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What Networking Social Sites Meet Your Needs?

 

Networking social sites are now home to men, women, and children of all ages who flock to the 'net for camaraderie, a place to showcase their interests, and a soapbox platform to speak their woes.

Networking social sites that used to be dominated by a teen demographic have been infiltrated by baby boomers, thirty-somethings, and even elderly people who have managed to defy the myth that our aged citizens aren't too tech-savvy.

There's a networking social site for everyone - whether you like to discuss political issues, focus on charities, meet singles, or just broadcast the day to day drudgery of your own life.

Here, we're going to take a look at some of the most promising up-and-coming web 2.0 networking social sites generating a buzz around the world.  See if one fits your criteria, and sign up - they're all free!

Some people are even using networking social sites to drum up business, sending consumers they meet in the community to their websites.  Maybe they'll learn one day that it's best not to spam, but rather engage their target audience, like I teach in Social Networking on Squidoo.

Blogging - a Microscopic Form of Networking Social Sites 

Here are some samples of blogs on Google

Blog networking social sites poppd up in the early days, and have been building steam ever since. Blogger.com and WordPress are two you can try today!
Mobile Phone Users Prefer MySpace, Facebook
Facebook and MySpace have been found to be the most popular social networking destinations for mobil...
Women's Networking Social
Free Women's Networking Social. Hosted by: ABWA. O'Mainnin's Pub & Grille. 712 State St., Bristol, T...
American Business Women Association
ABWA HOSTS a ?monthly' Networking Social on the second Tuesday of each month at O'Mainnins's...
And The Top Mobile Social Networks Are...
Despite the land grab by numerous startups looking to become the number one social network for mobil...

A Fan-Based Networking Social Site - FanPop! 

Merging the Best of Web 2.0

FanPop is a networking social site that took what is good about MySpace, Squidoo, and other top players, and rolled it all into one community.

What are you a fan of? It might be a TV show, like Heroes. Maybe it's a vegetable like blueberries, or a broad business idea like being a successful entrepreneur.

Find a "spot" on Fanpop, and join the festivities! You can post videos, exchange links, write soapbox articles, read blog headlines about the topic, and participate in a forum about it.

You can be a fan of more than one spot, and others in the community can become a fan of yours! As you build up your contributions, you have more control over the community, earning badges that give you higher editing power within the group.

Check it out - and when you're there, come say hi - my handle is GirlieGolfer.

5 Ways You Can Use Networking Social Sites 

Socialization on the 'Net Serves Many Purposes

Why Do You Connect With People Online?
  1. To vent about my life - my diet, my lovelife, my job, the traffic, friends, and family.
  2. To showcase an issue that's dear to my heart - like missing cihldren, since my best friend was kidnapped when he was just 5 years old.
  3. To promote an idea that I find important, like green living or the right to life.
  4. To educate others, like I do when I want to open people's eyes about homeschooling, marketing not being a scam, or how to have a great golf swing.
  5. To sell! Gasp - Yes, I can use networking social sites to market to consumers who may need what I have to offer. However, I'm not one who endorses spam.

YouTube - Another Networking Social Site 

Viral Videos - for Work or for Play!

You can upload fun videos, disturbing videos, or videos to increase traffic to your website. Here's one I made showing people how to add an opt in box on Squidoo!

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Comments:

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Twitter - Networking Social Site as Addictive as Crack Cocaine! 

Don't do it...you'll regret it!

Twitter is a cross between an instant message and a blog. And boy, is it addictive!

In a world where brevity is greatly admired, Twitter caters to the online audience that wants quick snippets of who's doing what, when, where, and why.

You have abour 140 characters to state what you're doing - and it's transmitted to peole's email inbox, text messaged to your followers, and even phoned directly to your fans.

Want to keep tabs on your friends' every move? Get them to Twitter with you. You can have favorite Twitters, build a Twitter profile, and even watch Twitter TV, where you see the Tweets pinpointed with a picture showing you who said what, and from where on the planet.

Try it once, but do it at your own risk. This one's taking the world by storm!

Flickr Photos - A Networking Social Site That Appeals to the Eyes! 

Share Photos with Others

Images can have a strong pull on people. Share yours today!

Sarahpregnantwithtwins by child bible story

Sarahpregnantwithtwi...

Abraham by child bible story

Abraham

Abraham-and-Hagar by child bible story

Abraham-and-Hagar

Abraham-Isaac by child bible story

Abraham-Isaac

Abraham-thanking-God by child bible story

Abraham-thanking-God

Abraham-Ishmael-Hagar by child bible story

Abraham-Ishmael-Haga...

noahs-ark by child bible story

noahs-ark

Jacob Wrestling God by child bible story

Jacob Wrestling God

Abraham Thankiing God by child bible story

Abraham Thankiing Go...

What Would a Networking Social Lens Be Without MySpace? 

