Friend Finder and Requests

Some, if not most, of the social networking sites have a friend finder tool. Using the said tool is very simple to learn. Also, one can find long lost relatives, friends, co-workers, and even classmates with this device. The Search button found in the Home page is all that needs to be done so that a person can become a member of the group. Afterwards, a person can click on the Search link and type in the name of the person whom he/she is looking for. Some of the things that are required in the friend finder tool are: name of friend, display name of friend, or email address of friend. There's a possibility that the person being searched for is either a member of the social networking site or not. If yes, then the searcher can either view his/her friend's profile or send an email message or private chat to the friend.

One can also look for a high school friend or crush. This can be done by keying in the school name, province, country or street name of the school. However, not all dating sites have such a feature. On the other hand, some websites only have limited places of interest for its members – Europe, America, and Asia.

Friend Requests may be checked from the Friend Requests section. A profile will be added to the network once the friend request has been approved. On the other hand, a person can click on the Deny button if he/she wishes to reject the friend request. With the help of the friend finder tool, people can now get together and reminisce about the good old days.

Forums Section

Just like other online communities, social networking sites also feature a Forums section. In the said channel a member of the forum can have on line discussions with other members. Again, the forums are divided into categories too. Another thing, there are subcategories for the group that a person is interested to join in. Take for example the category about Romance. Under the said category, one can find subcategories such as Dating, Relationships, or Breakups. Depending on the subcategory, the member can discuss the topic that he/she wishes to talk about.

Aside from the fact that a person can get other people's opinions about a topic that he/she has opened up in the forum, there is also one great advantage that a person can get from being a member of a certain forum. There is a possibility that a person can find the man of her dreams when she is chatting in a forum thread. This is because everyone in the forums channel is being true abut their emotions. It is very rare that a person is pretending to be someone who he/she is not, when he/she is chatting in a forums channel. Thus, members of the forum can somehow picture out the real personality of the person whom they are chatting with. It is not impossible that a person will fall for the characteristic of the person that he/she is interacting with.

Looking for one's dream date can be done by interacting with the other members of a forum. Since the interaction is done in real time, members are more honest about themselves. Also, chatting on forums is even better than talking on the phone because it is cheaper. In addition, engaging in forums is better than emails because the members of the forums do not have to wait for a couple of weeks before the other party goes online to reply to the message or the topic. A lot of people have the notion that looking for love is going to be a hard endeavor because they have a lot of other important things to think about. However, this is where the beauty of online dating enters the dating picture. Chatting online paves the way for some strangers to feel some chemistry with one another. Eventually, the strangers become real close and sometimes decide to become a couple.

Several relationships have already been developed in the virtual world. One can't blame people from engaging in on line dates. Nowadays, the situation, environment, and bonding have all evolved. However, there are still those who are doubtful of other people's intentions over the internet. But then again, there are still those who can't help but fall in love with those whom they are chatting with. They feel such emotions even though time and distance are standing between them. If there's one thing that life has taught a person, it's the fact that love can't be denied. Love is something that unexpectedly comes into one's life and a person can do little to resist the flow of emotions that are running through out his entire body. With that said, forums can really be a channel for potential lovers to find each other, woo each other, and eventually marry each other. Staying in forums is one surefire way of getting to know people's true personalities and there's always the possibility that a person is already talking to a potential lover.

Create and join a group

Creating a group in the free social networking site is possible. The said groups are then divided into several categories. Members of the networking site have the option to join any group that he/she finds interesting. Joining a group can be done by clicking on the Groups link that can be usually found in the Home page. All group categories will then be displayed. Under the said categories, are even more categories or rather group names. A person can find out the number of members that a group has, date that the group was founded, and the name of the group in the lust of groups displayed. He/she can join a group by clicking on the Join link. Afterwards, he/she can view the other members' profiles, photos, topics, etc. once his/her membership gets approved. For some sites, a person can also send instant messages to other members.

At times, a person may choose to build his/her own group. However, some sites require that the person who wishes to have his own group, be a member for a certain number of days before he/she is allowed to create his/her own group. Lastly, that person also has the choice if he/she would like to delete or cancel a certain group that he/she has built. This action can usually be done by visiting the Edit Group page and then clicking on the Cancel button. A confirmation email must be approved before the process is completed.

Testimonials/Comments

Testimonials and comments can be sent by other members to a person in a social networking site. Anything can be said in the testimonials or comments. However, vulgar and profane content are restricted. Making use of the testimonials or comments section of the web page makes it possible for a person to tell the whole world about his/her friends wonderful, as well as not so wonderful characteristics. One can also paste cute designs, icons, or messages in the said feature of a social networking site. Even better, a person can let the whole world know his/her true feelings about his/her special someone.

