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Social Networking - Connecting With People on the World Wide Web

Social Networking is a community-based network of people with common interests.
What is Tagged?
Tagged is a social network similar to Facebook and Myspace. Have you received an email invite to Tagged? Find out why.
Why Get Involved With Online Social Networking?
While social networking is very popular these days, some still do not understand why they might want to get involved with online social networking.
What is Twitter?
What is Twitter? A popular service with social networking, instant messaging and micro-blogging features, Twitter is still misunderstood by many people.
What is Social Networking?
An explanation of social networking including the basic architecture of a social network.
List of Social Networking Sites by Type
Social networks divided into lists by type of social network.
How to Get Started With Social Networking
How to get started with social networking by determining what you want in a social network and picking out the right social network for you.
Social Networking Basics
Social Networking Basics is an overview of social networking explaining what a social network is and the basic functions of a social network such a friends, groups, expressing yourself through media, having fun and doing business.
The Top Social Networking Sites
Social networking websites have been around since the mid-90's, but in recent years, social networking has exploded across the web. The Web 2.0 initiative has made modern social networking sites increasingly popular and easier to use than the initial wave of sites that launched in the 90's.
Tagged.com - Parental Warning
A warning to parents about Tagged.com. While initially targeted at high school students, Tagged is not altogether kid-friendly.
Social Blogging - What Is Xanga?
Xanga is a blog hosting website that combines social networking with blogging to create social blogging.
Top Social Networking Sites of General Interest
Social Networking continues to grow by leaps and bounds. The following is a list of the top social networks that do not cater to a specific theme or interest.
Top Niche Social Networking Sites
The alternative to general social networking websites are niche social networking targeted to a specific audience. This include social networking for the family, for business, for music, etc.
Top International Social Networking Sites
The top social networkings sites with a large userbase outside of the United States.
What is Facebook?
About.com guide Linda Roeder, your guide to Personal Web Pages, gives the pros and cons of Facebook, a social networking site.

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