"Although vertical social networks gain thousands of users every day, many other specialized ones are created to accommodate the tastes and interests of people seeking a space for common exchange": this was stated in the monograph "Social Networks" published by the Technological Observatory in April of this year. Specialization is , therefore , a growing trend , fueled by the effervescence of social media. And in the last four months, this trend has become even more pronounced, with the most diverse proposals.
Here are four new specialized social networks created in country email list recent months, two of them with a Spanish stamp.
1. Favoralia .
It was founded in July in Spain by three entrepreneurs: Octavi Uyà, Eduardo Robsy, and Eduardo Llovet. Its unique feature? It 's a social network for exchanging favors . As explained on the website: "The economic crisis we are experiencing and, in particular, the high level of unemployment in Spain are causing more and more people and families to be unable to cover needs they were previously able to afford. This need is becoming more widespread, and that's why Favoralia wants to popularize a mutual aid tool as powerful as Time Banks." The mechanics are simple: by doing favors for users, you accumulate points, which you can use to ask for favors . The main requirement is to be over 18 years of age. "Favoralia aims to foster cooperation among all its members through the exchange of knowledge and services, whether focused on meeting needs, learning, or experiencing new things. At the same time, doing and receiving favors allows you to meet new people who share your same concerns," the platform states. In November, it expanded to Latin America and other markets . At the moment, it is only available in Spanish.