CiaoBelli.com - Documenting La Dolce Vita

Ciaobelli is a new, international photo sharing community. This Italian site stands out from the rest with its global perspective and sleek, modern features. It’s got style and class. Currently it’s available in English and Italian of course, but it is localizing with Spanish, German, and French among other languages, on the way. As a member, you’ll be able to share your party, event, and holiday photos, or keep them tucked away in a private folder. As with other networks, users build a network of friends and upload albums to the site. Comments and blogs can be created around a photo or topic. Among its features you’ll find internal messaging, member search, profiles, and mail. The creators intend to integrate VoIP and instant messaging as well.

“We wanted a cool online space to store our photos (parties, events, holidays) but couldn’t find anything except “cold” photo-sharing sites, all looking the same and without great features and community tools.

We've been visiting and using some of those websites but we couldn't find the right mood, features, community tools, to easily keep in touch with friends, colleagues and family. Plus, we wanted something really international in which people would network by talking in English or even in their own languages. Why should I write in English if I want to share pictures with my friends from Spain? Or, why should I write in Spanish if I am posting a blog in the international channel?

So we created our own space! Enjoy it!”

This site definitely has the typical Italian warmth and beauty aspect going on. It’s got a clear, cutting edge look to it. It’s slick and intuitive. Already more than 5,000 users have signed up during the private beta period alone. It’s international scope and viral tendencies will no doubt have this site becoming a favorite go to photo sharing site.

The site could implement a more detailed how to guide. Although it doesn’t lack in the looks department, it is hard to tell what more it has to offer. How much storage space are users given? Will more languages be added?