I apologize for introducing our readers to yet another networking site, but VIRB, a newer and far more aesthetically pleasing social community, is seducing me straight out of the creatined arms of Myspace. Much like the other sites of its genre, VIRB allows users to create profiles, share content, listen to music, and watch videos. However, VIRB boasts a long list of added features (like Flickr integration and widescreen video) that make for an alluring alternative to the networking sites we’ve grown accustomed to. Being a design junkie, the biggest perk that VIRB offers me is its beautifully simplistic design– there’s absolutely no clutter on the site, not even users’ profiles (thanks to a sweet option that allows you to turn off customizations). That said, it’s also super easy to make a profile that people wont want to “turn off” with VIRB’s awesome customization options; this picture is a snapshot of a featured profile (uhh, hope that’s cool with you, I Heart Birdie) and, well, WOW. I’m sold.


Leesa Leva Wednesday, 05.16.07 @ 11:23 pm

Hiya Josh/Carmel, a friend just let me know they saw me here- which is in fact very cool with me.
I adore Virb, they’ve been completely responsive to suggestions, they’re uncommonly open to outside content (you can include your external blog, for instance) and well… they’re actual grownups. I can finally say the words “social network” without cringing.
Hope to see you there, look me up!


Carmel Friday, 05.18.07 @ 12:43 am

haha, glad you’re ok with sharing your profile. hope you’re not assaulted with friend requests:)


Vincent Friday, 05.18.07 @ 3:06 pm

Wow, that looks good enough to go on something like VirbRocks!. I’ve heard that the site’s gaining a bit of momentum these days.




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