These two videos explain how to get started with LinkedIn and how to set up a profile. When you’re ready, simply go to the LinkedIn home page to get started.

How to get started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gelyu0xLCh0&feature=relmfu

How set up a profile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uto1hXw8JE&feature=fvst

LinkedIn Home Page: http://www.linkedin.com

This video link explains how to create a Yammer account. Just enter your email and it automatically connects you to the company associated with your email address. Using the login emailed to you, enter your information as requested. At the end of the short process, you can download the application software to your computer that provides a mobile version view that only shows messages.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84eOwKrVry0

Be aware that Facebook released a new interface in 2011. Existing features and capabilities are still there but they may be located or accessed differently. This also means existing ‘how to’ videos may be outdated. Three videos are provided to help you get started. The first is opening an account. This site has many additional helpful videos about Facebook using the old interface. The second link addresses customizing your Facebook profile. The last one is a CBS news broadcast from April 2010 about Facebook privacy settings.

Opening an account: http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-make-a-facebook-account/

Customizing your profile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9vd0-yGFZc&feature=relmfu

Privacy Settings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smF1ZV7vikw

Google+ is a very recent addition to your social networking options. As such, joining has been limited but this may ease as more people join and Google addresses any issues. Google+ has a video series on how to use it. The link to the first video of this series is provided; Youtube will likely provide the playlist so you can easily access the remaining videos. The second video is longer but it shows someone actually discussing how to do specific tasks and how to use each option in the interface.

Google videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwnJ5Bl4kLI&feature=BFa&list=SPF3DFB800F05F551A&lf=list_related

Other ‘how to’ video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWNbk9JbdmE

Foursquare is intended more mobile users. The application is downloaded to your phone and you can find other friends based on your other social networking accounts like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. Just go to the Foursquare home page and join. Then start earning points and badges by checking in with your cell phone.

Foursquare Home Page: http://www.foursquare.com