Social networking and blogs now more popular than email, says Nielsen
Two thirds of us now use "member communities" -- and their popularity is being boosted by the growing use of mobiles for internet access. A Nielsen Online report says two thirds of us now use what it calls "Member Communities," which includes both social networks and blogs. MCs now make up "the fourth most popular category online – ahead of personal email," says Nielsen Online. The others are search, portals, and PC software.