JERICHO, N.Y., July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Social Media
Ventures, Inc.. (Other OTC:SMVI.PK) today announced that it
will launch an application platform that will move its pet-themed
social networking site, PetsPlaces (www.PetsPlaces.com), into a
full-fledged enterprise social networking portal for pet
enthusiasts. The first application developed on the platform
will provide potential members with the ability to register and
login as a member using their existing Facebook, Myspace or Twitter
account.
"We are very exited about all of these new applications we are
bringing to PetsPlaces.com," said Robert
Thayer, Social Media Ventures CEO. "I expect to attract many
new pet owners to our social network which should attract new
advertisers and create a new source of advertising revenue.
Increasing our membership base is of major importance and its
exciting for potential members to be able to quickly register or
join PetsPlaces almost seamlessly using your Facebook, Myspace or
even Twitter account. "
PetsPlaces Social Network
PetsPlaces is already designed as a working social networking
portal dedicated to pets and their owners. Upcoming applications
include:
- Facebook Connect- using Facebook Connect has proven to
be one of the must useful tools to introduce a social network and
keep users in communication with your site while they are using
Facebook as well as letting members easily log into PetsPlaces very
quickly.
- PetsPlaces Activity Feeds will be located on every
PetsPlaces member profile page. It lists all of their activity with
other pet owners as well as their friends.
- PetsPlaces Polls-Members will be able to login and
create an online poll for other members to interact with.
- PetsPlaces Photo Album-members can upload their favorite
pet photos to a public photo gallery. While uploading your favorite
pet photos, PetsPlaces members can choose the privacy level of who
can view their pet photos online.
The new PetsPlaces improved operational platform clearly
demonstrate its commitment to developing Social Media Ventures as a
premier niche social networking development company. The new
applications and improved social networking interface are more
attractive than ever before to pet owners both domestically and
abroad. The changes to PetsPlaces.com will be made during the next
72 hours and members will asked to be patient as the site may be
temporarily down as these upgrades are completed.
About Social Media Ventures, Inc.
Social Media Ventures (SMVI) is an online media venture company,
creating and acquiring niche social networking websites as well as
revenue generating web sites. SMVI will integrate an online
advertising program that focuses on attracting advertisers to its
core demographics for each social networking site. Currently SMVI
operates the social networking site www.PetsPlaces.com as well as
web portals; www.PetInThe.Net and www.PetsPlacesCard.com.
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Social Media Ventures, Inc.
www.socialmv.com
Email: ir@socialmv.com
Tele: (516) 204-4843
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