Do you use the internet on a regular basis? If you do, you may know and/or already have accounts in websites such as, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Friendfeed, etc. so, what is common in them? They are social networking websites! They have, over the past few years, increased tremendously in popularity and are attracting in millions of internet users! Only recently, Facebook announced that it has passed the 500 million member mark!
I have joined several of these social networking websites and am enjoying the lifestyle of using the internet to communicate and socializing with people. I have also been observing this phenomenon of these websites gaining popularity and would like to share the reasons for the popularity:-
- Great variety and different social networking websites available in the internet. You just need to perform a google search and you can get a whole list conveniently;
- Most of these websites are free to use and very easy to sign up. Basically, an email account and some basic information such as your name and password will do;
- Websites are easy to use and navigate and you need only minimum knowledge of internet;
- Allows you to connect with friends and relatives online. You can also make new friends easily by just adding and requesting them to be your friends;
- Many websites come with different formats or different specialties. While many are for social networking purpose and micro-blogging, some even allow you to create free webpage or free blogs such as Shoutem, Vox, Posterous, etc. Other examples such as LinkedIn allows you to network with professionals in your industry and others and it is a good way to get to know people with similar business interests.
- Ability to put advertisement and market affiliate or own products. You can take the opportunity of such a vast community by monetizing and making money online while still enjoy your social networking with friends.
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