Social networks are global affairs and the geographic focus varies greatly between different social networks. There are some survey to show why certain social networks have reached popularity in certain countries and not in others.
For example, recently the most popular one is Facebook, it also be a online marketing tool. The trend of “Laughingå“¥”, is created by the fans in Facebook. In the world of Facebook, you can share your lifestyle, photos, make friends and build community. Or, if you want to compare the price of a mobile, we click to Price.com.hk.
“Hitwise Releases Asia Pacific Social Networking Report 2008” indicated the top 5 social network in Hong Kong is:
1) Facebook
2) Xanga
3) UWants
4) Window Live Spaces
5) Friendster
We also mention and discuss platforms of social networking in Hong Kong in our blog.
Pingdom(12th August, 2008) “Social network popularity around the world”, Royal Pingdom [Online], Available:
http://royal.pingdom.com/2008/08/12/social-network-popularity-around-the-world/ [10th July, 2009]
Hitwise Releases Asia Pacific Social Networking Report 2008, hitwise [Online], Availabel:
http://sg.hitwise.com/press-center/hitwiseHS2004/au-socialnetworkingreport-02292008.php
[10th July, 2009]
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Great post, alot of people who use Social Networking
ReplyDeletehave the misconception thinking that you have to always be online to benefit from them.