Guide Note:

LiveJournal is a free blogging and social networking site. Founded in 1999. LiveJournal was one of the first blogging services to reach a large audience and is considered to be one of the larger successes of the "Web 1.0" movement. Since its inception over 15 million journals have been created by users of the site.

Fast Facts:

Launched in 1999
Created by Brad Fitzpatrick
Owned by Six Apart
Approx 1.7 million active accounts
Mascot: Frank the Goat

Purchase by Six Apart:

In January of 2005 Six Apart purchased Live Journal from its creator Fitzpatrick. Unable to keep up with the administrative work of the web site Fitzpatrick told users the sale was needed to keep the web site going. He also reassured users that Six Apart would respect the current core values of the service.

Purchase by SUP:

In December of 2007 it was announced that Russian company SUP had acquired LiveJournal. Previously the two had worked together on a licensing deal which raised some concerns by the many LiveJournal users. After the sale some users reacted unfavorably, they felt the growing Russian user base would be targeted in cases where they spoke negatively about their current political administration.

Categories

Technology | Programming, Design and Development | Internet | Blog Engines and Software | Web 2.0

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LiveJournal

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: LiveJournal
LiveJournal: Join
Wikipedia: LiveJournal | List of Notable LiveJournal Users
Download Squad: LiveJournal
MetaFilter: LiveJournal
Del.icio.us: LiveJournal
Review: "Decoding Blogs - LiveJournal" (2007)

LiveJournal Info and Reviews

Parent Company: Six Apart
Developer: Danga Interactive
LiveJournal: Quick Tour | Statistics
Wikipedia: Timeline of LiveJournal
PC Magazine: "Decoding Blogs - LiveJournal" (2007)

Founder (Brad Fitzpatrick)

Wikipedia: Brad Fitzpatrick
LiveJournal: Brad
Valleywag: Brad Fitzpatrick

LiveJournal News and News on LiveJournal

LiveJournal: News
Google News: LiveJournal
WebWare.com: LiveJournal appoints Yahoo alum as new exec (June 12, 2008)
TechCrunch: "LiveJournal Pushes Ad Sponsored Communities, Features" (2006)
Wired: "China Blocks LiveJournal" (2007)
CNET: "Mass Deletion Sparks LiveJournal Revolt" (2007)

LiveJournal Tips and Support

LiveJournal: FAQ | Support | How Do I...
eHow: LiveJournal How-to Articles

LiveJournal Tools and Hacks

Sturdy and Servicable: Backing Up Your LJ: a Guide for Windows Users
Firefox Add-ons: LiveJournal Addons
LJBook: Turn Your Blog Into a PDF Book
Userscripts.org: LiveJournal Scripts

LiveJournal Parody and Criticism

DeadJournal
Blog: Exposing LJ Abuse
Wired: "You and Your LiveJournal and You" (2006)
Urban Dictionary: LiveJournal
Song: Mirrors on Shoes - "LiveJournal" (3.2 Mbs)

LiveJournal Customization

LiveJournal: Customization
Everything_LJ

Layouts

Freelayouts @ LiveJournal
Premade LJs
LiveJournal: How Do I Customize the Look of My Journal or Community?
CreateBlog: LiveJournal Layouts

Mood Themes

LiveJournal: How Do I Create a Custom Mood Theme?
LJ Directory: Mood Themes
Mood Mania

Userpics

LiveJournal: FAQ - Userpics
LiveJournal Community: Icon Addicts
LJ Directory: Icons
LiveJournal Community: LJ Icons R Us
MusesRealm: Live Journal Icons
LiveJournal Community: Icons

LiveJournal Competitors

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