eBay Launches 'Neighborhoods' Feature

San Francisco, eBay launched its own version of a social-networking service on Wednesday. The "Neighborhoods" feature encourages users to post photos, product reviews, tips and responses—creating a more visual and interactive experience than eBay's text-based discussion forums.

The move is one result of a broad reorganization strategy started in late 2006, when eBay’s growth rate began to slow.