NetHooks Blog http://blog.nethooks.com Professional Networking and more... Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:49:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en NetHooks Facebook Application http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/27/nethooks-facebook-application/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/27/nethooks-facebook-application/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:15:19 +0000 Brenda McLaren http://blog.nethooks.com/?p=27 We are finally launching our NetHooks Facebook application - My Professional Network. Check out more details below.

Professional Networking on Facebook

NetHooks, Inc – a new professional networking site announces the launch of one of the first professional networking applications on Facebook, My Professional Network.

The introduction of professional networking on Facebook is one of the first steps NetHooks is taking to provide NetHooks users the ability to access their data and network externally through applications. The introduction of professional networking on social networking sites such as Facebook is in line with NetHooks’ vision to create an effective networking portal and make professional networking more convenient for users. NetHooks will soon be releasing their Professional Networking application on Bebo, MySpace, Hi5, Orkut and Friendster.

NetHooks’ My Professional Network application allows users to engage in professional networking right on the application without having to visit the main NetHooks website.

One of the unique features of NetHooks Facebook application is the ability for users to easily join NetHooks without having to go through the registration process. The application is also setup with an auto login feature which allows users to enter NetHooks website without having to input their username and password.

By using NetHooks professional networking application, users on Facebook will be able to search and network with professionals outside their Facebook network. Users are able to connect, contact and send recommendations to other professionals from the application.

Users’ privacy is important to NetHooks, especially in having a professional networking application on a social networking site. When using the My Professional Network application on Facebook, users’ Facebook profiles are kept private and are not linked to their professional profile.

Here is a brief demo of NetHooks Facebook Application:

 

Access NetHooks Facebook App here: http://www.new.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=10054611566

]]> http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/27/nethooks-facebook-application/feed/ Techcrunch, Mashable, CNN and NY Times widgets on Member Portal http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/21/techcrunch-mashable-cnn-and-ny-times-widgets-on-member-portal/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/21/techcrunch-mashable-cnn-and-ny-times-widgets-on-member-portal/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:58:09 +0000 Chris Sel http://blog.nethooks.com/?p=28 We have added 4 more widgets on Member Portal. We have added Techcrunch, Mashable, NY Times and CNN widgets which will allow you to view latest news from the respective sites while you are on NetHooks. In the next few days, we will be releasing more widgets on Member Portal. Check it out and let us know what you think.

 

]]> http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/21/techcrunch-mashable-cnn-and-ny-times-widgets-on-member-portal/feed/ NetHooks Redesign http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/18/nethooks-redesign/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/18/nethooks-redesign/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:51:19 +0000 Chris Sel http://blog.nethooks.com/?p=22 Over the past months NetHooks team has been working hard to implement users’ feedback and suggestions on the site.  We have just completed a whole lot of changes on NetHooks from design to features and functionalities. Starting from the next few days, you will start seeing some of the changes that will be implemented on the site.

Thank you to all our users who have taken time to express ways that we can make the site better and more effective for users. Keep an eye out for our updates and if you don’t already have an account, we invite you to sign-up for our private beta.

]]> http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/18/nethooks-redesign/feed/ Getting ready for some major updates http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/14/getting-ready-for-some-major-updates/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/14/getting-ready-for-some-major-updates/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:49:15 +0000 Brenda McLaren http://blog.nethooks.com/?p=23 NetHooks is getting ready for some major updates on our site. So check back in the next week or so to find out some of the new features that we will be rolling out soon.

]]> http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/14/getting-ready-for-some-major-updates/feed/ NetHooks is for EVERYONE http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/01/nethooks-is-for-everyone/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/01/nethooks-is-for-everyone/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:37:25 +0000 Brenda McLaren http://blog.nethooks.com/?p=26 Over the last few month, after introducing NetHooks to hundreds of professionals, we have been getting a lot of feedback and ideas from others. Some of the strongest feedback we have received from users is regarding the niche that we were targeting. Initially we were targeting entry level professionals, alumni and university student. After a great response from users who were not part of our initial niche, and found our service to be very compelling, we have decided to open NetHooks to all professionals.

That is right, NetHooks is for everyone.

]]> http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/08/01/nethooks-is-for-everyone/feed/ Facebook and Bebo Apps http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/04/18/facebook-and-bebo-apps/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/04/18/facebook-and-bebo-apps/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:19:40 +0000 Brenda McLaren http://nethooks.wordpress.com/?p=15 Basically we would like to update our users on what we are working on and what they could expect in the next few weeks to months.

Okay, we have been working on our Facebook and Bebo apps recently and we are expecting to test these apps in the next few weeks. We are excited about it especially the user interface of the apps. Well, at least we like it.

Apart from Facebook and Bebo apps, we will also be perfecting the website and adding few new features.

We will keep you updated on the releases.

Cheers. 

]]> http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/04/18/facebook-and-bebo-apps/feed/ Podcast: Interview with NetHooks’ Brenda McLaren by Mashable and Ustream.TV http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/02/11/podcast-interview-with-nethooks-brenda-mclaren-by-mashable-and-ustreamtv/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/02/11/podcast-interview-with-nethooks-brenda-mclaren-by-mashable-and-ustreamtv/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:17:30 +0000 admin http://nethooks.wordpress.com/?p=16 Like we mentioned previously, Brenda McLaren, one of our co-founders was interviewed during the Mashable Open Awards event. In the video, Brenda shared some information on our future plans and our vision for NetHooks. To view the full article on Mashable, click here

]]> http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/02/11/podcast-interview-with-nethooks-brenda-mclaren-by-mashable-and-ustreamtv/feed/ NetHooks Attending SXSW 08′ at Austin, TX http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/01/21/nethooks-attending-sxsw-08-at-austin-tx/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/01/21/nethooks-attending-sxsw-08-at-austin-tx/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:07:35 +0000 Brenda McLaren http://nethooks.wordpress.com/?p=12 We will be back at Austin again. We were just there this last Christmas. But this time, we are attending the SXSW Interactive event. We are looking forward to the event since it is the first time for us. So if any of you are attending, let us know, we can meet up and go for a drink or good ol’ Texas brisket. Also this time, we are going to bring Blue Bell Ice Cream home.

]]> http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/01/21/nethooks-attending-sxsw-08-at-austin-tx/feed/ Mashable Open Awards Invitation http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/01/13/mashable-open-awards-invitation/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/01/13/mashable-open-awards-invitation/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:24:59 +0000 Brenda McLaren http://nethooks.wordpress.com/?p=11 NetHooks was invited to attend the Mashable Open Awards on Jan 10th, at San Francisco’s Palace Hotel. It was a great event and we met a lot of people. In fact, while we were there, Mashable and Ustream.TV took the opportunity and did a video interview of NetHooks. It is a pretty cool video and should be released on Mashable in coming weeks.

We will keep you posted once the video is released. We will also be posting some pictures soon.

]]> http://blog.nethooks.com/2008/01/13/mashable-open-awards-invitation/feed/ Thanks for the Crunchies Nominations http://blog.nethooks.com/2007/12/21/thanks-for-the-crunchies-nominations/ http://blog.nethooks.com/2007/12/21/thanks-for-the-crunchies-nominations/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:10:05 +0000 Brenda McLaren http://nethooks.wordpress.com/?p=10 We would like to thank everyone for nominating NetHooks for the Crunchie awards. Even though we did not win, we were flattered that you thought of us and nominated us for the categories of Best User Interface Design and Best New Start-Up for 2007. 

We will work harder next year.

Cheers. 

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