The huge popularity of sites like MySpace and FaceBook has spawned an array of niche social networking sites catered to those who want to reduce their exposure and connect with smaller, more specific groups. One of the most popular niche social networking sites today is LinkedIn, a site with millions of members that is focused on helping people further their professional careers through networking.

However, there are also many other niches that have become popular in their own right. In this post we take a look at 12 social networking sites, one or many of which may fit your own areas of interest.