2010 Social Networking Websites Review Comparisons

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Why Social Networking?

Through social networking, people can use networks of online friends and group memberships to keep
in touch with current friends, reconnect with old friends or create real–life friendships through similar
interests or groups. Besides establishing important social relationships, social networking members can
share their interests with other like–minded members by joining groups and forums. Some networking
can also help members find a job or establish business contacts.

Most social networking websites also offer additional features. In addition to blogs and forums,
members can express themselves by designing their profile page to reflect their personality. The most
popular extra features include music and video sections. Members can read bios of their favorite music
artists from the artist's profile page as well as listen to their favorite songs and watch music videos. The
video section can include everything from member–generated videos from hundreds of subjects to TV
clips and movie trailers.

What to Look For in Social Networking

The phenomenon of online social networking—made extremely popular by MySpace.com , has evolved
to include more than the teenage stereotype looking to expand his/her network of online friends.
People of all ages and backgrounds have discovered that they can enrich their lives through the contacts
they make on a social networking website.Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate
Social Networking websites.

Profiles
The heart and soul of social networking sites are user’s personal profiles. It’s like their own Internet
sanctuary, a place where they can express their thoughts and feelings, post photographs and show off
their network of friends. The most popular social network websites put a strong emphasis on the user’s
profile, making it easy to use yet still reflective of the user’s personality.

Security
The Internet can be a dangerous place to post personal information. All social networks should provide
the ability to set profiles to private in some way or another. Additionally they should have the ability to
report and block users.

Networking Features
A good social network goes above and beyond just allowing users to post profiles and update pictures.
Additional features should include music sections, video uploads, groups and more.

Search
The object of a social network is to find friends and expand relationships. Top social networking
websites allows members to search for other members in a safe and easy to use environment. Common
search functions include search by name, city, school and email address.

Help/Support
Most social network sites are self-explanatory. However, in the off-chance a user needs help there
needs to be some way to contact the webmaster or answers in an FAQs section.

Legitimate Friend Focus

The growing trend for social networks is to communicate and keep in touch with people you already
know. No one wants to be inundated with unsolicited spam friend requests. The best social network
sites keep profiles and search options private enough that the only people that can find you are the ones
actually looking for users in their own school or neighborhood networks. Even with a completely public
profile, users shouldn’t be bothered with more than a couple of unsolicited comments or messages.

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