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Which Social Networks Are You Presently Using And Why?

Posted by Jeunelle • 6/19/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: blogging, blogs, networks, social networking, social networks, web2.0

I am a member of over 80 Social Networks
and would love to know which Social Networks besides BC do you currently visit or use.

Why do you use or visit them?
Are they doing good for your blogs?
What do you dislike about that Social Network?
Any Spam from them?
Drop your web2.0 concerns here.

User Comments

6/19/08

crkian

I use web 3.0 and way ahead of everyone

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1. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  AWESOME Crkian
  Please explain what Web3.0 means for our viewers and how ahead of it's time is it?
2. 6/19/08
  
  crkian
  
  I cant yet as its still in beta but I will have a write up on my new blog at the end of the weekend
3. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  Great I'll keep my eyes on your site Ckrian, that does look very interesting and I have heard other people talk about it. They sound really excited about it so I will definately check it out later.
4. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  Here is Digg's definition of Web3.0 by Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
  
  digg.com/tech_news/Eric_Schmidt_Defines_Web_3_0
  
  www.readwriteweb.com/archives/eric_schmidt_defines_web_30.php
6/19/08

kellybax

80?? Wow, are you active on all of them? I have signed up for too many over the course of the years. These days, there are only 2 sites I actually spend time on. BC of course and Flugpo. Both of them fulfill my social networking needs so I just don't bother with the others anymore.

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1. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  Thanks kellybax, I haven't heard of Flugpo but will add them to my ever growing list.
  The reason why I am so into them is because I have a new blog at www.socialnetworkersandbloggers.com/
  I am doing a lot of blogging info on each, though I have to get on the site soon
  as it's a little behind. Ah the Link is up now.
6/19/08

Theresa111

Over the past year I tried a number of different networks and the only one which works for me is this one. BlogCatalog.com ... it's the finest.

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6/19/08

LGramlich

I'm on Facebook, after years of pressure from others, but I'm also on the verge of leaving again, this time forever. It doesn't do anything for my blog or website & I barely hear from any of the "friends" who pressured me to join in the first place. Someone tried to hack my account the other day, so I think it's time to go.

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6/19/08

Jeunelle

Great Theresa111, glad this one is working great for you.

LGramlich I know your dilemma as I'm a member there too and the many applications are annoying especially the "I wanna slip a finger in you application" which I really hate to see in my message box. lmao

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1. 6/19/08
  
  LGramlich
  
  I only have one app--Pet Dragons--which I thought was pointless enough. My "friends" keep sending requests for me to install more apps, but I just ignore them all. If they want to keep in touch w/me they can e-mail me...Just like BEFORE I signed up...But I won't hold my breath.
2. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @LGramlich...Yes that's what I do too.
  I just ignore them or delete them stupid things off my profile page.
  After a while, your friends will know what to send and what not to send.
  I try not to participate in most of them and it's quite easy to do.
  They do fill up your whole profile page when you log in and I hate that.
  
  One thing I do have that's really useful is that Roboform
  www.Roboform.com
  I can't remember all those annoying passwords but this automatic password manager
  does and log in is the quickest.
  
  Very useful when you're pressed for time and can't remember all the passwords
  to all these social networks.
3. 6/20/08
  
  LGramlich
  
  I don't have a problem with logins, particularly as I'm not a member of many things. I know some people call it "Facecrack," but I call it "annoying, non-secure waste of time."
6/19/08

richrf

BC, Sometimes Digg. I am going to start up my own on Links.com pretty soon. I hope you will join in. It is going to be all about Links.

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1. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  I'm there Richf, thanks for the invite
2. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  Great idea too Richrf. It sure is great for traffic and interaction to your blog/website,
  so is installing a forum which I hope to do soon on all my sites.
6/19/08

newward

I am a regualr user of
Facebook
MySpace
Digg
Stumble
Delcious
Blog Catalog
Twitter
LinkedIn

Each offer a different type of netowrking opporunity and type of connection. Because much of my writing on marketing, I also play on social networks so I can write about it and consult for my clients

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1. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  Right on Newward and Cooper, I use all those too.
  Take a peek at where I'm sometimes www.socialnetworkersandbloggers.com/social-networks/
  BUSY, BUSY, BUSY.
  
  I know it looks crazy but I love to meet lots of online friends.
  Great way to pass along and receive lots of info on various things and going on's in the net.
2. 6/19/08
  
  newward
  
  sheeesh - I forgot about active rain, ning and friendster - LOL
6/19/08

cooper

I use very few. I don't use BC for traffic I just find it fascinating to read the threads so I don't think of it as a social network.

