Meez
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| URL | http://www.meez.com |
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| Commercial? | No |
| Type of site | Avatar |
| Registration | Recommended |
| Owner | Donnerwood Media |
| Created by | Donnerwood Media |
| Launched | March 28, 2006 |
Meez is a social network service based in San Francisco, CA.
Meez was developed by Patricia Perez of Donnerwood Media (the License-Holders for Tringo) as an "online entertainment" web service. It was founded by Sean Ryan, former VP of Music Services of RealNetworks. Meez's CEO, John Cahill, is a former Yahoo executive. Meez launched on March 28, 2006. Currently, Meez has 3 million unique users, who average around 60 hours per month on the site. There are 13 million registered Meez users, 90% of which are in the United States.[1] Meez advertisers have included Nike, Rocawear, the NBA, and the NHL.[2]
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Meez: Virtual World [edit]
In the Meez Nation there are several regions, known as "Hoods," that users can explore. There is the urban centered "Uptown," business oriented "Posh Heights," celebrity styled "Meez Hills," artist-oriented "Arcadia," beach-themed "Chillville," model living "Burbia," and edgy "Hell's Kitchen.[3] " Within these hoods there are multiple "hangouts." These are essentially custom designed chat rooms created by Users (See "Personal Rooms" below).
Users also can create a personalized avatar for use both in Meez's Virtual World and other online social networks. It is meant to be a virtual three dimensional representation of the user.
Meez Forums [edit]
Meez Forums is a place where Meezerz can discuss about the latest Meez News and also create tutorials and suggestions.[4]
Critical Reviews [edit]
In 2007, it was named by Time Magazine as one of the five worst websites. The article claimed that "the 3-D animations and other digital doodads created by the help of Meez," were "annoying.[5]" EHarmony, Evite, Myspace, and SecondLife also made the list.
References [edit]
- ^ "Meez Becomes Profitable With 3 Million Monthly Users". Socialtimes.com. 2009-10-20. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- ^ Meez teen virtual playground integrated into MySpace | VentureBeat
- ^ "Meez Virtual World". Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ "Meez Forums". Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ "5 Worst Websites". Time Magazine. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
