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description of social networking and how it is both present in person as well as internet. Online social networking is one of the most popular forms of social networking. We see this with sites such as facebook, myspace, and even twitter. Its an interesting concept.

within one year social networks account for 10% of all internet time. the site talks about how much use of internet time goes into social networks and which ones we can find to be most popular, no surprise here but facebook takes the lead. The article talks about how the demographic of social network users is ranging in age and becoming more popular with older members which we all know is true.

A mindboggling look at some statistics of social media.

Reason why it starts out: with one person, trying to stay connected Why you sign up: research networks to see which one best suits you Gives reasons why social networks become popular: What yo can do on it type of social network what the experience is like

All the up-to-date how to's and don'ts of social networks. Any type of question you have about different social networks can be found here ! Suprisingly, there is an increase of usage on cell phones for social networks.

Social Media websites are growing and is becoming the fastest source to receive news and information on others from all over the world. In the US, the first pictures from the recent disaster in Haiti was released from social media.

A site explaining how to follow events in Chile using social media.

states that there are other uses for social networks today: indirectly turned into marketing sites for affiliations and product promotions. 'the article also goes on to tell you about some other networking sites that are not as popular as twitter, facebook, blogger, and myspace but carry the same benefits

how social networking sites are good for business due simply to the fact that it is free advertising for them. with the rising popularity of these sites we find more businesses like giant eagle creating pages and posting advertisements on them as well. Its a cheap way to reach hundreds of people.

the popularity of facebook since it has taken flight in the past five years it has sky rocketed to the number one spot. The monthly visits between social networks are huge but it is still surprising that myspace (once holding the number one spot) still more popular then twitter which is a decent new found technology for reporting someones status.

Coca-Cola plans to create ad involving social media for their big super bowl ad. Does this mean that the vast majority of different audience members understand and know what social media is and how it works?

The latest in social media: enter your credit card number and instantly display everything you buy. Genius or the height of intrusiveness? Or, if we can't tell, is this about some sort of triumph of social media over privacy?

This basically gives a list of recommendations to keep in mind when you are updating or creating your social networking sites, just things like to selectively join common interest groups, and to limit the types of pictures you have on your profile.

US survey reveals that 56% of journalist research on social media while conducting stories. All most all of journalist use Google, 89% use blogs, and 89% use company's website. Facebook and Twitter are slowly cathing up to these figures

This article talks about the ways companies use what we post on our social media. For example, if we blog about something it can be added to their database. Companies are using this information to find out what and who they should be advertising to.

gives a list of reasons why they are so popular.. easy to use free (in most cases with the most popular ones) different formats perks of being a member (free web page, music, meeting people)

background information: how it started first sites what you could do definition basic information need to understand how social network sites got to where they are today

This site compares two popular social media sites, del.icio.us and StumbleUpon and tells you the advantages of both sites. From personal experience, StumbleUpon is very addicting and can be detrimental to your life... but totally awesome! As for del.icio.us, I had never heard of it so I found it very interesting.

A convention honoring Social Media is being held in NYC this week. Check out different seminars that interest you !

The article basically says that due to the advent of social networking sites, children have become more interested in instant gratification and have shortened their attention spans.