I belong to "20 something bloggers" and mybloglog. I have a twitter account, linked in account, i belong to Digg, reddit, technorati, stumble,FB, tons, most of which I never visit or visit rarely.

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6/19/08

Jeunelle

Some of these like Linkedin, you can get really nice testimonial to your profile
if you made some friends there and if you need a testimonial.
More serious networkers are hiding out in Linkedin.
I met lots of the creators for new software applications there
and they are pretty friendly with the invites or you want to add them to your list of friends.

Heck there's even a new social network for people over 40 years old called www.Boomj.com
I gotta add them to my list soon.

You can start your own network too but how do you choose which is right for you?

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6/19/08

mayjah

Great list over there on your site Jeunelle. But you don't have plurk or friendfeed listed, 2 of the recent hot ones.I guess it is never ending with social sites.

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1. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  You're right these darn sites can go on and on forever, new ones being created everyday.
  You can get your own Ning network and others similar. When does it end?
  Thanks for these two, I'll join them soon to add, as that's what I do.
  
  I do use ONE Gmail account for all of them cause you can get lots of emails,
  spam and other junk from all of them.
  You can delete everything with the Gmail delete button lots faster than hotmail or yahoo's.
6/19/08

RioTheYorkiePoo

Hello Jeunelle
I use:
www.RioTheYorkiePoo.com
It is a great place to hang out,
meet interesting people, make friends,
upload pictures and videos, blog, vlog
and get paid while doing it!

The reason I like it so much
is because I can make money while
doing the things I love!

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6/19/08

Jeunelle

@RioTheYorkiePoo Great I'll check them out too later.

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6/19/08

mariamichelle

Not really any. They advise teachers against My Space

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1. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @mariamichelle ...MySpace is da pits
  www.blogcatalog.com/discuss/entry/thatll-teach-em
6/19/08

mariamichelle

I'm not worried about it. Do resent the fact that because I'm a teacher it could prevent me from getting licensed - crazy!

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1. 6/19/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @mariamichelle... yeah I know, that sucks big time.
  I guess you have to be careful not to lose your license, bummer
6/19/08

mariamichelle

I did just join Linkedin. Glad to hear they are legit.

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1. 6/20/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  Awesome mariamichelle, I will try to hook up with you later.
  Lots of serious people there.
6/20/08

dotartdude

These are the sites I frequent. I'm listing the most addictive (at least for me) first:

VideoSift, BlogCatalog, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, MySpace, MyBlogLog, Multiply, LiveJournal, Pownce, Mashable, Mahalo, Vimeo, StumbleUpon, Technorati, ArtScuttlebut/Art Calendar, Slide, dotdashcreate, BlogsRecord, Stemble, GLCZone, Ididgo, GoToRead, Revver, Frappr, Tagged, Blogged, Yahoo 360˚, Windows Live, Classmates, Orkut, Linked In, digg, reddit, Mixx

Why?

• Interacting with the other people on the sites
> discussions
> learning from others
> generating ideas from what I read or see
> being entertained
> being silly
• Meeting new people from all over the globe
• Reconnecting with other people I’ve known
• Interacting with folks I already know
• Having a chance to be creative
• Receiving feedback on artwork and videos

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6/20/08

calais50

Mybloglog
Myspace
Stumble
BC of course
Technorati
a few others that I signed up for and forgot about

BC is where most traffic comes from. A little from mybloglog. I just use myspace to connect with real life friends and old classmates.

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1. 6/20/08
  
  JDh888
  
  ah, i'm on all of these as well
  
  and several i forgot as well
6/20/08

Jeunelle

@dotartdude....Yeah exactly the reasons you gave are the same reasons I joined.
Some of the networks you have listed here I haven't had the time to sign up for as yet
but yes thanks for the list, I will make an effort soon.
It's good to expand your horizons if you have some spare time.

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6/20/08

br3adman

digg

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1. 7/06/08
  
  achuna
  
  johncow???
6/20/08

Jeunelle

Now Digg is great but a little slow for me.
I do like the blogs though and do pop in to see what's new.
Nice br3adman

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6/20/08

LGramlich

It's kind of funny, actually...I don't consider things like del.icio.us, digg, BC, technorati, etc. "social networks." Perhaps a good question would be; How do you define "social network?"

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1. 6/20/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @LGramlich ...I go there to find bits of information.
  As far as a social site, it really isn't for me.
  Interaction sucks there or at least that is my opinion
  but everyone is different and must decide what it is they are looking for
  and want out of a social network.
7/06/08

Jeunelle

Plus I also want to add that I have meet many friends from del.icio.us, digg, technorati
as they blog and network all over, you may meet them there first
but later you come to recognize them at other social networks
and your name and site sometimes gets passed around, so it all good.

