This JeffBullas article discusses the top 6 social media networks (plus Infographics) to watch as we dive in to 2012. Bullas lists Google+  as number one on his list, as it “became the fastest growing social network in history reaching 25 million users in less than 30 days” from its inception date of June 2011. With Google+ on the rise expecting 400 million users by 2012’s conclusion, will it be able to keep pace with Facebook and possibly become the social media top dog?

Bullas’ article also predicts increased success for other large networks including Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr. But he also mentions two rather unknowns, Pinterest, and Slideshare.

Pinterest is a network that allows users to share interesting images with one another and has “grown by 4,000% in the last 6 months” according to compete.com. With images being shared on Twitter and Facebook, will this surge in growth continue?

Powerpoint presentations have now found a home in the social network world as well, as Slideshare has emerged as the “youtube of presentations.” This site allows individuals to post slideshows for global accessibility. Slideshare “flies below the radar because it is more about business content and is the world’s largest professional content sharing community.” This exclusively business use keeps it out of the limelight but this may not be the case in 2012 as it emerges as a power player in the business community.

Let’s keep the conversation going, what social networking sites do you think will emerge in 2012? Do you agree with Bullas’ list? Can we ever get enough social media?