Putting testimonials or comments to a friend's page is also hassle-free. A profile window should appear after a person clicks on the picture of his/her friend. Next, a person can click on the Link Testimonial. Afterwards, the Add Comment or Add Testimonial should be clicked. Then, the person can add his/her testimonial or comment to the page. The comment or testimonial added should first be approved before it is added to the page. If approved, that could mean that the owner of the profile liked what was written about him/her and is willing to let the whole world know about it. There's a possibility that other people might get interested in the person because of the great testimonials that the person has. One might even experience a series of friend requests because the other members liked the personality that they read in the profile.

Another great idea about comments is that it is available for personalization. Graphics, layouts, and pre-made backgrounds from some websites may be added to the comments that a person would like to give to another individual. Another thing, it is also possible to include an animation or photo in the comment or testimonial to be sent to a friend. This can be done by simply copying and pasting the free codes that are available from several websites. One is guaranteed that the recipient of the testimonial will surely appreciate the effort of his/her friend. Going an extra mile for the comments is a good idea for a woman who has a crush on one of the men in the neighborhood. What she can do is to look for an animated image of the man's favorite cartoon character and include the animation in her comment. This way, the man will know that the woman made extra efforts in putting up the comment.

Animated texts and graphics

Animated graphics and texts can also be added so that a person can personalize his/her profile. Having the animated texts can surely make a profile more fun and interesting. Besides, those who see such a profile could conclude that the owner of the profile is one bubbly and spontaneous person. A person must confess that being with the type of individual mentioned is going to be full of blast. In other words, boredom would not be an issue. There's no person in the world who wouldn't want to go out with spontaneous and lively people. Well, except for hermits though. Besides, hermits don't spend their time in front of the net, right? A person can awe the other members by putting wonderfully crafted graphic designs on the page. Take for example a spotless white unicorn with wings that flies across the page when another member enters the profile. Customize the font of the profile so that it will match the theme of the design in the background. A person can also put in some other icons like butterflies, flowers, stars, and whatever one can think of. One might think that the loading time will ruin everything. However, it's actually just an itty-bitty price to be paid compared to the overall design that the profile will obtain after it has been personalized. Note though that, just like make up, the web design should be done in moderation. Too much of everything could prove to be disastrous for the profile. Therefore, a person must add icons, sounds, videos, etc. one at a time to make sure that he/she is not going overboard. A person must remember that the content of the profile still very much plays a big part in attracting the interest of other members.

A person should not worry about where to get resources about the additional cool stuff that he/she would like to incorporate in his/her profile. There are several search engines that can help a person find the perfect design just for him/her. The search engines can lead a person to sites that feature codes that just need to be pasted in the proper field or box. Viola! A dazzling personalized page is created.

Color and Layout Design

A person is advised to change the background color of his/her web page. Better still, he/she should choose his/her favorite color for the background. It is true that a person can transform the default background of his/her profile into his/her very own designed concept for a profile. People should keep in mind that there is always a possibility of meeting a potential partner through the personalized profile that he/she wants to make. Personalizing the appearance of the web page is another way for a person to let others know what his/her real personality is like. Making others know one's personality can be done even if a person does not put his biography in the profile. Personalizing a profile is like a lighthouse, something that draws ships into the right direction. In this case, the other members of the social networking site will be drawn to the owner of the profile with the help of a personalized profile. The better the profile design, the more chances that a person can find his/her potential partner. So, if you're into Goth and are looking for the same types of people, why not try making black as the motif of your profile. You may also put in several pentagrams, crucifixes, and candles in your web page design. Other people into Goth will get what you want to imply.

One might think that personalizing his/her profile needs the brains of a genius. However, that is one mistaken notion that people have about personalizing their profiles. Actually, even adolescents know how to change their profiles. It's that easy. Basic knowledge about HTML is the most important thing needed in the world of personalizing profiles. Besides, one has the internet for resource if he/she does not know anything about HTML. It's always a good idea to grab the advantages and benefits that the internet is offering. Since you're already connected, then go all the way and learn everything that you can about HTML. There are several sites giving tutorials and free tips about the use of DHTML/HTML as well as CSS. Learning these is surely going to be easy and fun.

Addition or Creation of Videos

As soon as videos could be added to a person's profile, everyone immediately pasted their videos into their web pages. A person can upload his/her favorite movie clips, videos, songs from the internet. A person wouldn't have any problems with this kind of feature. Besides, getting another member's attention could be obtained if the profile has a video in it. This is because there is a tendency for other members to get interested in another member if they see that they have similar interests with each other. Also, while the video is being loaded on the page, the person who wants to view the video can opt to check and put the profile of the other person while the former waits for the video to be properly uploaded. Given that situation, there is a possibility that the viewer will get interested in the profile owner because of the things that are included in the profile. The tendency is for the profile viewer to send a friend request for the profile owner. Who knows? The two might end up being more than friends. So, people are advised to put in their favorite videos into their respective pages. You may think that loading time will be a problem for those who wish to view your profile. Never fear; it's not for you to worry about that anymore.