MySpace - the Granddaddy of All Networking Social Sites

MySpace is everybody's space these days. While it used to be for angst-ridden teens wanting to connect to others in their age range, it's not home to people of all ages and professions.

Teachers, celebrities, politicians, and stay at home moms all have a MySpace profile where they blog, share photos, upload music, and interact with their 160+ million "friends."

While it does provide a large community, it's never been one of my favorites to use. Finding a theme that doesn't distract from the text on the profile is hard, the friends' list only has a few real friends, and the spam is plentiful on MySpace thanks to marketers who defy good advice that they have to go undercover and not blatantly advertise on the site.

Create Your Own Networking Social Site on Ning! 

Don't Join Web 2.0 - BE Web 2.0

Ning is a site where you can create your own social networking community.

You can join other communities, providing they're open to the public, or you can create a public or private community and invite people to be a part of it.

What I love about this site is that the layout and ease of use is perfect for non-technical people like me. I can have a place for viral videos, blog posts, ads, forums, and more.

You can also pay $19.95 per month to have the community hosted right on your own domain, where you have 100% control over the ads and revenue that comes in.

Networking Social Style from Lens to Lens 

You're already on this lens, so why not visit another one?

Here's a mix of some of my other lenses you might want to take a peek at!

What's Your Favorite Networking Social Site? 

Aside from Squidoo, of course!

Let me know what's hot - and why you like it!

Fanpop

What are you a fan of? Join or start a fanspot on more...1 point

LiveJournal

From a visitor: "Really a blogging site, but more...1 point

Library Thing

Catalog your books online and share it with others more...1 point

Eons

A place where spirited 50+ boomers can be a part o more...1 point

http://www.squidoo.com/freeiq-training/

1 point

PowerfulIntentions.com

Powerful Intentions is a unique Online Community b more...1 point

Text Heaven

http://www.textheaven.co.uk is a new breed of soci more...1 point

http://shopblossom.ning.com/

Shop Blossom - Nurture your Business
Helping small more...1 point

Twitter

I love this site! It's like crack for a social net more...0 points

Last.fm

Billed as a Social Music Revolution.0 points

Imeem Playlist

Share your playlist with others on the 'net.0 points

Change.Org

What do you want to change in the world?0 points

TeamSugar

Gossip, fashion, beauty - you name it!0 points

TrekEarth.com

Learn about the world through photography!0 points

DeviantArt

The largest art community in the world.0 points

TakingItGlobal.Org

Gets youth involved with doing something good.0 points

MySpace

I keep in touch with family and friends in real ti more...0 points

0 points

MyAgentBook.com - Real Estate Social Network

http://www.myagentbook.com0 points

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Networking Social Site Etiquette - Sign My Guestbook! 

You stopped in, so now say hi :)

Let me know where your lens is, and I'll stop by and visit you, too!

JayKish

Hi, Nice lens! Great content you have written. I have also a lens related to your theme Blogging, Forums, Bookmarking, Social Networking and Web 2.0

Posted September 04, 2008

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Great lens, thanks! Check out myspace layouts at http://www.basketball-layouts.com!

Posted July 14, 2008

absolute

Please visit my lens for Wowzza! The latest and greatest Social Network with an MLM pay plan!

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Posted March 25, 2008

Marian

Thank you for this info. I have to rank higher than my competition, so I need all the help I can get like this!
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Posted March 16, 2008

allenjaime

Nice lens take a look at mine: About Zubby and Yuwie.

Posted December 11, 2007

zachary epps

I'll use some of these tips for sure. This could work for my
Boulder Real Estate business so I'll check back often.

Posted September 17, 2007

myagentbook

Great resource of social networking sites across the web! Please take a look at the newest social network for real estate professionals - MyAgentBook.com - http://www.myagentbook.com

Posted August 01, 2007

SalesPractice

Excellent information. Very helpful. Thank you. 5 Stars :)

Posted July 26, 2007

Quilteralice

Hi - Great lens! Always looking for more networking opportunities! Thanks, /www.squidoo.com/aliceinstitches-ebaystore/">Alice in Stitches Quilting, Knitting, Needlework Ebay Store. Alice

Posted June 26, 2007

Encourager

Very useful lens. I find networking sites useful for getting traffic.
Popped a 5 star.
When you get a moment have a look at my lens http://www.squidoo.com/heaven-is-so-real/.

Posted June 26, 2007

Health-Nut

Hi Tiff, Thanks for the list of social sites. I certainly learned something new here, and have rated this lens as 5 stars. Please visit my lens on Gynecomastia when you have a chance.

Posted June 23, 2007

Mr_Bucks4Banners

Wonderful lens. Rated you 5*! Ning sounds cool, will look into it. Check out and help rate my Bucks4Banners ~ Make £500 Monthly With Your Sites/Blogs lens here. Thank you for reading my blurb!

