TY - BOOK AU - Crocker,Angela TI - The complete idiot's guide to creating a social network T2 - Complete idiot's guide SN - 9781615640607 U1 - 004.6 Cr87c 2011 23 PY - 2011/// CY - Indianapolis, IN PB - Alpha KW - Online social networks KW - Social networks KW - Computer network resources KW - Business networks KW - Communication in organizations KW - Technological innovations KW - Web sites KW - Design N1 - Includes bibliographical references, appendices and index; Figuring out social networks. What are social networks? ; How social networks are used -- Shopping for a social network service. Social network services ; Social network features ; What's this going to cost? ; Selecting a social network service -- Your social network. Get your network started ; Help your members ; Content is king ; What to say -- Okay, now what? Cultivating relationships ; Foster a vibrant community ; Enhance with social media ; Making money ; Measures of success ; Develop network savvy ; Keeping it going -- Social network service tutorials. Ning tutorial ; Wall.fm tutorial ; SocialGO tutorial ; BuddyPress tutorial ; KickApps tutorial N2 - "Social networks--online communities where people connect and interact--are popping up all over the Internet. Whether you want to build a business network, set up a family network, or establish a network of like-minded hobbyists, you've come to the right place. You'll get the knowledge you need to set up a successful social network, stimulate interest and participation, and keep users coming back. 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Social Network' gives you the knowledge you need to set up a successful social network, stimulate interest and participation, and keep users coming back." ER -