SocialGo Pledges to Social Network Owners

PR Log (Press Release) – Apr 08, 2009 – Dominic Wheatley, SocialGO CEO said “It has recently come to our attention that many Network Creators are curious about migrating to SocialGO but are concerned that recent policy changes by the management of Ning may be followed by us. As CEO of Bright Things PLC, owner of the SocialGO platform, I feel that this is an opportune moment to bring some clarity and assurance to those who are seeking definitive answers.”

1) If I develop a Niche network on SocialGO, do I truly "own" the content?

Yes. Unlike Ning, the SocialGO platform has been created from the outset to segregate the content of each network in a way that affords protection and control to each Network Creator. We are not a big network which has many smaller networks within it. As such, your Network data and membership are yours and yours alone, and are not connected in any way with other networks or with SocialGO as a whole. This means that there is no centralized "ID" or login required to first become a part of SocialGO as is the case with Ning and their "Ning ID". Likewise your network relationships will not be shared across other networks.

2) What if I ever decide to leave SocialGO?

Unlike Ning, the SocialGO platform has been created with data backup and transportability in mind. Because we are in the business of providing a social networking solution for you, and not for ourselves, it is imperative that we provide you with complete peace of mind. At any time, for any reason, you can request a backup of your full network data or can perform this backup yourself using our open API. Likewise, all of your members and content will go with you in the event that you wish to move, as we make no claims whatsoever to the same. You will never wake up one morning to find that we have taken advantage of your hard work to our own advantage.

3) We've heard similar things before from Ning, so why should we believe you?

The  SocialGO platform has been created with complete customer satisfaction as our primary goal. We are in the business of providing the best software solution to Network Creators at a reasonable price and are intensely focused on that goal alone. We have a logical business model in place and are not relying on the hope of advertising as a revenue source.

4) Why is SocialGO any different than Ning or the other platforms?

The primary reason is our laser-sharp focus on pleasing individual Network Creators. That is what we do, and nothing else. We want to provide the best turn-key combination of Network Creation tools around. Combine that with our Open-API, Widget Store, up-coming Template Store, Monetization Tools, and Concierge Service, and you can rest easy knowing that you will not find a better or easier solution for building your social network. Ning have done a great job marketing the idea of creating social networks and now many network creators are ready to take their networks and new ideas for networks to the next level.

5) So what are you offering me as an incentive to switch to SocialGO?

We recognize that many of you are suffering through a very traumatic time at the moment. For those of you who feel that you are ready to move to SocialGO, we wish to ease your transition and provide you with the tools to do so through our partners.

NETWORK OWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS

You have my Personal Guarantee that SocialGO will never change its Terms of Service in any way that claims ownership rights to your content or members

You have my Personal Guarantee that SocialGO will never aggregate your content or membership in any way unless or until you specifically request or authorize the same in advance, as may be the case should you wish your site to be included in a global directory of sites

You have my Personal Guarantee that, as a Premium Network Creator, you will be treated with respect and never separated from your content and membership. At all times you will have access to your site and have the right to backup or migrate the same without interference.

Try it for yourself, and start a social network at http://www.socialgo.com