Finding the ‘Social’ Component in Social Networking

I have experimented with a lot of different social networking sites to find a way to connect with others. Once I found Twitter I knew I had found MY social network.

I think the thing I like most about it is its simplicity. There are no gimmicks, glitter, gizmos or… well, you get the idea.

With its short, 140 character posts and no add-ons or frills to clutter things up, it’s exactly what I need in a social network. I know there are many people who love the other social networks, but for me Twitter is the one.

Twitter has allowed me to connect with people in a way that is comfortable for me. Without the games and extras that a lot of other sites have it is only natural that more conversation will take place.

I started dabbling with social networking to try to make new contacts for my business. What I realized, shortly after starting to make contacts on Twitter, was that I would rather have the opportunity to call these people friends. If my friendships on Twitter lead to more sales, of course I will be happy about that, but it is no longer the main focus.

Along with the new relationships I have begun to develop, I have discovered another advantage Twitter has over the competition, at least in my opinion, which is the tweetup.

When I get together with my new friends in the real world it is always a good time. Many of the people in our local tweetup group are the most intelligent and interesting people it has ever been my pleasure to meet and I am proud to call some of them friends.

Twitter, at least for me, has definitely helped identify the ’social’ part of social networking.