Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Social Networking Sites: How it Came to be

By Trevor Kenealy


The Development of Social Networking Sites

Social networking has become part of our everyday lives. There are millions of people using these social networking websites.

This addiction to social networking is new. During the 90s, first social networking sites were made. Reconnecting with classmates before maybe the basis of the social networking sites nowadays. This is to let people connect to their old classmates. During 1997, another platform emerged which enables users to create profiles and links with friends. This site makes people meet new people. The "friends list" is used to let you send messages to other users. People with same interests get to know each other using this site.

But the speedy growth and development of networking sites came soon after early 2000s. Quite a few networking sites had been launched that year. Probably the most well-known social media sites is the one created by a man along with his college friends which afterwards altered the face of online community. The Chief executive officer had the time of his life. He was announced to be the youngest billionaire.

The key to success of every site is the simplicity and the unique features they can offer. These sites changed the way of communication around the globe. It has become a part of our daily lives.

These websites are used by businessmen to attract buyers. The professional social websites are utilized by professionals to meet other people. Sites such as these are getting more popular with 20 million users. These sites are used by traders to talk with other people. These sites give companies a place to meet each other.

Our ancestors may never have imagined such a breakthrough in technology. This innovation has significantly transformed our society. Its impact is not limited to transforming the way of living. Everything that surrounds us is affected. Newspapers have almost become obsolete. Companies whose business is telecom are faced with a Herculean challenge. Communication with people all over the world became cheaper. The world had morphed into a village where everyone can reach anyone fast.

Business transactions are consummated fast. Business meetings are done more often with internet access. Traveling expenses is kept to a minimum since travels are limited.

The users are advised to use the site in an appropriate manner. They give out badges and special offers to users that help in the charity. In the future, the sites will give the users more offers.

Most folks are participating in social networking. It has become so much more of a lifestyle where it is part of the daily routine of people. A lot of benefits can be enjoyed once one participate in any form of social media platform. However, caution should be exercised because there are a lot of frauds that proliferate in the net. It is therefore a must not to be so off guard.




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