Since both of these blog services have their pros and cons, let’s just cut to the chase and investigate what those are.
Branding & Marketing
Social Brand Visibility: Plurk
You can look at any Plurk and immediately see how many replies it has gotten. You can see all these replies and add your own (threaded chronologically) simply by clicking on the number at the end of the thread. You can also click the Plurk page link, which takes you to the full conversation page for that message and allows you to add your reply.
QWiki: Full Media Search Engine with Results You Actually Need
Jan 24, 2011 marked the day that the term “Google It” started to fade away!
Is it the sum of all human knowledge? Tidily gathered in one place and put in the hands of every individual on earth, the internet has brought us unparalleled research capabilities, unforeseen technologies, and untold fortunes.
Personal & Professional: Social Network at Home
NEVER FORGET THAT YOU HAVE A NAME AND LIFE BEHIND WHAT YOU DO! CONSUMERS KNOW THIS TOO!
The person you are when you leave work is just as important to your customers as the professional.
What is About.me All About?
About.me provides a place for a user to have a professional looking calling card. The site’s advanced technologies enable users to upload a picture of their choosing that becomes the background for the page.
Internet Marketing: Watch out, get educated and be an informed consumer!
Do your homework, don’t take anything at face value, while the website may seem impressive even if it does show signs of Social Media and modern internet marketing, dig deeper and find out how they are using it so you are at least prequalifying them before tossing your money away.