Last year I wrote a free ebook on running a social network using the Ning platform that I updated at the beginning of January. You can download it here

http://www.howtobooklets.net/freebooklets/ningology2010.pdf

It focuses on developing a social network using the Ning platform and walks you through how I managed mine at the time of set up and keeping it active.

With the popularity of local search increasing (local people searching for local products/services) there is real merit in running a local social network that focuses in on your local town or community.  I know as a result of my network Dominican Diaspora  a few villages started their own network.  It can be a great way to bring local mothers together or local businesses. At least during the winter months when it is snowing like today you can all conduct business online and in the winter meet up and get to know each other face to face.

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