What Is the Purpose of hi5?
Although it is not as popular as other social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter, hi5 is a site that allows users from across the world to connect. As of November 2011, hi5 ranked 692nd on the Alexa list of the top websites in the world. Facebook ranked second and Twitter ranked ninth at the same time.
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Purpose
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Like other social networking websites, hi5's chief purpose is for users to connect with each other. Hi5 was launched in 2003, roughly one year before Facebook, which has since lessened hi5's traffic considerably. Since its launch, hi5 has provided users with a way to view and share photos, provide status updates and join groups related to common interests. Users can use hi5 to share information with real-life friends and also meet new friends.
Games
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In 2009, hi5 completed a redesign and relaunch of the website to focus on online games. As of November 2011, the website features several hundred games with new titles added on a regular basis. With an account, users can play games against online friends. The site's games are grouped into such categories as arcade, card, sports, puzzle and shooter. Unlike Facebook, which requires users to download game applications, hi5 features its games directly on the site.
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Avatars
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A significant feature of hi5 is the ability for users to create avatars. Unlike other social networking websites, which require users to upload a profile photo, hi5 users can create and customize and avatar to represent themselves. This avatar isn't stagnant; users are able to adjust it daily to reflect their mood and interests. By looking at your friends' avatars on hi5, you get an idea of how they're feeling and what they're thinking.
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Hi5 is free to join and like other social networking websites, users must sign up by providing their name, age, email address and create a password for their account. Once you have an account, you can begin accumulating online friends, either by searching for people you know or searching according to a particular interest, such as a sport or hobby. Users can also invite friends to join hi5 by sending them an email.
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