Monthly Archives: June 2009

Rapleaf Study: Most Common First, Last, and Full Names on Facebook

Facebook is not only one of the largest communities online, it’s also one of the most cosmopolitan.  Wouldn’t it be interesting to see what the most common names are on a social network with such vast reach?  We thought so too, so one of our engineers spent a few hours during “Hackleaf” – our choose-your-own-project-for-a-day [...]
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Rapleaf, Social Graph Research, and Online Friendships in Latest BusinessWeek

Rapleaf was mentioned in yesterday’s BusinessWeek article discussing the resources companies are pouring  into studying the social graph as they begin to recognize the value of online friendships. Just a few years ago, the primary business value of friends was for our personal use, including identifying new business opportunities, getting introduced to potential clients, and seeking [...]
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  • About Rapleaf

    Rapleaf is a San Francisco-based startup with an ambitious vision: we want every person to have a meaningful, personalized online experience. We help Fortune 1000 companies understand their customers, engage them more meaningfully in social media, and deliver the right content at the right time. We also help consumers understand their online footprint.