Social Networking

Overview
A social networking service (SNS) is an online platform to build social networks and/or relations among people who share the same interests, backgrounds, real-life connections, goals, activities, etc. An SNS consists of a representation of an individual, many times a profile picture, their social links.



Most social network services are web-based allow users to interact and communicate.They allow users to disclose identity, social networks and interactions between people. Social networking sites allow users to share ideas, pictures, posts, activities, events, interests with people in their network. [3]

Types of Social Networks
The main types of social networks are used to connect to family and friends, rekindle relationships with former classmates and colleagues, and also to meet new people and interact virtually with them.

Common social networking sites are: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit, Pinterest, Google+, Vine, Tumblr, and.



Uses
According to Social Networking ProCon, 74% of American adults online use social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. There are multiple different uses these social media sites:
 * Personal : These platforms can be used as personal information and identity outlets for users where they can connect with people and share multimedia content and information [3]
 * Company Use : Companies use social media to learn about potential employees' personalities and behavior. Their presence on social media can affect whether or not they get a job in the future.[4]
 * Scholarly Research : and other social networking sites have been used for academic research. Many scholars study how social media affects identity, privacy, and education. [4]
 * Fundraising : Social media gives without the resources to reach large audiences to reach broader populations. Each social networking site, or a community of hypertexts allow for the sharing of information and ideas, an old concept placed in a digital environment. [4]
 * Fundraising : Social media gives without the resources to reach large audiences to reach broader populations. Each social networking site, or a community of hypertexts allow for the sharing of information and ideas, an old concept placed in a digital environment. [4]