What is a blog or social network really? What are
they for? Since the dawn of the information age has come to blossom, the
Internet world has blossomed as well.
The connectability and reaching out for new and
unique social settings and situations have spawned an influx of interesting and
viable resources for information sharing and socialization. The social network
scenario has come to a momentous explosion, with every viable type of interest,
hobby, business, and group represented. The socialization and searchability of
the Internet, (thanks in a major way to Google) has become fun, entertaining,
informative, and interactive.
People from every walk of life are exchanging
knowledge and information. They are having fun in the process with the different
forums for social networking. The games, chats, groups, networks, and topics are
limitless.
The definition of a blog is really just an online
diary of sorts, a shared journal of whatever the author finds interesting and
worthy of sharing. The postings usually sit in chronological order or reverse
chronological order. Typically updated daily or weekly, the blog entries reflect
a particular topic, the personality of the author, and possibly what they are
passionate about.
A blog is a social network in itself, maybe far
removed from your contacts more so than a static website oriented toward a group
gathering, but still a social network of blogs and bloggers in
itself.
Now, a social network includes sometimes a sub set
of blogs, hosted on the social network site, blogger groups, and then a variety
of other groups, networks, people, topics, graphics, profiles, and
fun.
A Social Network is defined as any website that
allows multiple users to publish content themselves. The information may be on
any subject and seen by potential friends, mates, group members, employers, or
employees.
Creation of your profile at various social network
sites is your stamp or first contribution to any social network. Exchanging
public and private messages, list groups they are connected to, and make friends
in a variety of ways. Commenting on others submissions is a great way to
interact in the social network world.
The core topics and who the social network draws to
its site are key to choosing if that site is for you. Most of the social
networks around are free to join and become a member of. This will allow you the
freedom to get to know a site and see if it is for you or not. Get connected on
the Internet and enjoy.
Stephanie Haile Google Me ;) aka Wavecritter