Social networking is the use of Internet-based social media platforms to stay connected with friends, family, or peers. The most popular social networking sites in the U.S. include Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Marketers use social networking for increasing brand recognition and encouraging brand loyalty.

What is social networking sites examples?

Most Popular Social Media Sites1. Facebook. Facebook is one of the most recognizable social media platforms in the world. Twitter. Twitter gained notoriety as a microblogging site that just included text posts of up to 140 characters. LinkedIn. YouTube. Pinterest. Instagram. Tumblr. Flickr.More items •4 May 2016