LinkedIN is a professional networking site -- it's not like MySpace or similar social media websites except in the fact that it uses the social networking model.

The social model is a method of expanding your connections to other people by inviting them to connect to you, and in-turn connecting to your extended network of contacts and connections.

A powerful way to build connections to others (which may lead to job offers, orders for products or services, a new employee or other professional contact), create a LinkedIN account and start adding contacts.

Here's the benefit: Lets say you have ten friends, business associates, customers or others who know what you do, like you, and would refer or recommend [READ MORE...]

Common Name: Friendster

Niche: adults (18+) - Social Networking Website

What the say about themselves: "Friendster is focused on helping people stay in touch with friends and discover new people and things that are important to them. Online adults, 18 and up, choose Friendster to connect with friends, family, school, social groups, activities and interests."

What I say about Friendster: Yet another genic SMN with Youtube video, photos, and a lot of immature apps to add sparkly things and flashy graphics to your profile. Blatently commercial pages and heavily spammed forum postings. Corporate users create "social advertising pages" mixed in with a lot of childishness and ranting and raving.

www.friendster.com