Social Networking / Media

[blank_start]Linkedin[blank_end] is a social networking site designed specifically for the business community. The goal of the site is to allow registered members to establish and document networks of people they know and trust professionally.

[blank_start]Twitter[blank_end] is a free micro-blogging service that allows registered members to broadcast short posts called tweets. Members can broadcast tweets and follow other tweets by using multiple platforms and devices.

[blank_start]Youtube[blank_end] is a free video-hosting website that allows members to store and serve video content.

[blank_start]Instagram[blank_end] is a free online photo sharing and social network platform that was acquired by Facebook in 2012. It allows members users to upload, edit and share photos with other members.

[blank_start]Facebook[blank_end] is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. According to statistics from the Nielsen Group, Internet users within the United States spend more time on this than any other website.

[blank_start]Pinterest[blank_end] is a social curation website for sharing and categorizing images found online. It requires brief descriptions but the main focus of the site is visual. Clicking on an image will take you to the original source.

[blank_start]Snapchat[blank_end] is a mobile app that allows users to send and receive "self-destructing" photos and videos. Photos and videos taken with the app are called Snaps.

[blank_start]Vimeo[blank_end] is a video-sharing website that allows members to view, upload and share videos. Members can choose between free service and a number of paid services are aimed at helping organizations control how their videos appear on the Internet.

[blank_start]Wikipedia[blank_end] is a free, open content online encyclopaedia created through the collaborative effort of a community of users. Anyone registered on the site can create an article for publication; registration is not required to edit articles. This site was founded in January of 2001.