Social+Networking,+Media,+and+Marketing

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The "Big Four" of Social Networks
//**Facebook**// - the largest and grandma friendliest social network you've already joined...if you don't mind updating your settings every other week, social game and advertising spam, data mining, security breaches, and "coming soon" video advertising. []


 * //Google+//** Google made your user profile public and then turned it into a social network....whether you wanted it or not.

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 * //LinkedIn//** - Professional/career oriented profiles and networking as an alternative to the above. Reputation is all.


 * //Twitter//** - microblogging social network for people who want all their business spammed across the internet, but can't be bothered with sentences. :)

**The other "contenders".**
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 * //MySpace//** - it could have been bigger than Facebook, until it started to copy Facebook. It has relaunched with high visual content, we'll see how it goes.

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 * //Reddit//** - claims to be my "frontpage" on the world...but is it a forum for sociopaths, a zoo for trolls? I'm confused.

Social media has become the marketing tool of choice with the saturation of mobile technology into every moment of our lives, so the list of "services" and apps that are social is mind-boggling. Every new start-up and mobile app seems to incorporate a new "twist" on the idea like FourSquare, Yelp, Tumblr, Groupon, Pinterest, WordsWithFriends etc. For a complete list, consult a search engine. :) lol

Common Craft Show on Social Media []

Content Specific Social Network Design
Ning (Open Source Social Network Creation) []
 * Ning no longer offers free hosting, so you need to find server space to create your own network or pay their fees.

Reverbnation - the social network for Independent Music []

MySpace Music []