The design and functionality of YouTube makes it unlike any other social networking site on the web. The ability to share video and leave comments makes YouTube unique from nearly any other site on the internet and is what is at the center of its popularity. The ability to see the person making the video and hear their voice allows people to have a sort of closeness with the architect of the video and see exactly who is the behind the creativeness and originality.
YouTube’s easy search capabilities make it perfect for anyone searching for a specific video or videos in a specific category. Simply type in a word like “baseball” and millions of clips show up pertaining to baseball. Of course there are some that are slightly off-topic, but many of them are relevant to the search criteria.
However unlike other social networking sites, people do not know the background information about those posting the videos. Sites like MySpace and Facebook allow people the option of providing personal information to those who view their pages. If YouTube was to somehow incorporate this sort of thing into its workings, I feel like it’s popularity might grow even larger than it already is.
As I’ve mentioned before, I am not a huge fan of YouTube. However, I cannot deny that at its core is one of the greatest ideas on the internet. Its popularity speaks, and it speaks loudly.
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