MySpace #1, Facebook a Distant #2 - Assumptions Be Damned
by Daniel SchutzsmithSunday, June 22nd, 2008
filed under Social Media
I stumbled onto this terrific website and found a study they did of the Top 10 Social Networking and Forums. The study is based on US Market Share of Visits using data collected by Hitwise.
What we see from the chart below is that MySpace comes in first at 40% and the number 2 spot, given to Facebook, doesn’t even come close to being a major threat at 9%. That was quite a surprise and a shock to my assumptions based on the buzz I’ve heard over the past year in the blogosphere about Facebook. Also, we could understand YouTube coming in at #3, but the biggest shocker to me was Craig’s List taking the #4 spot. Really? Craig’s List? Not to knock it but usually I’ve only used craigs list to find quick jobs/projects to work on when I was freelancing or to laugh at the often outrageous and extravagant (to say the least) personal ads. So I’m still scratching my head about this one, so if someone could shed some light on how Craig’s List is a Website or Forum I’d greatly appreciate it.
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:59 am
Wow–I’m surprised by MySpace’s lead. I stopped using MySpace early last year because it’s the best F-you I could shoot towards Rupert Murdoch. I use Facebook all the time, but primarily for keeping up with people I already know, not meeting new folks.
That is probably where MS’ advantage lies…the last time I was on, you could run into just about anyone (or any band, artist, etc etc) and read up about them and view their profile…whereas on Facebook you typically need to be someone’s friend already to read up on them and get your interest piqued.
I’m in love with Craigslist, but hadn’t actually thought of it in the realm of social networking at all…I suppose it is, but wow, at such a high ranking?!
Great post–very interesting find!
Ashley
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June 24th, 2008 at 11:38 am
I was totally shocked as well by MySpace’s lead! Good point - MySpace does tend to be more about the quantity of connections you have, whereas Facebook is more about the quality of the people we want to keep in touch with.
September 19th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I have never been a fan of Facebook due to its lack of customization. Myspace is much much better due to its interface and extra features.