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Social networking site Bebo is was founded in 2005 by British entrepreneur Michael Birch and his wife, Xochi Birch. With a reported 40 million users, it is currently the second-largest social networking site in the UK, and the third-largest in the world.TechCrunch: AOL Buys Bebo For $850 Million (March 13, 2008) Washington Post: AOL to Buy Bebo to Compete In Social-Networking Market (March 14, 2008)
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- Acronym for “Blog early, blog often”The Guardian: How to make 80 million friends and influence people
- Founded: January 2005The Guardian: Are you connected? (May 16, 2007)
- Relaunched: July 2005Two Point Touch: Be-boom or bust - the ingredients of a social network
- Founders: Michael Birch and Xochi Birch
- Based in San Francisco, California
- Owner: AOL
- Bought by AOL on March 13, 2008BBC: AOL Acquires Bebo Social Network (March 13, 2008)
- Type of site: Social networking
- Registration required
- Available languages: English, Polish, German and French
- Has customizable skins
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Bebo Suicide Controversy
Bebo's reported connection with several youth suicides that occurred in the United Kingdom beginning in January 2007 raised controversy.CNN: Web cult blamed for seven suicides (January 23, 2008) A few of the youths who committed suicide had profiles on the Bebo network.The Independent: Bridgend deaths: Police warn of Bebo 'internet suicide cult' (January 28, 2008) -
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CrunchBase: Bebo Company Profile
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Hi5
hi5 is an international social network with a local flavor. It enables members to stay connected, share their lives, and learn what's happening around them.
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Friendster
Friendster is a leading global social network emphasizing genuine friendships and the discovery of new people through friends. Search for old friends and classmates, stay in better touch with friends, share photos and videos, and so much more!
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Questions and Answers About Bebo | View All | Ask a Question
View All Bebo Questions (6) | Ask a QuestionIs Jensen Ackles on bebo? (2 Answers)I can't find any evidence that it is owned by him, its hard to say since there are so many people out there who impersonate celebrities on the web, I ... read moreFacebook, MySpace or Bebo? (7 Answers)I would go with Facebook because it is a bit tamer than Myspace and it has a smoother, cleaner feel. The home page set up is nice with a blog ... read morehow can i go on bebo through computer filter at school? (1 Answer)From the Mahalo page: How to Get on Bebo at School http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Get_on_Bebo_at_School - You can try to alter the URL. Type https://www.bebo.com instead of http://www.bebo.com. Please note the 's' after ... read more
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Bebo, the global social network, has signed up Apple iTunes and Pot Noodle as the first in a series of brand partnerships for its new documentary, Meet the Freshers.
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TechCrunch: "Yahoo's Rumored $1 Billion Dollar Talks with Bebo"
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Telegraph.co.uk: "Yahoo May Net Bebo Owners $1 Billion"
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LONDON (Reuters) - The creators of the online phenomenon Lonelygirl15 have joined forces with social networking site Bebo to create a British spin-off story that will use brands to help define the characters.
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Mashable: Post-AOL Bebo: Aggregation, IM, and Multimedia
Bebo is launching a major redesign of its user homepages this morning, its first since being acquired by AOL for $850 million earlier this year. The changes
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Interview: "Michael Birch, CEO of Bebo" (2006)
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Parents are to be given safety advice on websites such as MySpace to protect children from sex offenders.
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