What is the source of revenue for social networking sites like Orkut ??

What are various sources of revenue for websites like orkut or Hi5. Many sites do not post even advertisements on their sites.

What is the source of revenue for social networking sites like Orkut ??
I took a very quick look at hi5 and I see Display advertising, so this would be a source of advertising.





As for Orkut, I *think* thats powered by Google. They may use this as a 'loss leader'. I.e. it provides little/no revenue, but if they gain a large fan base, their fan base may use Google for Searching, and the search will provide revenue through their Paid Search programs.





I know Facebook and Myspace also use a lot of display advertising. More so on myspace.

Am I the only person who thinks social networking is a bad idea?

I don't want to know what people I didn't like enough to keep in contact with are up to. I am more interested in meeting new people but think I might be the only one who feels like that. What do you guys think?

Am I the only person who thinks social networking is a bad idea?
If I am correct you are speaking about social networking sites such as Facebook or Myspace, etc.





I agree with you, I cannot stand social networking. There is already enough of ourselves laid out in this world via all the information we let out regarding ourselves every day.





I also agree that I don't want to know what people I don't like are doing. I don't want the possibility of being found on-line by someone who "just wants to know how I'm doing". If such a person did want to know we would have kept in touch.





Lastly, those I know who do the social networking thing are trying to hold on to a past that has long since abandoned them, be it high school or college and all those people they associated with in that time. Get on with life people, get on with life.
Reply:nope your not the only one. i think the whole thing is dodgy, what are the odds of meeting like minded genuine people on the net?!
Reply:You pays your money and you makes your choice!
Reply:I like meeting new people but you have to keep in contact with your old friends too.
Reply:no
Reply:yes
Reply:Well don`t keep them as friends then.
Reply:do you mean by internet? you don't have to accept people as friends, i don't have anyone in my contacts who i don't like enough to keep in contact with.

Which is the best & reliable site for social networking?

I need some good %26amp; reliable friends. Can you please suggest me the best website or some other method for this?

Which is the best %26amp; reliable site for social networking?
try orkut or myspace.


Both of them have millions of users, therefore a good chance that u may find someone interesting.
Reply:**Go for ORKUT( www.orkut.com ).It is the best social networking website and you have Google to back you up.





Orkut:





It is not available for free: It created a virtual scarcity and a real demand. A little new to all the economics experts. In social networking a virtual scarcity can create good demand, provided the right environments.


Word of mouth publicity: I never say an ad for orkut but I got more invitations than those spammy mortgage promotional mails.


Simplicity: It is very simple to use.


One shop for all concept: I am with batchmates.com and various other communities but orkut.com is a social platform for every activity. Orkut is a right platform for anyone interested in anything.


Really Good: It is really good with all 7ps of online marketing. You can really find some childhood friend by a simple search.





thank you ...have a good day....
Reply:It is not easy to have a best and reliable social networking site. By reliable, what do you mean? And what characteristics are you considering to make a site best? Orkut is pretty popular and catchy, as are many other social networking sites like Friendster, Myspace, and many more.
Reply:www.hi5.com


www.orkut.com


www.myspace.com


www.friendster.com
Reply:It is very very difficult to have a reliable friend in this world(my view is this!).So, try to treat your hands,legs,brain as your reliable friends.Can't digest this?Sorry.
Reply:The best %26amp; reliable site for social networking is 'G-mail'.If you want an invitation of 'G-mail', contact me at "s_k_haran@yahoo.co.in".

Someone give me a list of common social networking sites?

Apart from the obvious myspace, facebook, etc.





Thank youuu! :D

Someone give me a list of common social networking sites?
linkedin.com





and thats the best one I know....
Reply:www.strapweb.com.


It's a newer social network website.
Reply:meetup.com for 12 dollars you can have your own following.

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How to create a community on a social networking site?

please tell me precisely how do i built a community on orkut.?i have an account up there.serious answers only.

How to create a community on a social networking site?
Orkut help page here:





http://help.orkut.com/bin/answer.py?hl=e...
Reply:Select the communities options on the top of the page.then on the right hand side bottom there is a "create "tab.click on it.then specify all the community details....it is really simple...lol!!

I'm looking for the most popular social networking website in England, to find David Halbrook, can you help?

Bebo.com, Facebook.com, Faceparty.com, MySpace.com

Any one please suggst me script for social networking site?

please suggest me free script.

Any one please suggst me script for social networking site?
May be you can contact a web designer.


You can find many web designers at websites like http://getafreelnacer.com/ , you can just post


your project at the website and let many web designers bid for your project.


You can hire whoever you like.





Do not pay any money afront however.