Social Networking Takes Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Social interaction platforms: Orkut (my fev), LinkedIn, MySpace and Facebook, have grown dramatically in recent years, with more people joining every day. Once it was a niche activity, online social networking now engages millions of consumers and has become an integral part of many people’s lives… I can live with out food for one day but with out internet its difficult for me!

 

Currently, one out of every four people online visits social networking sites, according to the Consumer Internet Barometer report……

 

I started social networking early 2005 with Orkut; initially I was quite bored of it but after regular contribution in the communities, silly scraps & testimonials….. I was fascinated towards it… later on I introduced many of my friends & family member….but now I’m connected to other networking platforms say LinkedIn, Facebook, myspace & namesdatabase.

 

I feel LinkedIn quite valuable for social networking with working professionals for their valuable advise & support! According to consumer internet barometer survey; “Online social networking is an integral part of many people’s lives and a natural extension of our means of communication which the Internet has created. The next growth wave will be expanding and incorporating these networks into our business lives.”

 

Orkut, Facebook, LinkedIn & MySpace has become the part of daily practice….About half of social networkers visit these sites on a daily basis. In fact, many of my friends say they log on several times a day…..Mostly people are logging onto these social networks from everywhere. While the majority of user’s logs onto social networking sites from home…Few people like me log on at work ……

 

According to the survey of Conference board….women are more likely to frequent social networking sites than men. In general, women use the internet more than men for personal communication.

 

 

 

Advantages…

1.       Got reconnect to lost relationship (my school frndzzz)

2.       The cheery atmosphere which introduced to new friends

3.       Got introduced to business executives

4.       Being in contact with all of my friends

5.       Received help from consultant around the globe

 

The main reason cited by the vast majority of online consumers — at least four out of five — for visiting social networking sites is to be able to connect with friends….and many people update and maintain their online profile, email, and connect with family & friendzzzz

 

These social interaction platforms are valuable if it is utilized in effectively and it helps you to move ahead in life…..