social networks

For over a decade, broad and comprehensive social networks like Facebook and its previously popular predecessor, MySpace, have been the predominant social networks.

In the last few years, startups have been building niche social networks that offer unique features depending on users’ interests.

On average, 100 million people watch the Super Bowl. With connected devices everywhere, we'll be tweeting about it and sharing thoughts on social networks.

So will fans at the game. Here are some staggering numbers showing how Super Bowl 46 is ready for such mobility.

I like using Twitter. I tolerate Facebook because I have to. And I'm on Google+ because everyone says I should be.

So that has left little time to give love to my profile on LinkedIn, which is, depending on how you look at it, either the biggest niche social network or the smallest of the big, all-encompassing social networks.

The Koobface gang, a Russian-based group, has grown wealthy by apparently spreading a computer worm on Facebook and other social networks and cashing in on various schemes.

E-commerce firms search for the right way to retail on social networks, especially Facebook.

Businesses see the value of social networks, but not every employee does. Here are some tips for getting people on board.

What does it mean to be average on Facebook?

On a given day, 26% of users “Like” a friend’s status, 22% comment on a friend’s status and 15% update their own status.

This infographic, created by JESS3, examines engagement statistics with the world’s most popular social network.

Consider this advice on how to put your best foot forward on the most business-like of social networks.

Code Visually: ThinkUp is a free, open source web application that captures your posts, tweets, replies, retweets, friends, followers and links on social networks like Twitter and Facebook.