Social networking sites are all the rage today. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Bebo, to name a few, have captured people's fancy like never before. This is the way people seem to be communicating today. So what exactly is social networking, and why is it so popular?
Social networks are groups of people connected through a common platform or networking site. For example, Facebook users are all part of the Facebook community and within the community are circles of people connected as friends on Facebook. Users can chat, share photos, videos and a lot more.
Often there are applications designed to enhance the experience of using these sites. While basic apps like photo sharing maybe used by many, there are hundreds of other Facebook apps that can make the process of using Facebook exciting.
Apps can range from funny, entertaining, to plain silly. It is all about having the opportunity to have as much and perhaps even more fun with friends and family, as one would in person! But social networking is not just about connecting with existing friends.
Social networking entails making new contacts and friends based on various common denominators. This could be friends from your locality, friends who share your interests, or even belief in a common cause.
