Virtual pets, video diaries and travellers’ logs could be the next stars of cyberspaceFor many in the dotcom world, 2007 was dominated by one story: the rise of Facebook. The success of the social networking service has increased optimism about the internet industry. After all, if Microsoft is prepared to buy a 1.6% share for US$240m (£121m), there is evidence that good ideas can be worth a lot of money. It is no surprise then that investors are looking for the next big thing – and these are some of the favourites.Websites tipped by The Guardian to be the hits of 2008 are Etsy.com Twitter.com Dopplr.com Moshimonsters.com and Seesmic.com.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/dec/24/facebook.socialnetworking