Back to Bhopu ArchivePosted On Nov 07, 2007
10 Best and most Useful Applications on Facebook
in Social Networking, Web 2.0, New Technologies

If I could give one tag that bandied about more than Web 2.0, these days, it will be social networking. This very effective self fulfilling site that is almost entirely driven by user content - content that users post on their own accord because, well, all their friends are posting and they don't want to be left out of the fun. Facebook is the ultimate success story in this model, with over 100 million registrations in its first three years, an impressive statistic considering that the site effectively runs itself.

Facebook is a social networking site with several thousands of applications that you can add to your profile. While some of the biggest stories in the news are about the future of this community site, I thought I should create a collection of some best applications. Enjoy!

Yahoo Facebook Music Videos Application

Yahoo has joined Facebook and hit a home run in the process with the Yahoo Music Videos Application. This is an official application from Yahoo Music. With this Yahoo Facebook application you can have access to the largest collection of music videos online. You can easily post your favorite video on your profile; watch videos by your favorite artists; search, discover and share favorite videos with your friends; send and receive video dedications; and more.

If music video’s are your thing, you will love this Yahoo Facebook application.

Where I’ve Been, Travel Application on Facebook

This is the best example of how a simple appl can turn so useful and turn out to be a great business model for Facebook. This Travel Appl on Facebook is now even more travel centric and carry some very interesting features that are now connecting into the travel and reservation industry space. Perfect for users of their application. I love it when a plan comes together and business people see the value of Facebook Applications paired with the social graph and commerce.

Flog Blog Appl on Facebook

Are you a blogger? If you are, this application is a must have. Flog blog imports your RSS feed and displays and appended version of your articles directly on your profile. It’s as simple as that. Given that profiles are the best source for getting traffic to applications, you would have to assume that the same would go for click-thru links to websites. So if you have a blog, you have to grab the Flog Blog.

Visual Bookshelf Appl on Facebook

If you want to keep track of all of the books that you want to read or have read, Visual Bookshelf provides you with an easy and intuitive way for managing your virtual bookshelf. You can also comment on books and view what books your friends are reading as well. Visual Bookshelf has an extremely active user base of passionate readers. If you are into reading then go check out the Visual Bookshelf application.

Petition Appl on Facebook

When I get down discussing application with my friends on Facebook, Petition is the most referenced application on Facebook. All of us love the concept of being naturally unselfish. This application caters to that idea. Users can create a Petition and list a non-profit or political group that will be the beneficiary of donations. While there hasn’t been a significant amount of money donated through the application a few select causes have raised a moderate amount of money. If you want to make a change on Facebook, this is one of the best ways, so go grab the Petition Application.

Scrabulous Game App on Facebook

If you have been on Facebook since the platformed launch and haven’t seen this game, you haven’t been spending much time on Facebook. Scrabulous has over 380,000 daily visitors and for a good reason. Scrabulous is literally a copycat version of Scrabble that you can play with your friends. The only downside of the game is there is no way to protect against cheating. If you are a scrabble fan then go check out the Scrabulous application.

Flixter Movies Appl on Facebook


Over 700,000 people per day are using the Flixster Movies application on Facebook. This application is probably one of the most dynamic community applications on Facebook enabling users to talk about their experiences with everything related to movies. You can rate movies, comment on movies, view trailers, take quizzes, find movie times and more! If you are a movie buff check out the Movies application.

Fantasy Stock Exchange Appl on Facebook

If your are a stock picking wizard, like most of the people are. If you ready to compete with the best, then this Fantasy Stock Exchange Application is ideal for you. The only issue that this application carry is that you need to be a regular visitor, or else you might just find yourself in a disaster area. So if you hold interest in Stocks and want to test some of your stock picking skills than this is a great environment, go grab the Fantasy.

My Shopping Appl on Facebook

This new Shopping Application designed by Marc Mezzaca allows users to shop online with their Facebook friends. This unique application help users search for their favorite movies, books, devices, cloths and rank/rate, mark them and share them with their buddies. The registered Facebook users can add a sort of mini shopping portal on their Facebook profile. Currently, the application boasts of 28 daily users which isn’t bad considering that application’s line of thought is centered around Facebook.

Free Conference Calls Appl on Facebook


This is for all those people who think that Faceboook App are not useful. With this Appl Free Conference Calls, even business people can take advantage of Facebook. The application has become increasingly popular. One of the coolest features is the ability to have free party lines. This Appl can be very useful for organizations while coordinating evens as it helps members to get well connected. So if your are in need of launching conference calls, go grab the Free Conference Calls application.

I also think that Facebook will find a way to help applications monetize the visitors: possibly by a targeted behavioral & contextual ad network serving technology. We all know how contextual ads helped Google.

There are a number of ways these above applications are making money for Facebook. It is important to note that applications can have business value without creating revenue. These applications create value/revenue by driving traffic to an outside web property, extending a brand, raising brand awareness, creating a brand this might live off of Facebook later, etc.

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