because donuts make us sad. wow, 1000 members!
How are Ning and Tribe similar?
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This network is hosted by Ning.com. Ning shares several similar features as Tribe, PLUS some bonus features that Tribe doesn't offer. These are described below. :)
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TRIBES
back to top ... TRIBES ... FRIENDS ... BLOGS ... PHOTOS ... PROFILEcreate tribes
While Tribe.net has "tribes", Ning has "Groups". Groups are subdivisions of this site, specialized discussion groups. And like tribes, each Group has its own mini-forum. You can use the Groups feature to re-create your favorite tribes.Check out the Groups page in this network to see what tribe-like Groups members have made.
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- More Than Just Description: In addition to the Group description box, you have a catch-all box on each Group home page where you can embed pics, video, or widgets; add links; post news; or just give more info about the Group. See the Burn Bright Group for an example.
private tribes
Like Tribe.net's tribes, Ning allows you designate your Group as private, with membership being either upon request or by invite only.view all tribes with one profile
On Ning you can view all the Groups within a single network using the one profile for that network. Your Tribe Refugees profile allows you to view all Groups in this network.NOTE:
Ning itself is composed of many networks (sites) and each of those sites has its own specific Groups. Each network's Groups belong only to that network. So if you want to participate in the Groups of another network (site) you will need to join and create a separate profile for that network.
invite friends to tribes
Like Tribe.net, Ning allows you to invite people to join your Group, whether they're a friend, a fellow member, or someone outside the network.photo albums for tribes
While Ning doesn't offer a photo album nested in the Groups themselves, it's easy to make a photo album for a Group. That photo album can then be linked to on the Group's home page.Example:
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- Multiple Albums: Unlike Tribe, you can have more than one photo album for your Group, and link to each on your home page.
- Multiple View Options:You can view the Group's album in multiple ways:
- Embed Slideshows: Ning offers the ability to embed a small or large slideshow of the album on another web page (like your profile or MySpace page) by copying the code from the sidebar on the album's home page. See the Burn Bright Group for an example of an embedded album.
- Different Image SIzes: Ning stores several different sizes of your image, all of which can be viewed by clicking the All Sizes button next to each image. Check out this image for an example.
FRIENDS
back to top ... TRIBES ... FRIENDS ... BLOGS ... PHOTOS ... PROFILEadd friends to your profile
LIke most social networking sites Ning lets you invite other members to your friends' list. See Sending & Receiving Friend Requests for more information.invite friends to the site
Like most social networking sites, you can invite friends from other sites to join Ning. You can do this using the Invite Friends page or invite all your current Tribe Friends to join this network using this easy trick.BLOGS
back to top ... TRIBES ... FRIENDS ... BLOGS ... PHOTOS ... PROFILEcreate blogs
Like Tribe.net, Ning gives each member a blog module on their profile page, with the ability to edit the entry at any time. See Sharing & Using Blogs for more information.* * NING BONUS * *:
- HTML and CSS: Ning lets you use HTML and CSS to syle in your blog entries, through the WYSIWYG Ning style bar or by hand coding.
- Multiple Photos or Video: Because Ning allows HTML you can add as many photos to your post as you'd like. You can even embed videos.
- Schedule Posts: Ning lets you compose a blog entry, then schedule a future date for the entry to post live.
- Back-date Posts: Ning also lets you back-date blog entries for those of you who'd like to transfer past entries from your Tribe account.
- Monthly Archives: Ning automatically manages your entries into Monthly Archives, making it easy for you or friends to browse your past posts. The archive list appears on each individual entry page.
- Recent Posts List: Ning displays a list of your Recent Posts on each entry page to encourage users to read previous entries they may have missed.
Like Tribe.net, Ning displays your new blog posts to members.. When you post a public blog entry it also appears on the home page to let other members know to check it out. If the entry is marked friends-only, only your friends will see it on the home page list. Unlike Tribe.net, Ning does not yet offer a module to view your friends' latest blog posts on your profile page. This feature has been requested.
private blog entries
Like Tribe.net, Ning allows you to mark blog entries as "friends only".blog comments
Like Tribe.net, Ning allows members to comment on your blog entries. It also allows you to delete those comments.* * NING BONUS * *:
- Moderate Comments: Ning offers the ability to approve blog comments from other members before they post live.
PHOTOS
back to top ... TRIBES ... FRIENDS ... BLOGS ... PHOTOS ... PROFILEadd photos
Like Tribe.net, Ning lets you add photos to your account. However, Ning's photo feature is much more robust than Tribe.net's. See photo albums for tribes above and All About Photos for more information.Example:
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- create multiple albums
- rotate your sideways photo to the proper direction directly on the page
- import photos to your album from Flickr
- email photos to your album from your cell phone
- add tags your photos
- add the same photo to several different albums you own
- easily add other member's photos to your own albums
- view photos in numerous sizes and formats
- view albums in numerous formats
- embed slideshows of your photos and albums on other sites
Like Tribe.net, Ning displays your new photos to members. When you post a public photo it also appears on the home page to let other members know to check it out. If the photo is marked friends-only, only your friends will see it on the home page list. Unlike Tribe.net, Ning does not yet offer a module to view your friends' latest photos on your profile page. This feature has been requested. See also Sharing & Using Photos for more information.
private photos
Like Tribe.net, Ning allows you to mark photos as "friends only".photo comments
Like Tribe.net, Ning allows members to comment on your photos. It also allows you to delete those comments.* * NING BONUS * *:
- Moderate Comments: Ning offers the ability to approve photo comments from other members before they post live.
- Rate Photos: You can let members know how much you like their photo by using the Rate button on each photo page. You rank it from 1-5 stars.
- Favorites List: You can also let members know you like their photo by adding it to your My Favorites list.
PROFILE
back to top ... TRIBES ... FRIENDS ... BLOGS ... PHOTOS ... PROFILEcustomize profile
Like Tribe.net, Ning lets users customize the look (skin) of their profile. However, Ning's skin customization is much more robust. Ning does not yet offer the ability to move profile modules around, but this feature should be available in the next Ning release.* * NING BONUS * *:
- choose from a large library of existing skin designs
- modify an existing design by changing colors and text
- add a background image
- add a banner image
- use CSS to make your own skin design
add profile content
Ning has a module for your own content, similar to Tribe.net's "free text" module. However, Ning's module acts as a catch-all box that allows you to more than just text. See my profile for an example.* * NING BONUS * *:
- Links: You can add as many links as you'd like, in any manner.
- Photos: You can link to or embed photos from your album or other websites.
- Video: You can link to or embed videos from your account or other websites.
- Widgets: Ning lets you import third-party widgets into your profile box.
- Music: Your Tribe Refugees profile also includes a separate Music module where you can upload mp3s for members to listen to. See Adding, Sharing and Using Music for more info.
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