Online Social Networking

Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, for example like small communities or a neighborhood subdivision.

Although social networking is possible in person, especially in the workplace, universities, and high schools, it is most popular online this is because unlike most high schools, colleges, or workplaces, the internet is filled with millions of individuals who are looking to meet other people, to gather and share first-hand information and experiences about cooking, golfing, gardening, developing friendships professional alliances, finding employment, and business-to-business marketing.

When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used.

These websites are known as social sites. A well known online site is Facebook.

This Social networking website has online community members that share common interests in hobbies, religion, politics and alternative lifestyles.

Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize.

This socialization may include reading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting them.

The friends that you can make are just one of the many benefits to networking online.

Another one of those benefits includes diversity because the internet gives individuals from all around the world access to social networking sites. This means that although you are in the United States, you could develop an online friendship with someone in Denmark or India.

Not only will you make new friends, but you just might learn a thing or two about new cultures or new languages and learning is always a good thing.

As mentioned, social networking often involves grouping specific individuals or organizations together... ... middle of paper ...

... provide - do not post information that could be used by third parties, such as your address (home, school or workplace), date of birth, postcode, job title or information about your schedule or routine.

-Always read and understand privacy policies

Some sites may share information such as email addresses or user preferences with other companies. This may lead to an increase in spam and unwanted emails.

Remember that the internet is a public resource - so consider how others may view any information provided.

Once you are well informed and comfortable with your findings, you can begin your search from hundreds of social networking communities to join. This can easily be done by performing a standard internet search. Your search will likely return a number of results, including MySpace,

FriendWise, FriendFinder, Yahoo! 360, Facebook, Orkut, and Classmates.