Patent ID: 8032555
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method comprising using a computer to: record a guest key created by a content owner of a social network; store the content owner's permissioned content with the social network, each permissioned content unit being content that is created by the content owner; receive the guest key from an social network user; and allow the social network user to access the permissioned content if: wherein the content owner disseminates the guest key to at least one social network user independent of the social network; wherein when each social network user inputs the correct guest key to access the content owner's permissioned content, a relationship between each social network user and the content owner is established with the social network; wherein the permissioned content may be accessed by each social network user who inputs the correct guest key; and wherein the guest key is independent of a password required for the content owner to login to the content owner's account with the social network.