In the June issue of NAR’s Global Perspective 10 networks were listed for agents who would like to make contacts internationally. The sites are not as pervasive as Facebook and Twitter but do add to the fabric of world-wide social communication.
Check out these online neighborhoods-
Bebo.com
Stands for “blog early, blog often”. Originated in California but is now popular in other parts of the world especially in Ireland and the U.K.
BlackPlanet.com
A niche geared to the African Americans community in the U.S. and Canada.
Friendster.com
Founded in California but most of the social network originates from Asian countries, including Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Hi5.com
Started in U.S. but is most popular in Latina American countries. Tends to focus on younger users and entertainment interest.
Mixi.jp
Dominant player in Japan. Membership is free but requires an existing member to extend an invitation.
Orkut.com
Powered by Google with the largest usership in Brazil but also a strong use in India and the U.S.
Ozone (qzone.qq.com)
The leading social network in China.
Skyrock.com
Popular in French-speaking countries- France, Algeria, Morocco and Belgium.
Sonico.com
Leading social network in Latin America especially in Columbia, Bolivia and Panama.
VKontakte(vk.com)
Dominant in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
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