Hereby, a useful article explaining the handling of social networking in personal level:

How Social Networking Can Work For You

by Christi Langquist (www.peoplesearchnews.com)

So now you're a little more familiar with what a social networking site is, but a little business planning can help you get started in the right direction. By signing up for a social networking site, you are given the opportunity, just like the friend seekers, to set up your profile, invite others to join your contacts list, and join the "friend base" of others. This is a great starting point, but what next?

Well, if you can avoid the distraction of listening to great indy music and the plethora of strangers begging for a date, you're well ahead of hundreds of others vying for online success, but lost in a sea of distractions.

Once a member of a social networking site, you are able to search the database of members for others in similar industries. Adding and inviting others to join your social circle, often times referred to as "friends," can help you to establish a contacts list of other respected business professionals. For some professionals, this may mean developing relations with job seekers, industry experts, or potential clients who you wish to be aware of your presence, and receive your newsletters. Some social networking sites allow you to post bulletins, which are like newsletters that are sent to all of the "friends" or members in your contacts list. Once you have established your online profile and begun to build your list of contacts, take a little while to visit the profiles of others who are in your industry, and see what they are doing. Since users of social networking sites are generally more inclined to interact, you will likely get more response to your profile than from a traditional website. This can be a huge advantage, and the interaction can be used to your advantage, as you send visitors to your website for additional information about your business purpose. Use your own creative style, and business know-how to set yourself apart from the others, and create a plan for establishing yourself as an industry expert.