VIRB

I apologize for introducing our readers to yet another networking site, but VIRB, a newer and far more aesthetically pleasing social community, is seducing me straight out of the creatined arms of Myspace. Much like the other sites of its genre, VIRB allows users to create profiles, share content, listen to music, and watch videos. However, VIRB boasts a long list of added features (like Flickr integration and widescreen video) that make for an alluring alternative to the networking sites we’ve grown accustomed to. Being a design junkie, the biggest perk that VIRB offers me is its beautifully simplistic design– there’s absolutely no clutter on the site, not even users’ profiles (thanks to a sweet option that allows you to turn off customizations). That said, it’s also super easy to make a profile that people wont want to “turn off” with VIRB’s awesome customization options; this picture is a snapshot of a featured profile (uhh, hope that’s cool with you, I Heart Birdie) and, well, WOW. I’m sold.