# Social (Good) Networking Online communities allowing consumers to connect through social causes. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published May 20, 2012 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/social-good-networking ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Social (Good) Networking trend? **Social (Good) Networking:** Social networks like Facebook and Twitter are great when all you are looking for is general virtual interaction, but what about the consumer who wants to do good while she socializes online? For this consumer, there are a number of cause-based social networks popping up that promote interaction through users' shared desire to contribute to a social cause. Bringing socially conscientious people together, these do-good networks are the next level of online activism, offering engaging and interactive channels in which consumers can participate to lend a helping hand. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 24, 2011 to May 17, 2012 - Published: May 20, 2012 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Social (Good) Networking trend ### Cause-Based Social Networks Social networks that enable users to connect and interact based on their shared interest for social causes and endeavors, which can result in various business ventures, collaborations, and forums centered around social and environmental responsibility. ### Crisis-Aiding Social Networking Apps Social networking apps and tools that offer crisis assistance and resources to individuals and groups in need, particularly during emergencies and times of distress, which can lead to partnerships, sponsorships, and expansions into other industries like health and wellness. ### Green Social Networks Social networks that cater to people's environmental interests and activism, where users can connect with like-minded individuals, learn from each other, share ideas and initiatives, and collaborate on projects, leading to various employment opportunities, green innovations, and government initiatives. ## What the Social (Good) Networking trend means for industry ### For Social Entrepreneur-Supporting Groups Groups that offer resources and support to social entrepreneurs, particularly during the early stages of their ventures, which can lead to sustainable and feasible solutions to social, environmental, and economic problems. ### For Good Deed Social Networks Social networks that promote doing good and inspire simple acts of kindness, which can lead to more meaningful connections, social activism, and philanthropic events and partnerships. ### For Change-Making Social Networks Social networks that empower citizens to voice civic concerns, promote accountability and transparency in government, and effect positive change in their communities, which can lead to increased civic engagement, public service, and social innovation. ## Trend signals for Social (Good) Networking Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 23%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 41% - Activity: 23% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Social (Good) Networking trend 6 featured examples from Sep 24, 2011 to May 17, 2012. - [Cause-Based Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koodooz-social-network): KooDooZ Acts as a Soapbox for Youth Entrepreneurs (Category: Social Good) Implication: KooDooZ platform exemplifies the potential for innovative learning programs and platforms that promote youth entrepreneurship and philanthropy. - [Green Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-dirt): Project Dirt is an Environment-Focused Online Community (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating green initiatives and sustainability into existing social media platforms, creating a more environmentally conscious online commun… - [Good Deed Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tedxtoronto-programmer-darius-bashar): TEDxToronto Programmer Darius Bashar Co-Founded Daily Challenge (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Digital platforms can leverage social good networks and daily challenges to build a more engaged and positive community. - [Social Entrepreneur-Supporting Groups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adsila): Adsila Helps Those Who Aim to Address Universal Concerns (Category: Social Good) Implication: Opportunity for organizations and platforms to support and nurture social entrepreneurs in their efforts to address universal concerns. - [Crisis-Aiding Social Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-releases-a-crisis-tool): The Facebook Military Personnel Tool is Revolutionary (Category: Social Good) Implication: Social networking platforms can integrate crisis assistance features, such as flagging harmful content and offering tailored resources for military personnel and their families, t… - [Change-Making Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/have-your-say): Rebuild Your Community Lets Citizens Voice Their Civic Concerns (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Social media companies can take inspiration from RYC's platform and create similar ones that allow users to voice concerns and hold politicians accountable. ## Recent trend clusters - 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