Social Networking:
Degrees of Separation is all the Buzz

Almost everyone has heard of the phrase 'degrees of separation', and that is what Social Networking is all about. Basically, it is the building of a network of people who share a connection through their friends, & their friends, & their freinds & so on. Social Networks can be for business, dating, friendship or all of the above. The sites listed here are focused on social networking.

Passions Network: Free Social Networking
Redefining Social Networking
Passions Network is a free social networking site designed to allow you to meet others who share your interests. Many social networks connect you to your friends and to their friends, but Passions Network allows you to interact with others based not on who they know, but on what they like to do. If you like gardening, connect with other gardeners. If you like automobiles, connect with other car lovers. With over a 260+ different communities (so far), Passions Network has something for just about everyone. Join for free and take advantage of free email, chat, forums and more.



Badoo
In The Top 60 Websites Worldwide
Badoo is one of the largest social networks with users sending more than 50 million 'chats' per day."



Facebook
The Social Network
As one of the largest social networks focused on college students, "Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet."



FriendFinder Social Network
Over 3 Million Relationships
Friendfinder is one of the original social networking companies, with a huge membership of people making friends through friends. Join for free and see why this network is so popular.



MySpace
Social Networking Phenomenon
Everyone knows about MySpace by now, so do we really need to describe it?



Bebo
Are You A Beboer?
"Bebo is the next generation social networking site where members can stay in touch with their College friends, connect with friends, share photos, discover new interests and just hang out."



Orkut
A Trusted Community
Orkut was an experiment by Google that ended up with over 300 members. Despite it's size and popularity, it ended up shutting down, but in it's place rose the Hello Network. Feel free to click through on this link for a brief explanation and a link to the new iteration replacing Orkut.



Ryze Business Networking
"Ryze helps people make connections and grow their networks. You can network to grow your business, build your career and life, find a job and make sales. Or just keep in touch with friends."



Gaia - Powered by Zaadz
Let's Change The World
Zaadz has a daunting goal...to build THE most inspired community of people in the world. "Imagine social networking with a purpose, a community of seekers and conscious entrepreneurs circulating wisdom and inspiration and wealth and all that good stuff. Fun fun fun."

Gay Passions: Free Gay Social Networking Site
Gay Passions is a free site for gay singles. Join for free and take advantage of free email, chat, forums and more. Invite your friends, and be notified when they login.



Circa
The Club for Gay Professional Men
"Through being a CIRCA member you can network and make contact with 1,000 s of gay professional guys for whatever reason - amorous, friendship or business. Although CIRCA is a UK based organisation we have members from around the world waiting to link up with you. CIRCA is THE gay network and free to join, so don t wait any longer, it could change your life. Finding a partner or friend is just the start of our commitment to you, which is why we offer much more than just a Gay Dating Service."