Types of Social Networks

Below is a detailed list of social network types. This includes all branches of social media coming together to help create social networks and beyond. I am sure this is just the start of the niche invasion.

•    Social Media: Social News
o    Digg
o    Reddit
o    Netscape
o    Newsvine
o    I-Am-Bored
o    Searchmob
o    Shoutwire
o    Bringr

•    Social Media: Photo Sharing
o    Flickr
o    Picasa
o    Photobucket
o    Webshots Community
o    Kodak Gallery
o    ImageShack
o    SnapFish
•    Social Media: Video Sharing
o    Youtube
o    Jumpcut
o    Joost
o    Grouper
o    Revver
o    Blip.tv
o    VideoEgg
o    DailyMotion
•    Social Media: Bookmarking
o    De.liciou.us
o    Diigo
o    Furl
o    Bluedot
o    Ma.gnolia.com
o    TekTag
o    LinkLog
o    CloudyTags
o    Spurl
•    Social media: Online Communities
Purpose: To Socialize
o    Myspace
o    Friendster
o    Facebook
o    Orkut
o    Live Journal
o    Toyota Prius
o    Yahoo 360
o    MSN Groups
o    TagWorld
•    Social Media: Instant Messaging
o    AIM
o    MSN
o    Ichat
•    Social Media: Forums & Message Boards
o    Collector’s Society
o    StarTrek Message Boards
o    Epicurious
o    The Greyhound Message Board

•    Business Intranet Social Network

•    Professional / Business Social Network
Purpose: Career & Business Opportunities
o    LinkedIn
o    Viadeo
o    Xing

•    Niche Interest Social  Networks
Purpose: Share & Exchange of Join Values, Information & Interest
o    Religious

•    Matchmaking Social Network
o    Match.com
o    Cupid.com
o    PlentyofFish.com
•    Alumni Social Networks
o    Facebook
o    Trombli.com
o    Classmates.com