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7/06/08

thoughtsofg

Hm....BC...and BC. I have Technorati, MyBlogLog, and Stumble, but Blogcatalog is what I've been using exclusively. Haven't had the time or motivation to go all hardcore joining other social networks lol. I could probably do better *hangs head in shame*

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1. 7/06/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @thoughsofg...Awwww don't feel ashamed, you are probably smarter than some of us.
  As long as they are working for you, that's all that matters.
  One of the reasons I joined so many Social Networks is to make more friends
  and their interest gets them to view my blogs if I'm lucky. So far it's working.
2. 7/06/08
  
  thoughtsofg
  
  Hey that sounds great. I would do it but I have so much other stuff to do. Going crazy trying to find a job and applying for scholarships and all that good junk. Curse those college bills. But hey I knocked out my cold; I feel GOOD.
7/06/08

Jeunelle

@thoughtsdofg...Great glad that cold is gone.
Yup another thing I failed to mention is it really all boils down to TIME.
Only join Social Networks that you have time to keep up with.
I simply visit the ones I joined when I have time and some I don't visit for weeks
but I eventually pop in to see whats going on in the neighborhood.

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7/07/08

brennybaby

I use Facebook, Del.icio.us, Technorati, hi5, LinkedIn and Blogcatalog- aside from Google, the last is best for traffic.

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1. 7/07/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @brennybaby...yes that is true, the last is best for traffic. Good going.
12/09/08

Jeunelle

OH MY GOD...HERE IS MASHABLE'S BIG LIST

Mashable comprised a huge list of social networks that can help you get your blog
seen by other social networkers out there. This is one big list
mashable.com/2007/10/23/social-networking-god/

Maddie Grant over at twitter is now offering some social media status tips
and she is working on a good blogging workshop.
twitter.com/maddiegrant

You really have to get out there and make yourself and your blog know if want to gain
some more comments and visitors to your blog.

"What can social media do for you" presentation is live: budurl.com/9wlf

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12/09/08

libdrone

In addition to BC, I am on Entrecard, Stumble Upon and CMF Forums. BC and CMF Forums are good for hanging out and chatting and meeting and learning from other bloggers, BC sends a small but steady stream of visitors, Stumble Upon stumblers sometimes stampede by the thousands (6500 on my most popular stumbled post) but they are even less sticky than the EC chain dropping traffic. I am still using Entrecard, but no longer dropping three hundred cards a day. I am focusing on visiting and discovering quality blogs and if there is a widget I drop, but that is Not my purpose for being there anymore.

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1. 12/09/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @libdrone..nice I'm on stumble too and I get some really helpful finds as far as blogs
  with good content over there.
2. 12/10/08
  
  libdrone
  
  oh. and I forgot. I am also on twitter, but mostly I just talk to friends there rather than promote my site
12/09/08

mand3rd

I use MyBloglog, Facebook, Friendster, Multiply, Twitter, Google Friend Connect, Entrecard and Rejaw.

typicalpinoyuppie.blogspot.com/

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1. 12/09/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @mandrd..Rejaw I haven't heard of but will take a peek at. Google friend connect I just downloaded 2 hours ago and I have to upload it to my site, that one looks really cool.
  I like to move around especially when I start to get bored with any social network,
  I can always hide out at another one.
12/10/08

Future

Orkut and BC.

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1. 12/11/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @Future....I haven't tried Orkut as yet...thanks for the reminder...I'll take a peek at them.
12/10/08

mizhelena

Im presently using twitter alot.. I like my info in bite size easy to digest chunks

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1. 12/11/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @mizhelena.....girl I'm still getting over Mashable's huge list. HUGE
  
  Mashable comprised a huge list of social networks that can help you get your blog
  seen by other social networkers out there. This is one big list
  mashable.com/2007/10/23/social-networking-god/
12/11/08

LynneaUrania

I use Facebook. I like it when I want to tweak the noses of ministers, which a lot of my friends are.

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1. 12/13/08
  
  Jeunelle
  
  @LynneaUrania....yup and there are a lot of ministers over at Facebook. Good Gawd.
  
  Mashable comprised a huge list of social networks that can help you get your blog
  seen by other social networkers out there. This is one big list
  mashable.com/2007/10/23/social-networking-god/
12/13/08

1greenthumb

I have also signed up for what seems like a million different social networks, u name it I have signed up for it...

The only ones that really seem to bring in any traffic are...

Stumbled Upon
Blogcatalog
Facebook

and reddit, but I don't think that really qualifies as a social network : )

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12/13/08

RandomHelena

I'm a facebook addict and i'm not afraid to admit it.

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