About SN Guide

Social Networking Examined

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the volume of social networking websites out there? Looking to find a user-centered analyses of existing social networking sites? SN Guide is a resource where you can find analysis and discussion of the newest innovation and developments in online social networking.

Who is SN Guide For?

SN Guide is for everyone with an interest in social networking! It may be of particular interest to two groups of individuals:

• Social networking website builders and designers.
  • SN Guide provides a survey of the social networking websites that already exist. As well, helps current and future site creators to see the "big picture" of the social networking world, as well as articles and user opinions on the latest trends and features of social networking sites that already exist.
  • Designers will find the comparisons and analyses useful in the construction of their own sites.
  • Articles about social networking act as a resource to enable them to keep track of current technologies in the industry.
• Net-savvy social networking site clients.
  • The site directory gives social network users the ability to find new sites that would interest them.
  • SN Guide is a dependable reference for users concerning the different types of social networking sites.
  • Users can find an outlet for voicing their own critiques, criticisms, and concerns about social networking topics.
  • Articles about social networking act as a resource to enable users to keep pace with the newest social networking innovations that may interest them.

What is SN Guide for?

• SN Guide helps people stay connected with what is new and notable in the world of online social networking.
  • SN Guide offers an analysis of the content, design, and marketing strategies of major as well as up-and-coming social networking sites.
  • You can help out by contributing your own analyses of social networks as well as reviews, opinions, and speculative articles on the topic of social networking. To submit an article, head on over to the Submission page!

What can I find here?

An online directory of social networking sites, which houses details about various sites, including:
• Demographic: What is the primary audience of this site? Who are its users?
• Usage: How popular is the site based on users and other metrics?
• Design principles: How does the site manage its layout for the typical user? How do they couple site design/uniformity with the availability of user-customization?
• Notable innovative features: What brings people to this site? What makes it special or fills its niche in the world of social networking?
• Marketing strategies and image: How does the site advertise? What is its "public image"?
• User ratings and comments on each particular site.
  • Find and leave comments and ratings for sites in our directory.

An archive and listing of articles that discuss and analyze social networking sites.
• Analyses of usability.
• Opinion articles.
• Speculative pieces about future features, future sites, and the future of social networking in general.
• Check out the archive of articles.
• Submit your own article for SN Guide!