How do sites like spotify and facebook stop similar sites existing?

[Seán]

I know myspace and that. But like how do they stop lots and lots of other sites taking business from them? It seems there is only one site like spotify and facebook monopolizes the market. But it must be fairly easy to set up a similar site...

[dannyboy9780]

that is a good question these days there is lots of competion on the internet every social networking site is trying to make theres better facebook is the only one thats winning myspace has choosen to do squat same thing with anything else

[shadow]

Spotify is unique because it is the only free one of its kind. The paid version is better than its competitors (yes there are some similar ones) because it load the songs fast, looks good, easy to use etc.

Facebook stays ahead of its competitors because it is always bringing out new features, there are loads of apps, the majority of people use it so its easy to find people you know etc.
I remember a few years ago bairly anyone at my school used facebook and everyone was on bebo. But things change and everyone has moved to facebook. The live chat is a great feature aswell that isnt seen on many social networking sites.

[jacksonja143]

Try grooveshark.com you will be amazed it is far superior to spotify and to go vip is 3 dollar a month there is also a app for your phone