Social media is important, as I alluded to today. Many people are finding that mainstream social sites are not always sufficient to address certain interests. Digg is a technology site. Netscape is more politically oriented. Sphinn is a search marketer's dream. What about other sites? Barry Welford starts a discussion on Cre8asite Forums to find social networks that are most suitable for a variety of alternative niches, such as food/drink, household, animals, and gardening. Do you know of any sites that appeal to these interests?

A few great sites have been shared, so I wanted to pass them on:

• 17 Niche Social Media Sites that Send Traffic
• Wikipedia's Social Networking Websites List
• 1200+ Websites in 50+ Categories

That should get you started. I'd be interested in hearing about other successful social sites in other verticals as well.

Forum discussion continues at Crea8asite Forums.

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