Wetpaint.com - A Canvas of Your Own

Wetpaint, thus named for its provisionally-minded ethicâ€"at Wetpaint, nothing is truly finished, there´s always a space for adding/improvingâ€"combines the best of Web 2.0, wikis, blogs, and social networking, to provide a collaborative platform for its members to share their knowledge and experiences. Wetpaint makes it easier for people to communicate; unlike many blogs which can often sound like soliloquies, but without a rapt audience, Wetpaint enables users to be in actual conversation with each other by facilitating collaboration and sharing. What differentiates Wetpaint from forums or wikis is not only its ease of use, but also its commitment to connect people. Wetpaint sites are ‘click and type´; they can be easily expanded and you can invite anyone to add pictures, stories, links and text. To get started, first pick a name for your Wetpaint site, pick a design, and create an account. Simple and fun.

“Wetpaint powers websites that tap the power of collaborative thinking. The heart of the Wetpaint advantage is its ability to allow anyone â€" especially those without technical skill â€" to create and contribute to websites written for and by those who share a passion or interest. To do this, Wetpaint combines the best aspects of wikis, blogs, forums and social networks so anyone can click and type on the web.”

Wetpaint is easy to use, unlike other sites, Wetpaint really requires no technical knowledge, all you have to do is click and type. So anyone can use it, even older people, who might find it fun and useful to share facts and get to know others like them. The interface is friendly and it´s free to use.

Wetpaint is not a new concept. There are a number of networking sites that market themselves as being user-friendly, just what will set Wetpaint apart? Will users find the templates too limiting?