Wired Latinos

A new Spanish website called 1001Consejos.com (1001 pieces of advice) was launched today by online marketing veteran Pilar Lazzati of Baltimore. It is a social networking site with emphasis on giving and receiving advice from its member base.

The new site is targeted toward the exploding US Latino market, as well as those who speak Spanish in South America and abroad.

"We wanted to create a one stop-shop community where we, as Latinos, could help and support each other with sound advice," Ms. Lazzati told WiredLatinos.

"Latinos can use 1001Consejos.com for every purpose," she explained.

"A mother can browse 1001 Consejos to find a bargain on their family trip, while her son checks the the latest soccer scores. He can then chat with his Dad about the game, while Dad shares financial advice with his best friend. 1001 Consejos is revolutionary!"

1001Consejos.com gives users a place to look up recipies, find shopping bargains, buy entertainment tickets, or find up-to-the minute sport scores, among other advice and tips. Below is a list of information you may find on 1001Consejos.com:

• Look up daily horoscopes
• Track the progress of your pregnancy and your baby's development
• Find job openings
• Find maps and directions
• Interact with friends and family
• Listen to the latest music
• Get the latest entertainment industry gossip
• Share advice on beauty, business, health, family, education, love and money
• Use the latest tools for translation, currency conversion, baby naming & much more...

Asked if 1001Consejos would be launched in English, Ms. Lazzati said most likely by the end of this year. A phone application, however, should be ready sometime in the fall.