Step1
Know that there are several websites to find friends ... Yuwie, MySpace, Facebook, DirectMatches, Zion5, Rotatrix. Find the one that works best for you and is easiest to use. Some are easier, but have less features than others. Check them all to see which one works best for you. Some you can earn money just by having friends, like Yuwie. If you are a beginner on the Internet, this would be a great place to start.
Step2
Set up your profile to reflect who you are. Upload pictures of family and friends, pets, things you love. Build a profile around you, your family, your beliefs, your business, whatever your "thing" is.
Step3
Add links to your profiles to cool things. Most sites allow you to "advertise" in some form or fashion, be it referrals, network marketing, job postings, employment opportunities and affiliate links. Make your profile appealing to your audience, but also reflect who you are, it makes making friends much better if you don't hide behind a mask.
Step4
Affiliate links on your profile or website can assist in your cash flow, as well as your friendships. Your affiliates are your friends too, utilize their banners and links on your blogs and messages to your friends, You'll be surprised how many friends want to buy products you sell or make extra cash just like you do.
Step5
Send friend requests to your personal friends first. They will sign up and send requests to their friends. In the meantime, you can log in and become friends with everyone in the network and beyond.
Step6
Know that the more involved you are with your friends, by leaving comments, messages, viewing their profile, they more they are involved with yours. And, when that happens, they are a new referral for you to market to for business, charities, world news, whatever you are searching for.
To have a friend, you have to be a friend.
Novice 
