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open profile Last modified: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
When referring to social networking sites (SNS), the term open profile describes a dynamic user profile that can be openly shared on (or exported to) other SNS where the user is a member. Social networking sites that support open profiles would enable users to update their profile on one site and have those changes reflected on partnering sites. See "Social Networking Sites" in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia.
Can Google And Facebook be Friends After All? The drive toward platform interoperability continues as Facebook, Google, Plaxo announce support of DataPortability Workgroup. Facebook Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you. Everyone can use Facebook. MySpace Joins eBay, Yahoo in Open Profile Push The social networking leader will adopt profile sharing, continuing efforts among the major Web players to swing the wrecking ball at data barriers. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences.	Related Categories Networks Web 2.0 Web Services Related Terms Facebook faceosphere interoperability MySpace open open architecture social engineering social network social network analysis social networking site social software