Using websites (like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter) to connect to and share information with other people.

On the Internet, online communities which are built for people who share interests and activities, or to make and/or contact friends and family, e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc. The practic [..]

The building of online communities of people who have common interests. LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace facilitate these interconnected systems. HR departments have begun to incorporate social networki [..]

The act of establishing online many-to-many human connections for the purposes of sharing information with the network or subsets thereof. Although one-to-one connections are possible in social networ [..]

the process of creating, building, and nurturing virtual communities and relationships between people online.

When the Web became popular in the mid-1990s, it enabled people to share information in ways that were never possible before. But as limitless as the possibilities seemed, there was a personal aspect [..]

A term applied to a type of website where people can seek other people who share their interests, find out what's going on in their areas of interest, and share information one another. See Secti [..]

Uses software to build online communities of people who share interests and activities or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. Most services are primarily web-based [..]

the act of connecting with other people using social networking sites such as Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Orkut and it all starts with creating a profile on these sites.

This term refers to websites that allow members to participate in online communities by creating personal profiles and interacting with other members. See: Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace Learn more: Onli [..]

A social network service uses software to build online social networks for communities of people who share interests and activities or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of o [..]

Social networking is the practice of expanding the number of one’s business and/or social contacts by making connections through individuals. While social networking has gone on almost as long as soci [..]

Software allows you to do things on your computer. Also called a program or application.

Using websites like Facebook and Twitter to share information like photos, links, information with your friends on social media sites.

unit of storage measurement equal to 1024 gigabytes.

Social software specifically focused on the building and verifying of online social networks for whatever purpose. Many social networking services are also blog hosting services. As of 2005, there are over three hundred known social networking websites. mySpace and Facebook are some examples.

Facebook is the most popular current example but there are many websites that allow users to set up a profile about themselves.

Use your favorite social networking apps, like Facebook® and Twitter®, on your mobile device to share content and updates with friends, family and colleagues.

Social networking sites enable you to connect and communicate with others, however social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter can be susceptible to malicious use.  For guidance on how to protect yourself when using Social Networking sites go to the Staying Safe on Social Network sites page

the practice of gaining social and/ or business contacts by making connections through individuals via meetings, conferences, tradeshows, social media, etc.

Individuals connecting by Family, Work or other interests. It also includes connectivity facilitated by computer-based communications.

Using software to build online communities of people who share interests and activities or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. This can be done through chat, messag [..]

Social networking websites allow you to communicate and share information. But they can also be used to spread malware and to steal personal information.

Social networking sites allow users to build and customize their own profile and communicate with friends. Examples: Facebook, LinkedIn Blogging: Blogging allows users to post thoughts and up [..]

When the Web became popular in the mid-1990s, it enabled people to share information in ways that were never possible before. But as limitless as the possibilities seemed, there was a personal aspect [..]