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Over the few years that I've been using Facebook, I've acquired quite a few likes. A few thousand to be exact. Now you might think that's a bit ridiculous, and it is, really. There's no possible way I can interact with all of those pages, and I don't.

I'm a huge fan of infographics of any kind. Whether they tell a story or convey information, it doesn't matter. While I can't create my own, I've compiled a list of awesome, interesting and fun infographics related to social media. With 2 billion people searches in 2010, Linked In is arguably one of the most used professional networking sites available.

Public Relations is all about two way communication. It's about getting personal and crafting messages that are well received by certain segments of you target population. The addition of social media to PR makes it easier for practitioners to communicate with people that are talking about the brands, products or services that are being monitored. Social media is both a blessing and a burden for PR. On one hand, social communicators can broadcast their messages to people who want to hear them, and they can interact and engage with potential customers. On the other hand, social media allows anyone who may not agree with a message to voice their opinions. It's a way for the complainers in the world to make a PR professionals work for their money. Managing these messages can be a pain, but it's something that must be done. If it's done right, negative messages can turn positive, and positive messages can be spread with credibility.

I’ll admit it; I have a small addiction to all things social media. My iPhone enables the addiction when I’m not at home. It keeps me connected and feeds my desire to know what my friends are up to. I know where people are, what they’re saying, what they’re watching on TV and so much more. I’ve integrated social media into my every day life. Instead of checking services periodically, I get updates when things change or stuff happens. It’s part of the always on 24/7 phenomena that is my generation. I’m a member of many networks, from Last.fm to Linkedin. I'll give anything a try, but social networks are only fun if I can interact and engage with my friends. These are five of my most commonly used social apps, and yes they’re all free.