DeviantArtA community for artists.
QuarterLifeA community for artists and creative people.
BloggerEasy-to-use blog service.
LiveJournalLiveJournal can be used as a private journal, for blogging, or for discussion forums and social networking.
TwitterReceive and create real-time mini-updates about what’s going on in your life.
VoxEasy-to-use blog service.
GoodReadsKeep track of the books you’ve read as well as write and read book reviews.
LibraryThingCatalog your books.
Red RoomSupport and resources for writers.
ShelfariKeep track of your books and create a virtual bookshelf.
FastPitchFor businesses and business owners.
LinkedInShare information and ideas with other professionals both in and out of your field.
Avatars UnitedA network for the online gaming community. Upload and register your avatar of choice then find your friends from your favorite games.
Gaia OnlineExplore this virtual world and talk to other members using your unique and customized avatar.
DowneLinkSocial networking for the LGBTQ community.
Out EverywhereSocial networking and events for the LGBTQ community.
GeniCreate your family tree.
MyHeritageDiscover your heritage, share photos with family and friends.
WebBiographiesCreate your family tree and tell your own life story.
FaceBookOne of the most popular social networking sites.
GatherGeneral social networking aimed at those over age 30.
Hi5General social networking that allows you to customize your profile and to interact with others using a customized avatar.
MeetUpThis site is aimed at helping people ‘meet up’ in real life.
MyspaceOne of the most popular and widely used social networking sites.
NingFind social networking communities devoted to a range of special interests, or create your own social network and invite others to join.
NingFind social networking communities devoted to a range of special interests, or create your own social network and invite others to join.
RavelryPrimarily for knitters and crocheters, but also for spinners and all others interested in fiber arts.
Blip.fmCreate and DJ your own music station and find stations created by others.
last.fmGet new music recommendations based on what you already listen to.
MogFind new music, watch music videos and read music-related news and reviews.
PandoraPandora uses the technology of the Music Genome Project to create music stations based on an artist, song or composer.
ReverbNationProvides marketing and promotion for artists and a way to find new music for fans.
FlickrShare and comment on photos.
PanoramioView interactive maps and contribute your own photos of your favorite places.
PhotobucketUpload and share photos and videos.
YouTubeWatch videos, comment on videos, add videos of your own.
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