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Facebook APIs

So it looks like social networking will eventually converge to one-size-fits-all mentality... as Facebook has opened its site to the public and MySpace has introduced videos in response to YouTube's explosive growth. So here are a few Facebook APIs that I found interesting.

Facebook + LinkedIn = Alumwire

Alumwire is a new social network designed to create professional opportunities for students, faculty, and alumni. You can use your Facebook account or create a new account with a ".edu" email address. The service began at Harvard and Berkeley but it now supports thousands of colleges.

With Alumwire, you can create a profile, upload a resume, and join business-related networks. Other features include calendar and messaging. That's about it in terms of features.

This site will probably won't take off because it uses Facebook API extensively. What is stopping Facebook from installing this features to its site?

Facebook + Craigslist = tixology

This is a service for Facebook users to find, sell, give away, or swap tickets to collegiate sporting events and concerts. You can post your tickets on the site, and your friends or other users can see this posting and contact you via Facebook.

Another site that extensively uses Facebook API. A niche classifieds service is the best way to describe it. As of September 2006, there have been more than 1000 postings. If more people actually knew about it, especially at larger schools, this may be a great addition to the super popular social networking site.

As far as I can tell, this service is restricted to college networks. It would be interesting to see how this service expands if the regional networks are added in.

posted by Koh @ 9:04 PM