It seems like every time I turn around, there's a new way to do the same crap we've always done: connect and share our deepest thoughts, our media, and our hearts. It's a problem that goes back as far as the days when we connected via the Bulletin Board Systems of the 1980s-everyone thinks they have a different, better way to connect. How do you stand out in a crowded, social media space?

I suppose one way to stand out from the pack is to do something others don't do. In this case, PerfSpot, one of these social networks I hadn't heard of before now, teamed up with Jangl to provide 8 million profiles ways of connecting via the mobile phone without sharing your most personal details-free with ads, of course.

It's a great boon to the people that use PerfSpot, but I have to admit it, PerfSpot doesn't solve a problem I have that isn't solved by something I'm already using. Despite my crankiness with the me-too-ness of PerfSpot, it's good for the folks at Jangl as it yet another feather in their cap lined with partnerships.

You can see the press release for this partnership after the jump.

Jangl Pairs with PerfSpot.com, Extends Lead in Bringing Texting and Voice to Social Networks and Mobile Devices

PerfSpot's Eight Million Members Can Now Safely Text, Talk and Exchange Voicemail, Keeping Their Real Numbers Private

PLEASANTON, Calif. - March 25, 2008 - Jangl, Inc., the company connecting millions of online profiles and mobile phones, safely and privately, today announced the debut of its services in one of the world's fastest-growing social networks, PerfSpot.com, an eight million-member community designed to be the "perfect spot" for people to share, create, discover, and socialize.

Jangl's free service will let PerfSpot members connect with each other via text messages, phone calls and voicemail - all without sharing their real numbers.

In allying with PerfSpot, Jangl® widens its lead as the company bridging consumers' online lives with their mobile devices. Jangl's texting, calling and voicemail services are now available in almost 90 million online profiles, with applications in top social web communities that include Facebook, Bebo, Match.com, Friendster, Plentyoffish.com, AdultFriendFinder, Tagged and Fubar.

PerfSpot is one of the world's fastest-growing social networks, with more than 50,000 new members signing up daily. With members in 190 countries, Nielsen Online recently ranked PerfSpot as the U.K.'s fastest-growing social media site, with PerfSpot witnessing over 700 percent growth in the last nine months of 2008.1 Through a variety of tools and services, PerfSpot encourages its members to share their favorite pictures, sites, news, blogs, music, videos and more; the site already features more than 200 million user-submitted videos.

"The most popular social networks usually do one thing very well: they make sharing incredibly easy," said Michael Cerda, CEO and co-founder of Jangl, Inc. "Connecting social networks and mobile phones is fundamental to these networks' growth, to the prestigious brands that want to reach those consumers, and to consumers themselves, who are continually seeking new, better and safer ways to meet. PerfSpot thrives because it makes sharing simple and fun and, by teaming with Jangl to let their members' text and talk, PerfSpot members have gone mobile, talking and texting on the go. "

"Jangl knows how to make social networks and phones hook up, and that's why we chose them," said Hart Cunningham, founder and CEO of PerfSpot.com. "PerfSpot brings social networking to everyone, from all backgrounds, with an emphasis on sharing and safety. From day one, Jangl understood the importance of delivering their service in the context of our existing community. They understood the priorities of our members, they brought text messaging, voice and voicemail to the table, and they've done it over and over again for other communities. Jangl's service is consistent with our vision and our ambitious growth plan and, as such, they were the logical choice."

Like PerfSpot itself, Jangl for PerfSpot will be free*, supported by brief advertisements and special offers appended to text messages and audio spots played as calls are connected. The ads are one element of the Jangl Mobile Media Initiative, which is designed to connect top brands and marketers with Jangl's youthful and mobile customer base on mobile devices and PCs.

About PerfSpot.com

PerfSpot was created to provide the perfect web portal for people of any age, gender, or background to share their interests and favorite things on the web. PerfSpot.com is all about creating an online community that is free of corporate schwag.

About Jangl

Jangl® is the leader in connecting mobile devices and online identities for the hundreds of millions who socialize online and via their mobile handset. Through direct and partner distribution, Jangl is available to over 80 million people with online profiles, providing private text messaging, voicemail, and phone conversations to members of leading social web properties, including PerfSpot, Facebook, Bebo, Plentyoffish.com, Match.com, Friendster, Tagged, FriendFinder, Fubar and more. Jangl's investors include Cardinal Venture Capital, Labrador Ventures and Storm Ventures, which together have invested $9 million. Jangl is headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif., and its branded SMS and voice service and "Call Anyone" social Web directory are available on the Web at http://www.jangl.com. For company background, business information or partner contacts, visit Jangl at http://www.janglmedia.com.

Jangl is a registered trademark of Jangl, Inc. JanglMe is a trademark of Jangl, Inc.

1 http://www.nielsen-netratings.com/pr/pr_080305_UK.pdf
* Long distance charges and text message fees from your carrier may apply