Social networking websites, over the past few years, have rapidly increased in popularity, so much that many are wondering why.
If you have used a social networking website before, it is likely that you are already fully aware of their popularity and the reason for popularity. There is just something about these websites that draw in millions of Internet users. With a wide variety of different social networking websites available, there are a wide variety of different reasons for their popularity.
Reasons for the POPULARITY includes :
- easy to use and to navigate : many sites require little knowledge of the Internet and knowledge of HTML.
- makes it easier to meet new people online : There are many Internet users who would love to make new friends online. Without social networking websites, you would have to connect with Internet users, often in chat rooms, and learn about their interests before deciding if you would like to consider them your “buddy” and "Friends". Social networking sites allow you to learn information about another Internet user before ever having to make contact with them.
- FREE to use. In fact, the majority of social networking sites are free to use and even some like Yuwie, ZenZuu, TokSee, Web2.0, 6dgr and QYAO are paying their registered members percentage of their profits from all activities done to their profile pages ie. make friends,adding friends, refer friends, write blog, give comments etc..etc.. ( so much to ways to make money at social sites :-) ). Social site like QYAO even give $15 to registered member to join the program and the best part.. the earnings at QYAO can increase from $60 to $300 per day.
- own free webpage, get free access to popular music videos, a free blog, and much more.
- create a community of their own ( for a particular niche, same hobbies etc..etc)
Although most social networking websites are free to use, there are some that give you a free trial period or a free membership. That membership can be used to help you determine whether or not the website is worth paying for.
What is nice about paid online social networking websites is that many can be considered exclusive. Since most Internet users would not want to pay for something that they can get for free, most paid social networking sites are limited on the number of members they have. This may work out to your advantage because it tends to eliminate those who create fake accounts or aim to cause controversy online.
Sites like Direct Matches,Ecademy and BizPreneur offers FREE membership and paid membership for those serious on networking for business. These sites also can become a source of income for professionals to network with business associates and earn substantial income online.