| Social networking websites like Orkut, Myspace, | | | | 4. Choose the level of membership. Basic |
| Yahoo and more are channels through which people | | | | memberships are usually free but paid ones have |
| communicate, find lost friends, tap resources, and even | | | | more features. Begin with a free membership and then |
| find work. Online it is said to be the most vibrant and | | | | upgrade once you are comfortable. |
| action packed space. | | | | 5. Fill the user profile with care and think of how your |
| Online communities provide information, spur creativity, | | | | profile will be distinctive from others. In networking |
| channel new designs in technology, and bring | | | | unless your profile stands out you will be one among |
| like-minded people closer to one another. From the PC | | | | an ocean of profiles. To draw benefits from the site |
| or laptop a person can connect and communicate with | | | | you need to create a clear profile and maximize it by |
| the whole world. There are over 400 plus social | | | | innovating on the layout. |
| networking sites online facilitating business and social | | | | 6. Browse the World Wide Web for templates that |
| networking. The online community can congregate | | | | are compatible with the social networking site you are |
| each day 24/7 according to specific needs or | | | | registered on. Many templates are free while others |
| interests; music, sports, gaming, trekking, every human | | | | are paid. Check before you select one. |
| interest or activity has spurred its own unique social | | | | 7. Try and customize the layout. This will make your |
| networking website or channel. It is not city specific but | | | | profile distinctive and unique. Add style, color, and |
| global. | | | | panache by including clips, photos and more. |
| 1. Join a social networking site that signifies you. Do an | | | | 8. While customizing the layout think about the purpose |
| online search and go through the directories on social | | | | of your profile. If its business then try and keep it |
| networking to identify what interests you the most. | | | | dignified unless you are in a “hep” line of |
| 2. Never sign up or join on an impulse take the time to | | | | business like ornaments, cards, or music. Use fonts, |
| read about the website and browse through many | | | | colors, and graphics to add style. |
| similar sites until you find one that suits your needs. | | | | 9. Ensure that your profile has cohesiveness and |
| Read and understand the rules and privacy | | | | actually represents you in every way. What drives |
| statements. | | | | traffic on social networking sites is a profile that grabs |
| 3. Once you have found a social networking website | | | | attention. |
| that is “you” go ahead and register. When | | | | 10. Network online successfully but pay attention to |
| choosing a user name think of its use if you are | | | | security and privacy too! Read up on how to protect |
| registering for business purposes the name should | | | | yourself and ensure that social networking does not |
| trigger off recall. So curb the flights of fantasy and use | | | | put you or your family in any dangers. While there are |
| a name that is practical and will showcase you to the | | | | many positive aspects to social networking there are |
| world. | | | | negatives too. |