For Facebook's next act, the social networking site will break free of its domain and let you "like" things all over the Web, according to two news reports.
The New York Times and the Financial Times tell a similar story based on unnamed sources: Facebook wants to expand beyond its core site with a "like" button that Web developers can embed in their pages. Yes, it's yet another media sharing tool in the style of Digg and Reddit -- it just happens to be aligned with the second-biggest Web site in the United States.
A lot of sites already use a "share" button to connect with Facebook, letting users post links to their news feed, but a "like" button seems more in line with the simple interaction offered by Digg. In other words, your commitment starts and ends with a simple thumbs up. It also could allow interaction with non-editorial sites, as the New York Times suggests Yelp could use the "like" feature to show users how many of their friends enjoyed a restaurant or business.
More: http://pcworld.com/article/194500/
The New York Times and the Financial Times tell a similar story based on unnamed sources: Facebook wants to expand beyond its core site with a "like" button that Web developers can embed in their pages. Yes, it's yet another media sharing tool in the style of Digg and Reddit -- it just happens to be aligned with the second-biggest Web site in the United States.
A lot of sites already use a "share" button to connect with Facebook, letting users post links to their news feed, but a "like" button seems more in line with the simple interaction offered by Digg. In other words, your commitment starts and ends with a simple thumbs up. It also could allow interaction with non-editorial sites, as the New York Times suggests Yelp could use the "like" feature to show users how many of their friends enjoyed a restaurant or business.
More: http://pcworld.com/article/194500/