Web Faceoff: Ping vs. MySpace
Last week, Apple launched Ping
as the core new feature of iTunes 10. While simple, the music-centric social network features the ability to follow friends and top artists, as well as custom song and album charts and a plethora of music information. Despite several bumps in the road, Apple now claims more than 1 million users of its newly minted social network.
as the core new feature of iTunes 10. While simple, the music-centric social network features the ability to follow friends and top artists, as well as custom song and album charts and a plethora of music information. Despite several bumps in the road, Apple now claims more than 1 million users of its newly minted social network.As I wrote last week, I believe that Ping spells trouble for MySpace. MySpace Music has been one of the social network’s few bright spots; millions of users come to interact with their favorite artists, while countless artists come to MySpacebecause it has users that love music. However, Ping presents a direct alternative for both users and artists, and its integration with iTunes means that 160 million people have quick access to it on their desktops.
because it has users that love music. However, Ping presents a direct alternative for both users and artists, and its integration with iTunes means that 160 million people have quick access to it on their desktops.We want you, the readers, to weigh in on the Ping vs. MySpace debate. For this week’s Web Faceoff, it’s Apple vs. News Corporation. Which social network do you prefer for music?
great article , well made!
BalasHapusPing is new and the hype about it is well founded but considering the glitches it encountered for a (short but important)time it might be to early to lay down a final opinion... anyway, that's just my opinion.
BalasHapusPing still has a loooooong way to go.
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BalasHapusPing still has many things to iron out before it takes over the music market.
BalasHapusPersonally I don't like that Ping is currently within the iTunes browser and I'm not convinced it will provide an ideal and fun way to discover new music. I definitely don't enjoy music discovery on Myspace either. I believe alternative platforms like SoundCloud, ReverbNation, and other smaller networks will continue to improve on music discovery in ways that Myspace and Apple don't quite have a handle on.
BalasHapusI'm still into Facebook!
BalasHapusGOGO ping! i hope it does well, apple usually makes awesome products!
BalasHapusThink ping has a shot, Myspace has been killed by Facebook.
BalasHapusGreat article and helpful tips. It's nice to see that people still take the time to teach others by offering free advice and information. That's what keeps 'em coming back! :-)
BalasHapusNot only does Ping have the usual Apple hype behind it, but it's integrated into iTunes 10, so it's already part of the lives of millions of iPod, iPad, iPhone, and Mac users. MySpace, the former king of all social networks, should be very afraid - bands will be able to set up shop within iTunes, and sell tracks directly to any legion of loyal followers they generate.
BalasHapusWell explained Comparison between Myspace and Ping. Well, i have to check the ping for sure, because i hear about it from my friends also.
BalasHapusI haven't tried Ping yet and I know MySpace is coming out with a new look but I think MySpace is dead. Garage bands that dream of making it big someday and pornbots seem to be the only ones on MySpace ever since Facebook.
BalasHapusI have difficulties in finding out what exactly is ping. It seems to be not too user friendly on my iTunes..
BalasHapusThank you for taking this step. It would be interesting to know how helpful it has been for you personally. I like the idea of dofollow blogs, but get very irritated when the bulk of the responses are of the kind, "Great post, I enjoyed reading it," or "Fantastic blog, keep up the good work."
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