Facebook:
To access Facebook.com, you must create an account on the site which is free.
Facebook’s terms of use state that members must be at least 13 years old with
valid email ID’s. After updating you’re details, your Facebook profile is
generated.
Google+ : As it made its debut in the early
summer of 2011, Google+ was the fastest growing social network the web has ever
seen. It seems as if Google has finally created something that people are
actually excited to use – unlike previously failed attempts at jumping on the
social media bandwagon with projects like Google Wave and Google Buzz.
Pinterest
is still a baby in the world of social networking, but it’s growing up fast. As
the fastest standalone site ever to reach 10 million monthly unique visits,
it’s beautiful and intuitive user platform is definitely turning heads online.
YouTube: Nothing quite compares to YouTube
when it comes to video sharing. Although owned by Google, YouTube is still
recognized as a separate social network all its own, and one that revolves
entirely around video production, vlogging, movie-making and music sharing.
Foursquare:
Foursquare is where it’s all at. The idea here is to download the mobile app
for iPhone or Android and check-in to venues that you visit. It’s a fun way to
compete with you friends for points and badges, while also gaining the
opportunity to save with some places that incorporate Foursquare deals into
their business.
Tumblr: is another form of microblogging, but
unlike Twitter, it is heavily influenced by image sharing. You can follow other
users and be followed back. “Reblogging” and “liking” is a popular way to
interact. If you post great content, you might be surprised to see how many
followers you can attract.
MySpace: On MySpace, your social network
starts growing from the first day. When you join MySpace, the first step is to
create a profile. You then, invite friends to join there and search for your
friends on already profiled on MySpace these friends become your initial Friend
Space.
Twitter: Twitter is a very simple service that
is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about social networking service
providers. When you have a Twitter account, you can use the service to post and
receive messages to a network of contacts, as opposed to send bulk email
messages. You can build your network of contacts, and invite others to receive
your Tweets, and can follow other members’ posts.
LinkedIn: LinkedIn is an online social network
for business professionals, which is designed
specifically for professional
networking, to help them find a job, discover sales leads, connect with
potential business partners. Unlike most of the other social networks, LinkedIn
does not focus on making friends or sharing media like photos, videos and
music.
Bebo: In the United Kingdom, Bebo is the second best social
network. Bebo allows users to create social networking profiles for free. It
offers many of the same features as other social networking sites. You can
register a free account with Bebo and upload photos, videos and information.
Friendster: Friendster was one of the first Web
sites to bring it into mass culture. It was designed as a place to connect with
friends, family, colleagues and new friends over the Internet. However, it went
beyond just a one-way communication.
Hi5: Hi5 shares many similarities with many social network
sites; however, it introduces some twists that make it worthwhile for people
who love trying out new and interesting online communities. However, it is not
one of the popular sites in the United States. This was a strategic move from
the founder, therefore, Hi5 claims around 60 million members from more than 200
countries other than the US.
Agryd:
Agryd is an Indian Social Networking
Website that not only provides just a platform to connect with friends and folk
but also offers you several exciting features like chatting, audio-video conferencing,
blogging, polling, photo sharing, listening music, video streaming, free gift
sending and lots more.
Badoo:
Badoo is a multi-lingual social networking website. It is gaining popularity in
emerging markets like Russia and Brazil. The site allows users to create profiles,
send each other messages, and rate each other’s profile pictures at no cost.
NING: Ning is the leading online platform for the world’s
organizers, activists and influencers to create social experiences that inspire
action. It helps you create a safe and secure place online for like-minded
people.
Classmates: Classmates.com is different from
most social networks, in the sense that most of its features are available to
premium member. The price for premium members depends on the length of the
agreement – shorter term results in a higher cost per month. Classmates.com is
primarily used to reconnect with old classmates.
Reddit:
Reddit has a very strong and closely knit community. If you do nothing but
promote your own stuff on Reddit, you probably won’t be making anyone very
happy over there. Submitted links to content get voted up or down by users.
Links that receive the most upvotes will get pushed to the first page where the
potential for viewership is huge.
StumbleUpon: It is channel surfing for the web. You
simply choose specific categories of interest and press “Stumble!” to load a
new page or website for you to view. You can submit your own pages, like other
pages, and growing a following.
