The current Social media explosion has its roots in Web 1.0 with
friendster and old style guest book interaction.
It would be impossible to go into detail on every social media site
on the net and you probably wouldnt read it anyway. But the major
ones, by that we mean those holding the lowest Alexa rank (most
popular)
Social networking is defined as the grouping of individuals
together into to specific groups, often like a small community
or a neighborhood. Although social networking is possible in
person, especially in schools or in the workplace, it is most popular
online. This is because unlike most high schools, colleges, or
workplaces, the Internet is filled with millions, if not more, of
individuals who are looking to meet other Internet users and
develop friendships.
When it comes to social networking online, websites are used.
These websites are known as social networking websites. Social
networking websites are, in a way, like an online community of
Internet users. Depending on the social networking website in
question, many of these online community members share a
common bond, whether that bond be hobbies, religion, or politics.
Once you are granted access to a social networking website you
can begin to socialize. This socialization may include reading the
profiles or profile pages of other members or even contacting
them.
The friends that you can make are just one of the many benefits to
social networking online. Another one of those benefits includes
diversity. Unlike in most schools or workplaces, the Internet gives
individuals, from all around the world, access to social networking
sties. This means that although you are in the United States, you
could develop an online friendship with someone in Japan. Not
only will you make a new friend, you but may also learn a thing or
two about a new culture.