Profile enhancement

Customization or personalization of a web page is one of the coolest features that social networking sites offer to their members. Through profile customization, a person can let other people know what his/her personality is like. It is not surprising that some people still can't know another person's personality even if the latter has a very long profile description about himself/herself. Sometimes, words are just not enough. At times, a person has to remember that pictures are, as they say, worth thousands of words. With this in mind, it is a good idea if a profile owner makes it a point to customize his/her web page. People have heard the saying that goes, “Don't judge a book by its cover.” Well, one should forget about such a saying for some time. Come to think of it, the saying can be likened to balanced diets, world peace, eternal happiness, etc. How? Almost everybody desires them, but only a few are willing to make some sacrifices so that their desires can be achieved. One more thing, customizing one's profile is similar to dressing up for first dates. The web design can be symbolized by the clothes that a person is wearing. This is because the more attractive a design is, the more interested other people can get. The same thing can be said of dating. Also, a person's web page should reflect his/her intellect by making sure that the contents of his/her web page are acceptable and are no-nonsense.

Blog Creation

A weblog section is also included in social networking sites. The said section is usually targeted for general use of the friend's community. Through the use of blogs, people who are part of a certain network can get to know the personality and behavior of the blog's author. This is because the emotions and day to day musings of the author may be written in the blog section. Thus, other people can get a glimpse of the blog author's character.

Blogs serve several purposes. For one, the emotions of the author can be reflected through the things that he/she writes in his/her blogs. One may not know it, but blogs have a great impact for some, if not most, web pages. A person might think that the use of blogs is an informal way to state one's thoughts. However, a person will also come to realize that using blogs is actually a very effective way of expressing what is on his/her mind.

Through the use of blogs, one can make known his thoughts about any topic under the sun. Friends of the blog author will then have an idea about the blog author's state of mind based on the content of the blog that was written. A person will admit that creation of blogs is one of the most exciting things that he/she can do in the virtual world. This is because he/she can post his/her rantings about romance, love, business, society, government, or politics. Creating a blog is not just a means of keeping in touch with a person's friends. It is also a way of learning and sharing new information with one's network of friends.

A person will not have any problems if he/she wishes to make a blog, because it is a fairly easy process. A person just needs to click on his/her web page's Blog link. Afterwards, his/her trip to a whole new world of communication is on its way. There are several tools and fields that a person can use for his/her blog so that he/she is guaranteed of an easy and enjoyable blog experienced. Also, there are some blog topics located in blog groups that a person can browse. From the blog groups, a blog thread can be formed. Furthermore, some social networking sites feature Create a Blog Group. This feature allows a person to make a blog and let his/her friends comment on the blogs that he/she is writing about.

Creation of blogs has several people quite fascinated. As such, the social networking sites indulge the fascination of the people by giving its members an opportunity to create their very own blogs. Through the comments written for the blogs, a flow of ideas are shared by the network. Incidentally, there are some incidents wherein two strangers interact, get interested in each other, and eventually end up marrying one another. Such types of people see blogs as a new medium for the courtship process. However, there are those who see blogs as an opportunity for their business ventures. Plenty of money cab actually be earned by these people through using blogs for their businesses. Given the said scenarios, one could conclude that blogs have a great advantage to them, right?

Gallery Search

The Search or Browse option of the free social networking sites provide for the most exciting part of searching for a potential lover. Usually, the sites offer a search gallery that helps a person find another individual whom he/she really prefers. Social networking sites make it possible for complete strangers to meet up and get to know each other more intimately in the future. The Browse section makes it possible for a person to view thousands of profiles that are stored in the database of the social networking site.

A person can identify some qualities that he/she is looking for in another person when he/she is browsing the list of members included in the networking site. The qualities that he/she is looking for can be identified through the Criteria option of the site. Most of the times, a networking site has “Basic” as well as “Advanced” search buttons in the said option. Thus, finding the “perfect” man or woman will be so much easier because the instructions for the said section is simple to follow.

Questions regarding reason for joining, status, age, gender, etc. are asked by the Criteria option. Even the preference for location is asked by the Criteria option. It can be said that making use of the criteria box will make looking for a potential partner really easier.

Thousands and thousands of profiles can be seen with the use of Browse Users area. There are different opportunities for a person to subscribe to a blog, make new friends, and add more people to his/her social network for every profile that a person checks out. The aforementioned feature of the social networking site makes looking for potential partners less time consuming. It is safe to say that looking for a potential partner through this feature is a good method. Also, inviting a stranger to become a part of one's social network is even more exciting because there is a chance that the stranger could become one's lover.

Photographs of site members are displayed on the Browse page. This kind of situation encourages the browser to check out the profiles of other members that he/she might find interesting. Some social networking sites feature a blinking icon under the pictures of the profiles that are being browsed. The blinking icon signifies that the owner of the profile, which has the blinking icon, is online. One should take advantage of the blinking icon. Seeing the blinking icon might very well signify that it is a good chance for the person to introduce himself/herself to other online members. Each profile that a person finds interesting is encouraging the searcher to know more about the owner of the profile. Knowing a person better can be done by clicking on “Add to Friends” option. Talking with strangers in the social networking sites is safe since interaction is done in the virtual world. Adding several people to the friends list will surely guarantee that a person can have hundreds of friends in his network.

Meeting a soul mate in the networking sites can be best achieved by making use of the site's search gallery. A person can invite the other party to his/her social network and eventually the two people could possibly meet in person when they feel comfortable with each other. The Browse section of a networking site gives an individual to broaden his/her circle of peers. It is no wonder that finding one's soul mate from the internet is just a mouse-click away.

Adding friends to network

Keeping in touch with one's business partners, relatives, lovers, and friends has taken on a new form. A person can join free social networking sites if he/she plans to have an efficient means of communicating with his/her associates. All that needs to be done is to invite one's friends and acquaintances. Afterwards, a new circle of friends can be formed.

Making a new set of friends over the World Wide Web can prove to be a pleasurable encounter for a person. Why not? There is a very big possibility that a person can meet a long lost friend and catch up on the things that they have missed on each other's lives. Not only that, a person can also get acquainted with the friends of his/her friends. In order to do that, a person just needs to invite the friend of his/her friend. If the other party accepts the invitation, then they become primary friends. Thus, a person can have a new list of friends all together. The more friends that a person gets, then there are more chances for him/her to have extra fun.

Making friends through social networking sites is just a breeze. Adding friends can be done in two simple ways. First is through the Invite link. Second is to search for another person's profile and then clicking the “Add to Friends” link. Both methods guarantee a person that he/she can get to know new people without having to leave the vicinity.

Inviting friends through the Invite link is easy. A person just needs to input the email address of the person whom he/she wants to be added in the network. The email address should be placed in the proper field allocated on the “Invite Your Friends” page. Incidentally, the said page features “Import Email Address.” The said feature makes it easier for the user of the free social networking site to add new friends to his/her network. Also, most social networking sites feature message boards that can be sent with the friend request. The field where a person can place the email addresses can actually send invitations to several email addresses. A person just needs to separate the addresses with a comma. Afterwards, the invitation can be sent to all the recipients simultaneously. There is no need to invite a single person separately. Each invitation sent to the recipients includes an E-card that serves as the Sign-up invitation for the recipients. When a recipient has completed the sign-up details, then he/she will be automatically added to the network of the person who
invited him/her.

The second method of inviting a person to become a friend is also fairly easy. A person can just browse through the profile of his/her friend and look for a profile that he/she wants to add in his/her network. Once a person has found a profile that he/she wants to add to the network, he/she just has to click “Add to Friends” option. A confirmation box will appear. Afterwards, a person needs to click Add from the Friends button. The recipient of the friend request still has to approve the friend request before the other person is added to the network. Keep in mind though that the other party has the prerogative if he/she will accept the invitation or not.

It is also possible for a person to make use of “Search” page if he/she wants to add a friend in his/her network. The name of the person to be added to the network must be placed on the Search field. Soon, people who own the same name as the one being searched will displayed in a list. A person has a chance to become friends with another by clicking on the “Add a Friend” link on the profile of the person to be invited.

One can notice that his/her friends' friends will become his/her secondary friends. This connection makes it possible for a person to view the profile of the secondary friends. At times, it also makes it easier for a person to get to know the secondary friends because the latter will know that they are connected through a certain person. Thus, the secondary friend feels confident that nothing wrong will happen if he/she accepts the invitation that was sent to him/her by a person who belongs to his/her secondary friends network. This goes without saying that the friendship status is changed to primary friends if the invitation is approved by the recipient.

Obtaining a bunch of primary friends is definitely possible through the two methods that were previously discussed. The instructions for “Invite Your Friends” are a cinch to understand and likewise to execute. However, a person must be advised with regard his/her choice of friends to be added in his/her network. Note that quality of friendship should not be compromised because of quality. It is true that one can have around 31595 primary and secondary friends. However, remember that there some great individuals who are really worth being added to the network. Once a person sees that another person's profile is interesting and is worth being added, then he/she can give a friend request to join the friends list. Doing so will prove that making friends through the social networking sites is a whole new way of communicating with others in the world.