When the internet first introduced and got into daily use. People couldn’t actually realize what could be its potential. As it grows and expands more and more opportunities came out of it and still is. Web 2.0 is one approach of it’s expansion. Then what is Web 2.0? It’s difficult to describe it in few words. It’s a broad concept, but basically Web 2.0 is a new and advanced way of using the Internet, framework to communicate collaborate and run business on. The most common Web 2.0 applications include blog, wikis, podcasts, social networking, SaaS(Software as a service) etc.
This time let’s learn about Social networking. What was the reason that News Corporation bought MySpace.com for US$580 million? Profiles, Comments, Photo albums, Status, Friend circles…these are the common words that used in Social networking world. Social networking is a virtual space that people express themselves with photos, graphics, color combinations and connect to each other by becoming friends. We human beings are society-oriented. So social networking has become a new approach new way for people to communicate each other. It’s a new market and new environment. Based on its strong connectivity and interactions, social networking can be a good way to advertise its products for small businesses. Also an innovative way is that sites like www.linkedin.com connects professionals and businesses people so they could actually interact each other. It has become one of the most popular widely used professional websites with more 20 million users of over 150 different countries. This websit is place for those people to meet, discuss, and exchange their business ideas. Millions and millions of people joining every day. Social networking is phenomena for the Internet to open new possibilities. Back in early 90’s websites were only created by webmasters. Online forums, chartrooms and dashboards were the only way interact with each other. But late 90’s blogs, wikis and especially social networking websites brought whole new era.
Here’s a list of the biggest social networking websites:
