| It is fair to say that there are different social | | | | The aim of the site was to connect people who |
| networking sites for different ages, with the likes of | | | | used to know each other but had lost touch for |
| Bebo aiming its attention at the younger audience | | | | whatever reason. This is another big use of Social |
| and Facebook looking to capture the widest age | | | | Networking sites, to meet people you used to be in |
| range. | | | | contact with at School or colleagues you once used |
| Meet New Friends – Many people use Social | | | | to work for. |
| Networking sites to try and find new friends, friends | | | | Romance – Lots of men and women on the |
| who share common interests, thoughts and opinions. | | | | same site can be a very useful way of finding your |
| Social networking brings millions of like minded people | | | | new date, girlfriend or even future wife! Social |
| together, allowing them to join specific groups and | | | | networking sites bring together millions of people |
| meet people who are of the same mindset. Never | | | | who you just would not meet in real life, due to |
| before have people been able to connect so | | | | location or common interests. Therefore, if you are |
| specifically in terms of choosing the exact kind of | | | | looking for a new partner, many people are now |
| person they wish to meet or be able to talk to. | | | | turning their attentions of to social networking sites, |
| Find Old Friends – Friends Reunited caused quite a | | | | with some married couples even meeting on the like |
| site, eventually being sold to ITV for many millions. | | | | of Facebook in recent years. |
