A brief outline of some of the useful networking tools available to users on the net.

1. WebSmartcommunications

2. Free messaging & calls to other Skype users Pay as you go option Reduced local and international calls from .09 cents On line number eg: 01 442 9975 Video calls…

3. On line CV Very high web presence #47 on Alexa scale Opportunity to get connected to your friend’s friends “Networking” Attend social and networking events organised by it’s members Linked with Twitter, WordPress, Slideshare & Googledocs. Very professional & well respected social network

4. Micro blogging 140 char-max Instant updates...... You choose who you follow. You choose who follows you!

5. Facebook Personal profile... Personal or business page.. Huge networking potential..

6. Not as popular as Facebook Personal profile… Music showcase Networking potential…

7. A cross between Twitter & Facebook Not as much web presence… Good networking possibilities.

8. WordPress Online Weblog (Blog) High web presence Link with Twitter, Facebook & Linkedin Build solid online reputation. Highly respected…

9. Similar to Skype but pay as you go limited Only real benefit to Skype is Video conferencing. 3 people maximum unless you pay for more. Nice GUI That’s about it though..

10. Useful URL’s http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/windows/downloading/?c=416 http://www.oovoo.com/Next.aspx?os=downloadwin http://www.linkedin.com/home?trk=hb_logo http://wordpress.com/

11. Useful URL’s 2 http://www.facebook.com/ http://twitter.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ http://friendfeed.com/ https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0&rpsnv=11&ct=1260254178&rver=5.5.4177.0&wp=MBI&wreply=http://home.live.com/%3Fwa%3Dwsignin1.0%26lc%3D6153&lc=1033&id=251248&bk=1260254178&rollrs=12&lic=1