What is Social Networking?

Social Networking - perhaps you've heard of it before, but are not quite sure what it means.  

Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision, if you will.  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 of individuals who are looking to meet other internet users to develop friendships and business relationships, too.  

When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used.  These websites are known as social sites.  Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users.  Depending on the website in question, many of these online community members share a common interest such as hobbies, business, religion, or politics.  Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize.  This socialization may include reading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting them.  Information taken from www.socialnetworking.com. Google "Social Networking" for more information.

Social Networking is important to Real Estate agents because the largest percentage of their future customers use social networking regularly.

Social Network document.pdf

Social Network Links (Some of the most popular with millions of members)