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Alternative Solutions to Ning

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Group where fellow Ning Network Creators can assist and brainstorm on good alternative Social Networking solutions, to Ning.

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Suggest Alternative Solutions to Ning

Assisting and Encouraging Fellow Ning Network Creators with Free Networks

With the recent announcement by Ning: ..."phasing out free sites", this Group has been created to give a place where fellow Network Creators can assist, and encourage each other, and suggest alternative solutions to Ning.

Please offer and discuss possible solutions, for owners of free Ning Networks. And most of all, let's all offer encouragement to our fellow Ning Network Creators.

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Comment by Friends of Angela Lansbury - Bet on April 16, 2010 at 5:19pm: No because in a way they nixed our so call contract by doing away with the free sites. I don't think they realize what they have done instead of getting more advertising they decide to nix free site. I say the heck with them and their contract!

Comment by Art Theory and Inspiration on April 16, 2010 at 4:59pm: I just survived breast cancer that is why I was on Ning sites because of my illness. I have limited income due to disability status. I would like to stay on Ning but I really need a clear picture of the costs to make any decisions. I am not a computer expert and really struggled to build my sites. I need to know what I am going to be charged and if I am suppose to charge my members. I need to know my options. I got rid of my credit cards due to illness. I always pay bills at the first of the month by check. I do not understand the concept of exporting my sites. Wouldn't that violate the contract with Ning and or copyright? I am very confused. Please explain clearly I am disabled. Karin Teresa Fain

Comment by World Of Rock 2 - Douglas on April 16, 2010 at 4:14pm: Yep That's right

Comment by Oisin on April 16, 2010 at 3:05pm: All these other sites will eventually charge after you have put a lot of work into them, and they will also reduce free storage and bandwith, as I expect Ning to eventually do as well. They are not much use and I have tried them all. Wait and see what Ning charges will be, compare them to other sites for price and quality of what you get and seriously consider the effort you have put into your networks and if you are committed enough to pay a small fee. After all, if you tried to set up a Network on the internet on your own with the features you get with Ning, it would cost you an awful lot more. I have been expecting this Ning move for a long time.
I would however advise all Network Creators to copy and save their members email addresses in the event of their site disappearing, so that at least you will have those addresses from which to invite people to any new site you create.

Comment by JenSocial on April 16, 2010 at 2:51pm: Live Laugh and Love To Shop,
Your question: "Does anyone know how much time to migrate to another type of social network before they close down the Free nings?"
No, I don't think anyone knows the details yet. As soon as I hear a word, I'll announce to everyone.
Best,
Jen

Comment by Friends of Angela Lansbury - Bet on April 16, 2010 at 2:40pm: Spruz is free the only reason for the extra is if you want your own domain name.

Comment by Oh My Heartsie Girl on April 16, 2010 at 2:25pm: Does anyone know how much time to migrate to another type of social network before they close down the Free nings?

Comment by JenSocial on April 16, 2010 at 2:02pm: Wow, Janettee and R3TRO, great information you all have provided. Thank you so much. I know this will help many fellow Ning Network Creators!
Best,
Jen

Comment by Friends of Angela Lansbury - Bet on April 16, 2010 at 2:01pm: I have had invites to Gather.com, webs.com, and sprutz.com. I have tried the first two and like them.

Comment by Gabriel's Photo Friends on April 16, 2010 at 1:57pm: I have a site on webs - although nice at the first glance, in time I realized that Ning offers more flexibility ... this is why I am here, but did never quit webs nevertheless...