As part of checking out all the social networks I came across a great utility "ping.fm". This handy service allows you to update all your social networks from one interface. In addition, to providing this service, ping.fm provides an extensive list of all the social networks available on the web. Over the next few weeks I will be testing more of the social networks that are available. So far I am trialing:
Linkedin: great for keeping in touch with business colleagues
MySpace: an ok service but with way too man advertisements
Facebook: a very intuitive service with a friendly user interface
Blogger: the best blog solution available
Twitter: a neat concept that combines instant messaging, sms texting, and micro-blogging into 1 interface but has had stability issues of late.