Social Media

Germania

Studivz

http://www.studivz.net/

Number of users (compared to Facebook): 13.8m?(11.5m)

Facebook-beating features: Easy-to-use simplicity that appeals to non-technology experts. Segmented for different stages of education.

Olanda

Hyves

http://www.hyves.nl/

Number of users (compared to Facebook): 7.6m (3.3m)

Facebook-beating features: Strong ties with local institutions, such as sponsorship of the Dutch national football team, or undertaking surveys for TV station breakfast show

Francia

Skyrock

http://www.skyrock.com/

Number of users (compared to Facebook):?11.4m (22.6m)

Facebook-beating features include: Teenage users like its scope for hosting anonymous blogs; “haute couture advertising” – bespoke websites that keep the client’s presence subtle.

Spagna

Tuenti

http://www.tuenti.com

Number of users (compared to Facebook): 6.8m (10.5m)

Facebook-beating features: High-quality network, joined by invitation only. Membership hidden from search engines, making it more secure and private.