Meebo

The web based company I researched was Meebo. I’ve used this website a few years ago to keep updated on my instant messaging services, and the best part is that users don’t have to download each IM program. The user signs onto the Meebo server, which connects them to the desired IM service.
They’re mission:“Integrating all social networks and communications channels into a single, simple-to-use solution, Meebo enables users to easily share content and communicate in real time with the people who matter to them.”
The site does make money; they have an ad bar on the lower left side of the screen after the user is logged on. When I used this site back in 07/08 the worth of the site was climbing. It was worth $60 – $70 million; and after reading an article published in 08, it was shooting to be worth $200- $250 million. I can’t see the site being worth as much as it was because of all the new apps that are popping up in the market. Text messaging is becoming more of an IM service, and people use Facebook chat more than ever. I think Meebo’s user rate will fall, unless they can find another solution to tie all the website chats into one single outlet. Otherwise the site is old technology and will fade away.