Posted June 13, 2007

KarenC

Hi Tiff,
You're right. Social networking is addicting. I didn't know what I was missing. I'd appreciate it if you could drop by my first lens ever and comment.

Posted June 12, 2007

thetrusted

Ahhh Tiff,..one of the Great Masters on Social Networking (

Posted June 02, 2007

Make-money-online

Wow! Great, your lens is Great, I like it a lot. Thanks for share these precious info with me.

Do not forget to take a look at the new SQUIDOO MARKETING and get FREE targeted traffic to your lens: Squidoo Marketing

Posted May 29, 2007

aprilkerr

How about bebo.com? I saw it talked about on the news last week.

Posted May 29, 2007

ank

Hi Writertiff, great lens . I really enjoyed articles on it. However , i have also created my lens on health and fitness.In my lens you will find valuable information on What is ?Gynecomastia? and much much more. To view the lens , please
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Posted May 25, 2007

farang

Tiff, Thanks for all the great info.
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Posted May 17, 2007

trouble4u2avoid

Loved your lens, I just finished on social networking too! (my very first lens) Social Networking is a whole new world for me, but I absolutely love. Addictive! Absolutely!

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Posted May 16, 2007

Chip_Westley

Tiffany,
Networking Social Sites is another 5 star offering. I'm learning so much from your sites.
Hope you'll stop by FreeIQ Training and let me know what you think. -Chip

Posted May 13, 2007

daba373

Thank you for your comments on my lens. I've picked up quite a few tips from this informative lens..Jas from Day Job Killer

Posted May 13, 2007

FrancineNeville

Thanks for coming up with this lens. Glad to have hopped around. I am happy to build new friendship with you. Though irrelevant, I hope you can also hop around my important lens about
The Importance of Original Written Articles. mch luv

Posted May 10, 2007

technovoid

From one "Warrior" to another, a huge THANKS for all you do to help those of us who are less experienced. I learn a lot from all you lenses, ebooks and blogs. Keep up the great wotk!
JD at Natural Health Remedies

Posted May 09, 2007

affiliate_guy

Thanks for stopping by my Affiliate Marketing Online Lens. I love the info on myspace on your lens. I will be starting to take part in that soon. Keep up the good work.

Posted May 08, 2007

wahm-suzanne

Hi Tiff ~ Another 5 Star Lens! Thanks for the great info ... Stay in touch ;) Suzanne

Posted May 08, 2007

Gail_Faulkner

Tiff, Thanks for this information. Great Lens 5 stars from me. Gail at Online Business Alliance

Posted May 08, 2007

lovetheguitar

nice short and sweet lens

Posted May 07, 2007

WoodCarving

Great Lens Tiffany! I didn't know there were so many social sites out there. I'm partial to squidoo but I guess I could try and branch out :) Thanks for the insights. Rick
http://squidoo.com/custom-wood-carving

Posted May 07, 2007

wenfri

Tiff Awesome lense I made your star twinkle brighter
Wendy
http://www.squidoo.com/wendysonlinebusinessalliance

Posted May 07, 2007

gods_grace_notes

Hi Tiff, Your lenses have been some of my favorites at Squidoo...I use them often, and am thankful for the guidance as I learn my way around Web 2.0! Thanks for making that a simpler journey for me! Connie

Posted May 07, 2007

dnuttall

I put up a Twitter feed on my lens. Its rather fun. I'm sticking them all over. Why Not?
This star ratying seems not to be working :-(

Posted May 06, 2007

rauspitz

I'll paraphrase what Arthur Conley once said in a song (Sweet Soul Music) Tiff is the boss of them all, y'all. Great work again!

Posted May 06, 2007

Nice page, there be angels here!

Cheers!

Dave

Posted May 06, 2007

rangoo

Great lens! I didn't think you could do so much on this topic. This gives me some ideas for my next lens too.

Stop by mine too - http://squidoo.com/health-lifestyle
http://www.squidoo.com/freeonlinecourses

Posted May 06, 2007

DeWayne(FilmFreak)

Great job Tiff! I giving you 5 Stars!

Posted May 06, 2007

rksmythe

Great Job! You've been blessed by a SquidAngel. Keep up the good work.

Posted May 06, 2007

Lturner

Great site you have here. I gave you five stars. href="http://www.squidoo.com/real-estate-investment-strategy/">real estate
investment strategy

Posted May 05, 2007

dnuttall

Tiff, I just joined FanPop after your recommendation and you are right it is great. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my lens:Online Turnkey Business Opportunities and Ideas
Ofcourse gave you 5 stars for this one.

Posted May 05, 2007

koorb

You always provide such great infomation! Thank you Tiff!

Posted May 04, 2007

compleatdad

Tiff, another great effort here. Popped you a 5 star!

Posted May 04, 2007

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