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Social networking websites have been around since the mid-90's, but in recent years, social networking has exploded across the web. The Web 2.0 initiative has made modern social networking sites increasingly popular and easier to use than the initial wave of sites that launched in the 90's.

Last year, Facebook surged past MySpace to become the most popular social network. Flixster also gained ground, overtaking Classmates, and LinkedIn rose in popularity as more people focused on their jobs.

And while Twitter is as much of a social messaging platform as a social network, it has definitely led an invasion into the top social networks over the past two years.

The top social networking websites is divided into three categories: General purpose, special interest social networks with a specific theme, and international sites.

A Guide to Social Networks

More social networking sites of general interest

More special interest social networking sites

More international social networking sites

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