How Do You Learn About Online Social Networking?
Who’s in your network? If you’re an avid social networker with a profile on MySpace, Facebook, or any other of the dozens of social networking sites, you probably already know the answer to this all-important question. But just what is social networking, and how has it changed the face of the Internet? In this article, we’ll take a close look at how you can learn about the social networking phenomenon. What Is Online Social Networking? Internet social networking is all about sharing information with friends, family, and colleagues. This information can take many forms: personal data, videos, favorite websites, news stories, blogs, and discussion forums to name a few. It’s all about keeping up with one another; finding out what your friends are doing; and learning about each other’s lives. Think interconnectedness, and that’s social networking in a nutshell. How Does Social Networking Work? First, you register for a free account on a social networking website such as MySpace or Facebook