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Webtalk is a new social network (still in beta as of early 2019) that I'm promoting because of a lengthy list of features aiming to separate them from other social networks. In fact, they will make it more than just a social network, though networking will be its core.
Its central feature as a social network, though, is the ability to filter what you post and what you read, keeping business and personal matters separate. Your posts will be seen by those who are meant to see them, and you can filter just what you want to see in your news feed.
Highlights of Webtalk
Note that some of these features are under development as the company continues to build out its technology:
There are other future features like groups, social trust ratings, a payment system that can be used outside of Webtalk, and more. (Validation and trust are meant to become an important feature to this network, making exchanges safer.) But this summary should give you an idea of where they're going, with their goal to be a strong, all-in-one communications platform.
Join Webtalk and connect with me there (search for "Steve McCardell") to get answers to YOUR marketing and communications questions!
- Build your personal profile. Add simple HTML, images, and videos to your profile. Choose whether each section of the profile is public, shared with business or personal connections, or hidden.
- Business and personal social network in one, separating them into appropriate groups.
- Post to specific friend, family, or business groups. Only those in each group will see the post.
- Syndicate your posts to other social networks.
- Filter your news feed by groups. Read from friends and family vs. business connections at different times of the day.
- Filter by posts with videos, images, file attachments, or keyword. Also EXCLUDE certain keywords if you prefer to avoid certain topics.
- Rate each contact as to their value in your newsfeed and for future recommendations.
- Share files you have uploaded to the system. (A little like Dropbox.)
- Tag your connections with any keyword you like.
- Message groups by tag keyword.
- Take notes on your connections and use it like a simple CRM.
- Sell your time as a contractor / freelancer.
- Sell new and used products through the marketplace.
- Build a business page and store with built-in contact management.
- Never pay to reach your followers.
- Upgrade to an optional pro account for additional CRM contacts, to message those you aren't connected with, to message larger groups, and more.
There are other future features like groups, social trust ratings, a payment system that can be used outside of Webtalk, and more. (Validation and trust are meant to become an important feature to this network, making exchanges safer.) But this summary should give you an idea of where they're going, with their goal to be a strong, all-in-one communications platform.
Join Webtalk and connect with me there (search for "Steve McCardell") to get answers to YOUR marketing and communications questions!