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With social media, as in life, even the mighty fall. First there was Friendster, then Myspace stepped up the online networking game. But Myspace was only able to wear the king of social media crown until college students, and then anyone, was able to sign up for Facebook. Currently, 140-character updates are what’s attracting the masses. It seems as if the portion of the internet-savvy population are always waiting for the next-best-thing. Below, check out what has been, what’s hot and what type of social media user you are.

TechCrunch “Twitter Back on Track in June with 20 Million U.S. Visitors” - Though Twitter could be considered the hottest social media tool of the moment, surprisingly, the service hasn’t seen a steady rise in devotees. What’s behind the flux in numbers? I’m guessing the recent celebrity-driven news cycle likely played a role.

Mashable “Myspace: No Longer King of Entertainment”- In theory, Myspace is cool. You can personalize your page with a variety of widgets, make customized backgrounds, stream music and more. But how does a site that bills itself as “a place for friends” stay afloat in a sea of competitors ready to steal the social media spotlight? Find out why Myspace is now a lonely place for bands and everyday people alike.

Mashable “What Type of Social Media User Are You?” - First, a fact. You’re reading this blog right now. Second, a conjecture: You’re a concerned/business/leisure follower. I bet you didn’t know you could be analyzed so specifically based on your social media habits. I’m also willing to bet I just piqued your interest (at least a little bit?) Check out this piece to figure out where you fall among the social media elite.

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