Get ready for the new social network, ModMetro. Its new attitude towards social networking is going to revolutionize the medium. ModMetro is an entirely local network that aims to connect users with businesses. It’s currently in its beta phase, and is restricted to Bergen County New Jersey, but within the next year, it’s going to expand to the surrounding area, including New York and the Tri State area. The local aspect of the new network is driven by the directory, which is going to change what people expect out of a social network

By itself, ModMetro’s directory isn’t all that revolutionary. It does exactly what you expect a directory to do. Businesses make listings (which contain information such as email addresses, telephone numbers, websites, street addresses) for users to see. Listings can also contain photos and videos. But because it’s contained in a social network, users interact with it in a very different way. For example, listings can be linked to events hosted by businesses. By spreading the word on a social network, businesses can reach out to a whole new group of people, and interact with them in an entirely new way.

The content on each directory listing is broken into several pieces, which are contained on separate tabs. These tabs include events, videos, photos, info, maps, and reviews. Reviews are the most important part of the directory listing, and they separate ModMetro’s offering from the competition. These reviews are left by the social network’s users, and contain a comment, and a 1-5 star ranking. Using the review system, users can tell others what they think about a business. And, since it’s a social network, you can look for reviews posted by your friends, whom you know you can trust.

Reviews are great for deciding if a business you’ve found is legitimate, but what if you’re trying to look for a new service? Well, the directory can also help you there. If you aren’t sure exactly what you’re looking for, you can use the categories in ModMetro’s directory to browse. The categories include Home & Garden, Motor & Vehicle, Dining & Nightlife, Hotels & Accommodations, Education, Legal Services, Insurance, and more. Using the categories, you can get a taste of many different businesses, and decide which one you want to utilize. Listings can be sorted by location, so you can find close, relevant services.

ModMetro is a great social network. It has everything you need to connect to all of your friends (as every social network should). But it also has everything you need to connect you to local businesses-not something every network has. ModMetro users can easily find, rate, and review local businesses; all without having to leave the social network. It’s a revolution in social media, and it’s definitely a welcome change.

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