paste apps (like slide & rockyou widgets) unseated by their replacements.
Also, utility applications, like picnik, may see more success than on FB, as they empower users to even further customize their profiles outside of the constraints of the little app containers.
As a marketer, I know from advertising on FB apps the traffic is mostly garbage and the only thing that works are rip off ringtone and crush mobile offers, read demo is 16-22 year olds 60%+ female. I think the "apps" fad will soon fade away. While it was kind of funny to "hug" someone on facebook its getting a little annoying at this point all the crap. I ignore every invitation I get.
Now i have been bouncing this idea for many days now that if they are frivolous and that they will fade away, WHAT WILL SURVIVE? What will have substance enough?
What is the next evolution in this world of widgets and hugs, texas holder (which btw i use to play everyday, but now hv grown out of it).
When do we come out of the 'Playground facebook' and become 'Serious Facebook'? or we shouldnt expect that?
Maybe it easier said than done to get VC money, then what is the way for small developers or entrepreneurs willing to invest in development of new applications to grow their application install rate.
Shreshth Mani
Ph: 212-810-9262
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Sent via Blackberry