Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for trusted social networking. Embodiments of the invention include a trusted social network that adds value by sharing information that is both of interest to a user (e.g., based on needs, preferences, and time and place) and is from trusted sources (e.g., friends). Tips associated with the trusted social network can be created (as well as presented) and viewed through a client program that provides an interface to the trusted social network. In some embodiments, the client program is used to present the user interface and handle interactions with the trusted social network. In other embodiments, web based constructs are used to present the user interface and handle interactions with the trusted social network through a web browser.