Abstract: Method and apparatus for establishing an exclusive network of Strong Tie connections which is then used to make referenceable connections between members for various personal and business benefits. In real life, everyone has close relationships with a few people who provide emotional support to the member and also influence member's purchase as well other important decisions. These are Strong Tie connections. As the network is limited to only Strong Tie connections, it enables various purpose driven applications without any member having direct access to other member data. Applications include Connect, Find Match, Find Person, Group Buy and Job Search. For example, through this network, members can make referenceable connections with other members who are important for personal and business reasons and who they do not know personally but are known to their Strong Tie connections or Strong Ties of Strong Ties and so on.