Ning is a social network that allows users to create their own personalized social networks. It's a social network inception!

First launched in October 2005, Ning is currently the largest SaaS platform aimed at helping business or brand-oriented users develop a website that functions as a social network with community management features and social media integration. The platform also offers e-commerce solutions, allowing users to monetize their communities.

Ning helps users get started creating their social networks by walking them through a series of simple steps, including naming their social network, selecting a color scheme, allowing unique profile questions, and even including their own ads if they choose. Ning sites are built to be extremely fast and come with advanced features plus in-depth analytics.

If you’re already connected to everyone on existing social networks, why would you even consider bringing a whole new network into the picture by joining Ning? It’s certainly a question worth asking.