Archive for January 25th, 2012
When people hear of social network, they automatically think of Facebook. Facebook is the number one online social networking site today. There are 800 million registered users so far and the number is growing day by day. But there is more to social network than just adding friends, sharing photos and posting comments. For example, social networking can also include professional or trade networks. People can actually find decent jobs, buy products and advertise a business through social networking sites. Fundamentally, social network can trace it roots back to the Auction Platform, eBay. eBay was launched in 1995 as an online auction site. Its features are also seen in the social networking sites of today.
Social Network sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter can be compared to eBay in terms of followers or subscribers, public feedback and comments. It can also be likened to LinkedIn, which is a Professional Network site, for its referral feature. Like most social networking sites, eBay also offers free membership to those who are interested to join. A professional network is considered a type of social network. This is a very useful network because its members include executives of Fortune 500 companies. This is a very good place to find a job and establish business contacts. Social networks bring down geographical barriers. Wherever you are located in the world, you can be reached. It can be though messaging, live or video chat.
Social networking is very helpful. It connects people of different races, religion and background.