MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bebo, Twitter... The list goes on and on. You've heard about them but perhaps you don't actually know anything about them.
So first things first a brief description. Social networking sites allow friends (or acquaintances) to connect. They usually include methods of discussion between two or more friends, various methods of updating your friends and family with what you're up to and other ways for people to interact depending on the social network.
The social networking sites that are the most useful to you will change depending on your interests and needs so there is no one site to recommend. The most useful will typically be though, the one that the greatest number of your friends, colleagues and/or family use. Chances are these will be either Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Facebook is a general social networking site. It has a huge user-base and doesn't really focus on any one thing in particular. It offers chat, one of the most used video sharing services on the net and has many seperate applications within it.
Twitter is a social networking site that falls under the category of micro-blogging. To put it simply, you write little amounts often (Going to see a movie in the city tonight). Many users like it because if they're away from family they can read about all of the little things that are happening in their lives instead of some broad summery in the form of the occasional email or phone call.
LinkedIn is a business based social networking site with according to their website "over 53 million members". This isn't unheard of in the world of social networking sites but it is a large number considering that most are business professionals. Business professionals should consider the possible benefits of LinkedIn.
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