Minglebox,it seems has changed it’s track and instead of social networking is turning into a more useful social network – the new interface shows more focus on college courses, career advice etc.
For instance, while registration, one can now opt for job and placement help from the site – the portal has also roped in counselors to answer queries from users.
Unlike the earlier avatar (which was all about ‘coolness’ of uploading music and videos/ adding tons of friends), this one surely has lot more useful content (important dates/cat preparation tips etc).
As far as traffic is concerned, Alexa shows a scary curve (which I believe will change as the 2.0 strategy kicks in)
Personally speaking, I welcome this change and it does reinforces my belief that you can’t build an Orkut to beat Orkut (for that matter, any successful service).
Do give the new avatar a spin and share your comments.
Haha. When Reliance launches their education property, minglebox will go back where they belong. Dust.
Isn’t Minglebox infamous for being invested by Sequoia India while its owned by the wife of Sequoia India’s President ?
http://pulse2.com/2007/05/11/mingleboxs-controversial-7-million-funding-from-sequoia/
Its basically an exercise in the flow of cash from one pocket to another. Why waste your (and your readers’) time on these shady sites ?
@ Shiv its honestly a good move. Its no use going down the beaten path if its not working. Education is a good business to be in, especially in India. Looks like a good path to go down as of now..
Good for them. Now there are shades of Bharatstudents.com in it which I believe has burned tons of money and yet to show results…
Wonder what they are planning to “sell” in this downturn other than advertising inventory.
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Guys..
See and learm from Freshersworld.com :
They are not funded heavily.. They are not backed by any corporates.. Still they are the most sought after Education website..
SEND MORE DETAILED SCRIPT REGARDING MINGLE EDUCATION.
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