Social networking is the assembly of individuals into specific groups or communities. Social Networking is the flow of relationships between people, groups, organizations, computers, URLs, and other connected entities. Today internet is available in every corner of the world, so internet is filled with millions of individuals who are looking to meet other internet users, to gather and share information or experiences on different topics, or to start a professional relationship.
Websites are commonly used , when it comes to online social networking. These websites are known as social sites. Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users.Where different user can communicate and linked together in a group on any number of people.Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize. This socialization may include reading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting them.

Advatages of Social Networking:

• Connections
• Keeping in Touch
• Get Feedback
• Share Multiple Points of View
• Refined Search
• Affordable visibility
• Receptive Members
• Built-in Group
• Expand Network Easily

Common features in a social networking site:

• online communities
• e-mail
• instant messaging
• individual profiles managed by user
• discussion forums
• adding friends
• uploading video and graphical data viewable by all the users.