Social networking attracts tons of traffic. But what about money?
Well, a variety of companies are working on it.
Take SocialMedia Networks. This week, the company announced that it raised $3.5 million in venture capital. The investors include Charles River Ventures and Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen.
SocialMedia is putting together an all-in-one system that monitors and analyzes traffic, provides strategies for promotions and has an ad network. All of it is provided on a self-service basis.
Yes, it's ambitious stuff. But, if SocialMedia can pull it off, the rewards should be substantial.
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Tom Taulli is the author of various books, including The Complete M&A Handbook
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