Editor’s note: This article was first published in November 2010. Member counts (BytePR “more than 3,200”, Bolsa.com 3,177 users) and the description of two giants of social networking are from 2010. Several of these networks no longer exist.
To help professionals in different market niches share their experiences with others in their sector, or simply make contacts within their profession, there is now a wide range of social networks focused on these more specific markets.
Although social networking may look like a sector dominated by two giants that keep new network ideas from getting in and taking off, there is still room to create micro-networks aimed at a smaller community.
1. BytePR: A social network for communications professionals, which already has more than 3,200 members. To see it, follow this link: BytePR social network
2. HospitalityHub: A social network for tourism professionals. Because it’s an international network, it has one small drawback for Spanish speakers: it’s in English. Even so, it’s very useful for people in the trade. HospitalityHub social network
3. CinemaVIP: A social network for professionals in the audiovisual sector.
4. Obture: A social network for photography professionals, where you can share your photos and find places to publish them.
5. Domestika: A social network specialized in design professionals, which also has a jobs section. Domestika
6. Vive tu salud: A social network that brings together medical professionals and is aimed at anyone who needs advice or information from them.
7. Bolsa.com: A social network for stock market enthusiasts, where they can get in touch with other beginners or active investors. It currently has 3,177 users (I’m one of them).
8. Esanum: A social network for medical professionals, where they can share all kinds of experiences and knowledge. Esanum
9. MPGCommunity: A social network for advertising professionals.
As you can see, there are social networks for every taste and skill. I hope you find one you identify with, and that it inspires you to create your own social network.
Featured image: Savannah River Site, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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