http://socialtimes.disqus.com/enMon, 18 May 2009 08:09:43 -0000http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/07/meebo-launches-userplane-like-platform/#comment-9490552<a href="http://www.nicks4msn.de" rel="nofollow">:)</a>mofozMon, 18 May 2009 08:09:43 -0000http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/07/meebo-launches-userplane-like-platform/#comment-1575072This Meebo strategy is exactly the same as Userplane.<br><br>Except, Userplane launched revshare over a year ago, deeper APIs, and is a top 30 ad network already paying developers and publishers huge payouts.<br><br>I like the Meebo product, but am curious to see if they can actually generate revenue for their partners.<br><br>Nick - you pointed out the recent Userplane partnerships with Converdge and Kickapps, but many do not realize that they have chat/IM product on close to 300,000 social websites.<br><br>Meebo is creating a ton of noise and it will be interesting if they can pull any business from Userplane.<br><br>My very bias opinion believes that publishers will go to where the deeper integration and money is - Userplane<br><br>(disclaimer: I use to work at Userplane - However, I do think the the Meebo product is good)Ian SwansonThu, 17 Jul 2008 02:46:50 -0000