hese sites are all great alternatives for social butterflies or businesses looking to meet new people or grow their connections.
These Facebook alternatives all tackle social networking from a different angle. There is a social networking site out there for you, regardless of the features you are seeking.
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Sites Like Facebook
Other Popular Social Networking Sites
tsu
1. Tsu
Start Getting Rewarded for Being Social
Tsu aims to tip social networking back to a YouTube model in which content creators are rewarded with a share of the revenue that they generate.
Just imagine if every single item you posted on Facebook or Twitter over the past few years was earning you a few dollars. The content that you create is the reason that Facebook and other social media sites are successful, but they pocket all the profits from the advertising revenue.
Tsu flips this formula on its head by giving 90% of what it makes through advertising back to users. Both Facebook and Twitter users will also find a range of advanced metrics on Tsu, making it ideal for both individuals and businesses to track their engagement.
As Tsu is new (launched in November 2014), only time will tell if it will one day reach the heights of the likes of Facebook. But one thing is for sure: You'll want to get in early to set yourself up and claim a desired name. Currently Tsu is available by invite only.
Tsu Founder Interview
InterNations
2. InterNations
The Community for Expats to Connect and Network
If you're an expatriate, or plan to be one at some point in your life, InterNations.org is a social network that you should be a part of.
This website has well over a million members spread across 190 countries. InterNations makes it extremely easy to connect with other expats so that you can make friends, exchange information or organise events and activities.
If you live or work abroad InterNations will help you reconnect with your home country by helping you connect with other expatriates in a similar situation and interests.
In addition to connecting with people InterNations offers a range of extremely valuable content through services and guides that members can access for free. This ranges from regular in depth articles about living and working in some of the most popular expat cities along with deals, exclusive offers and reviews for all the must visit places.
If you love to travel or are planning to work and live overseas at some point in your life you should definitely consider building a network on InterNations which will prove invaluable.
muut
3. Muut
Create Your Own Discussion Groups
Muut is a fun discussion- and forum-orientated site that allows you to easily create your own online community of friends, family members, or associates. Forums are easy to set up, join, and manage.
Muut offers lots of options as to what you want to make private and public. Tired of having a large group messages on Facebook? Create a private discussion board instantly with Muut to keep track of everyone.
The possibilities with Muut are endless and you'll find all the features you need in the free version. Or choose to upgrade for a few extra perks.
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linkedin
4. LinkedIn
A Site to Create a Professional Profile
LinkedIn is a site that focuses on creating profiles for professionals. It is a great social networking website to build business and employment relations, featuring over 170 million registered users in over 190 countries.
LinkedIn is now ahead of MySpace in terms of traffic, making it one of the most popular social networking sites around. The main focus is to allow users to easily track people that they have a relationship with (known as connections). Connections can be used to meet others people, through introductions. Your profile can include your resume, display your industry connections, and help you to follow up job openings as they become available.
If you are looking to create a more professional social profile, then LinkedIn will have you covered.
What Is LinkedIn?
google-plus
5. Google+
The Latest Social Site
Google+ is one of the newest additions to the social networking industry. Google refers to Google+ as a social "layer" rather than a social networking site, due to its integration with a number of other Google properties.
Google+ is currently dominated by celebrity and web personalities and is mostly used to share web-related content. The site allows you to create your own web identity, connect with friends, and follow other interesting people.
Google+ lets you to easily sort your contacts into groups, which allows you to control who sees what, create a group for your family or friends, and even put your boss in his or her own circle.
Google+ Overview
myspace
6. MySpace
The Original Social Networking Site
MySpace went live a year before Facebook. Founded in 2003, MySpace has changed hands several times. The website now focuses primarily on musicians, artists, and filmmaker pages but does still welcome personal pages. MySpace even offers Facebook integration now and all of the features that you would expect from a web 2.0 social networking website: customizable profiles, blogs, and a variety of multimedia options.
If you are an artist looking to grow your reach through social networking, then this site is definitely worth your time. Now that it integrates easily with Facebook, you can manage two profiles with ease.
The Rebranding of Myspace
friendster
7. Friendster
A Site Filled With Games
Friendster is a popular site that is mostly made up of members from Asian countries. The website was originally social-focused, but now has incorporated a number of games and prizes (which has proven very successful).
Friendster is now considered a social gaming platform and no longer offers a number of social features. Friendster allows you to easily find people based on their gender, interests, and age (depending on their privacy settings) while also playing games from the site's vast collection. These games include singleplay, multiplayer, and even MMO-style games from a number of different genres.
If you are a gamer looking to connect with people while also playing games, then Friendster is the website for you.
Friendster Overview
xing
8. XING
"The Professional Network" Site
XING is a site with similar features to LinkedIn. XING aims to be a social networking platform that allows professionals to network with each other. With XING you can market yourself in a professional manner, create business connections, and potentially land your dream job.
XING, like most social platforms, offers profiles, forums, events, and groups to help the social process. While membership is free there are many premium features that can only be accessed with a paid membership. Premium features include searching for people with specific qualifications and messaging people who are not already on your contact list (allowing you to outreach to people more easily).
What Is XING?
meetme
9. MeetMe (MyYearbook)
Meet People and Play Games on This Site
MeetMe allows you to easily find other people that share your interests and build a relationship with them. This site even allows you to link your Facebook account (and use it as your login).
The site was originally called "My Yearbook" and focused on helping users find old friends. The site has since been revamped into MeetMe, and focuses on creating new friendship connections.
MeetMe is free to join and it is free connect with other members. Paid membership options offer virtual currency that can be used in the site's large game collection. MeetMe also has a built-in chat client and real-time stream that allow for easy media sharing and multiplayer gaming.
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tagged
10. Tagged
Find People With Similar Interests on This Site
Tagged is a different site that allows you to easily discover new friends based on interests. On Tagged you'll create your own profile and browse other profiles based on their interests. Tagged boasts over 200 million users with nearly 20 million unique monthly visits.
Once you start your free account on Tagged you can customise your profile and build your biography with information that helps the site find other users with similar interests. Your Tagged page allows you to upload photos, receive messages, send virtual gifts, and much more.
The social games on Tagged have a nice spin on them in that they are part of the discovery process. Players are often encouraged to make new friends through playing games. Tagged has its own in-house game development team, which means that the games on Tagged are unique.
Learn More About Tagged
netlog
11. Netlog
Another Popular Social Site
Netlog started in 2003 and grew quickly. By 2012 the site had a user base of over 100 million members. Netlog offers all the standard features of a social networking site including a blog, friends, pictures, and your own personal guestbook.
Netlog focuses on localization to deliver results that are specific to individual users. This means that users can be matched with people in the same country and age-group.
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