A Different Kind of Social Network for Families

A new social networking service built especially for families and trusted friends. The service focuses on safety and security, while providing easy to use applications for families.

Most people with families are hesitant of posting photos of their children on the Internet. They would rather forgo the benefits of online sharing, than risk exposing their family to potential harm. Close Ties is a safe alternative built with family needs in mind. Now families can be as confident sharing photos and information online as they are paying bills.

I used to have hundreds of photos sitting on my personal computer but was reluctant to share or even Email them. Now I regularly share them with my long distant relatives and friends through Close Ties. It's fast and easy, keeping us all a bit closer during these busy times.

New Haven, CT (PRWEB) May 11, 2009 -- President and CEO David McNelis announced the launch of Close Ties, a safe and secure social networking service created for families and trusted friends.

Unlike other social networking services that can expose online information, Close Ties keeps everything secure within a private network that users build and approve. The service encrypts information using the same technologies that keep online banking safe. Sharing within a private network is intuitively controlled using Circles of Trust™. The attention to security and privacy keeps family photos and content safe from outsiders and predators.

According to founder and CEO David McNelis "Most people with families are hesitant of posting photos of their children on the Internet. They would rather forgo the benefits of online sharing, than risk exposing their family to potential harm. Close Ties is a safe alternative built with family needs in mind. Now families can be as confident sharing photos and information online as they are paying bills."

The free service provides a set of easy to use applications geared directly towards families. Photo sharing provides streamlined uploading and feedback to quickly build up online content. Photos can be rapidly flipped through while viewing, using a flow style previewer. Photo sharing is leveraged in all applications to enrich content. A recipe publishing application allows families to capture and share their food traditions online. An event planning application offers a simple way to get birthday party and family gathering invitations out and track responses. Family stories can also be posted to preserve memories for years to come.

"I used to have hundreds of photos sitting on my personal computer but was reluctant to share or even Email them. Now I regularly share them with my long distant relatives and friends through Close Ties. It's fast and easy, keeping us all a bit closer during these busy times." Sandra Suchoff - Hanover, Massachusetts - Close Ties user since 2008.

About Close Ties:
Founded in March 2008 by David McNelis, Close Ties helps families keep close and stay connected by safely sharing in a private social network. Close Ties is privately held and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. For more information please visit www.closeties.com

Contact
Mary Matthews
+1.203.915.9229
press @ closeties.com
www.closeties.com

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