Meet the OpenSocial Containers: Netlog

This document introduces Netlog as a social network with over 35 million members and 4 billion pageviews per month available in over 20 languages. It discusses Netlog's history with its own API and its decision to become an OpenSocial container to allow third party applications. It outlines Netlog's guidelines for applications, including no autoplay ads or spam. It describes how applications can integrate with users, communicate directly with users, and earn rewards including branding, sponsorships and revenue share. Finally, it provides Netlog's roadmap for opening its OpenSocial container with application deadlines and launches.