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Social Networking Websites
Maybe you've heard the term before but aren't really sure what it is.
A Social Networking website is a web-based service where users can interact with one another and develop networks of friends, family and associates by sharing common interests, opinions, and experiences.
If you’re interested in increasing sales or maintaining your current business, online Social Networking is a must if you want to get your business in front of new or existing customers.
It’s not enough if you only have a profile on a Social Networking website, but that you connect and constantly interact with others who also have profiles on those websites. Social Networking is about being social and building your relationships and reputation.
There are thousands of Social Networking websites, each offering specific advantages over one another, but in order for you to build the strongest relationships, you must utilize more than one.
Here is a list of some of the most popular Social Networking websites
- facebook.com - A social utility that connects people, to keep up with friends, upload photos, share links and videos.
- MySpace.com - Social Networking Site.
- twitter.com - Social networking and microblogging service utilizing instant messaging, SMS or a web interface.
- LinkedIn.com - A networking tool to find connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts and business partners.
- classmates.com - Reconnect with past friends and classmates.
- YouTube.com - YouTube is a way to get your videos to the people who matter to you. Upload, tag and share your videos worldwide!
- Blogger.com - Free, automated weblog publishing tool
- WordPress.com - Free blogs managed by the developers of the WordPress software. Includes custom design templates, integrated statistics, automatic spam protection and other features.
- StumbleUpon.com - A web browser plugin that allows users to discover and rate webpages, photos, videos, and news articles.
- digg.com - Technology focused news site where the stories are chosen by community members rather than editors.
