The more popular social networking sites than email

Two-thirds of Internet users (67%) use social networking sites, to the email (65.1%), according to new Nielsen Online study.First, the audience of social networking sites becoming more diverse: mostly invested in early youth, it is 35-49 years old who landed in 2008.Social networking is the trend these days. The popularity of social networking sites has made students, professionals, and even seniors rushing to get home just to update their accounts, tweet about how their days went by, post something on their walls, and upload images or videos of themselves. These sites offer a fresh breather from a long and tiring day's work. They present various opportunities and benefits that offline networking don't.

1. Connect People

Online networking enables people to get connected with their families, friends, and loved-ones around the world. Through these sites, overseas communication has been made easier. Not only do they connect existing relationships, they also help in building new ones. By adding new friends and interacting with other people online, meaningful and fruitful relationships are built. How many marriages and romantic relationships have been established through social networking? The list goes on and on.

Mutual friends of other users can provide connections which can be helpful in the long run; whether they are looking for interesting people to befriend, or finding long-lost acquaintances. By using the maximum potential of social networking sites, anything can be possible.

2. Entertainment

Twitter lets its users follow their favorite stars and celebrities. By following their favorite icons, they get the chance to exchange tweets with them, share insights, and provide constructive criticisms.

Facebook, on the other hand, allow famous celebrities to create fan pages to give updates, provide news, and connect with their wide fan base. And one of the most well-liked celebrities on the social networking website is Eminem, reaching as much as forty-one million fans.

Another up-to-the-minute common feature of social networking sites is the game applications. Users get to enjoy a wide variety of games with other people; be it arcade, strategy, quiz, or combat game.

3. Job and Business Opportunities

Not all businesses have the means to develop their own websites. Social utilities permit them to create accounts for business purposes and get the chance to promote their products and services online. By reaching to a wide set of potential customers, they are given the opportunity to capitalize on the social networking sites' existing contact base.

Mutual connections can provide valuable sources to job seekers. The more people they get to meet, the more job opportunities they are likely to come across. Through these online connections, they get the chance to meet major players and leaders in the industry that they prefer to work for.