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Social networking websites

Social networking brings a whole new dimension to how you interact with people. We've reviewed 10 of the biggest social networking sites assessing each one for ease of use, features and performance.

Our beginner's guide will help you get started using sites such as Facebook. Plus, read our expert tips on how to create a profile and protect your privacy.

In our full review you can see...

- Beginner's guide
  Everything you need to know about social networking websites.
- Website reviews
  We compare some of the most popular social networking sites.
- Test results
  Find out which social networking site will suit your needs best.

Which? Archive

This article, Social networking websites, was last updated on 11 June 2008 and is now out of date and held in our online archive for reference. Explore our latest Technology articles.