Why Is Orkut So Popular? Can I Get An Invite Please!

November 3rd, 2006 • Related • Filed Under

I was just doing some desk research at work and I’ve just learnt via Alexa, that Orkut an Internet social network service run by Google and named after its creator, Google employee Orkut Büyükkökten is the 11th largest web property.

The reason why I find this is amazing is firstly because I’ve never used Orkut or even received an invite, and secondly after asking around the office most people hadn’t even heard of Orkut and none were users. You may think that this isn’t very surprising, but I work for a large ISP and it’s our business to know these kinds of things.

Can someone send me an invite please to admin@connectedinternet.co.uk. I’m interested to see what is driving the usage, over and above other networking sites. Is it the exclusivity? If you’re a user then please share your thoughts, as I’m astounded that a networking site that is ‘closed’ can grow so fast, even if Google is behind it.

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Everton is based in London and has worked in the internet and mobile space for over ten years now, and before that worked in corporate strategy and consulting. He has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University, and currently runs the Portal and online operations for one of the largest ISPs in the UK. He also writes for Windows 7 News.

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  1. #1

    Comment by Ahmed Bilal on 3 November 2006:

    Just sent you an invite…I can’t believe that you’ve never heard of Orkut, mate it is sooo old that it’s not even funny :)

  2. #2

    Comment by Everton Blair on 4 November 2006:

    Thanks for the invite Ahmed. I can’t say that I’m overwhelmed so far, but I’ll have a better look tomorrow when I’ve got more time.

    If anyone wants to add me as a friend my email address is admin@connectedinternet.co.uk

  3. #3

    Comment by Vishal on 10 November 2006:

    I would really appreciate an invite to orkut if someone can spare one. Never tried it…seems interesting…

    sharabhi55@yahoo.com

  4. #4

    Comment by Everton Blair on 11 November 2006:

    I’ve just sent you one Vishal

  5. #5

    Comment by dan from orkut on 26 December 2007:

    Orkut = Brazil, and dont get it out of there because it will die.

  6. #6

    Comment by Richard on 2 January 2008:

    Any chance I could score an invite? My email is support@usbargaintrader.com. I just heard of Orkut today 1/02/2008. Thanks.

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