The word “social networking” gives you an idea of a network, which is formed to meet the purpose of socializing. The real idea of it isto expand the number of social or business contacts through individuals and combining them in to specific groups. Even as an individual, it is possible to come in contact with lots of strangers, especially in your work place or university.Nowadays the most popular way of social networking is online, that is through the internet. There are millions of people who are looking for friends to gather and share their experiences, feelings, etc. This works not only for personals but also it is an important part in business relations like finding employees and employers, initiating big deals with contractors, business marketing and much more.
This is thejust the basics on the idea that any two people on the planet can make contact through a chain, but not more than five intermediates. This is also called as six degrees concept. So the social networking establishes interconnected internet communities or personal networks. There are websites without a main focus and they are called as traditional social networking web sites. In such sites any one can become a member, whatever preferences they have. If so, after entering a site you will be able to create your own network of friends with common interests. This is howInternet plays main role in social networkingtoday. For this, sites like Facebook, MySpace, Yahoo! 360, FriendWise, FriendFinder, hi5, Orkut, and Classmates, etc. are extensively used and depending on the site, people sharetheir views on political and religious issues, hobbies, consulting and many such activities with their community members. Once you enter these websites,you’ll get chance to browse through profile pages of members and can contact them to add to your network of friends. All you need for social networking is therefore an easy access to the Internet.
There are lots of benefits from these sites. They help you to grow your friend network not only in your own country, but also opens a chance to meet and chat onlinewith people from different nations around the globe. This will give you opportunity to learn new things. It will let you to experience a unique perspective of sharing and caring for fellow beings who share your taste and interests. There are also professional networks now, designed especially for professionals. But one needs to be aware of the possible issues while you are online. The medium of indirect communication without seeing each other also opens a way to frauds and insecurity to personal information. Other issues include data theft and viruses too.For an example, when you are using ‘.edu’ email address, many of them can access to your site. Once you post real personal details such as phone numbers, addresses, social plans, etc. your information can be easily stalked by strangers. Therefore, sites like Facebook has restricted to use ‘.edu’ email addresses.
It is very important to know about safe surfing. One should keep in mind to utilize the ‘Privacy’ settings in your accounts and this will control the unwanted access to your personal data.With all these things in mind you will be able to have safe and wonderful journey with social networking sites.
