ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING

By: Mansoor Arif

Social Networking :
Definition :
It is the use of special processes and
technologies to support the discovery,
formation and maintenance of personal
and professional relationships via social
media.

Social Media :
Social media are collection of data and
information that are developed
collaboratively and/or shared interactively
among individuals and groups.

Sources of Social Networking :

Social Gatherings/Get Together.
Social Activities/Walks for social causes.
Online Social Networking :
Linkedin
Facebook
Twitter
Hi5
orkut etc.

Online Social Networking Services :

Importance :
Importance for Business :
Marketing of your product and business.
It can help a business gain contacts,
clients and increase public awareness.

Importance :
Other Importance :
You can suggest products, accessories
to people who badly need some advice.
Network building and sharing of
information from all over the world.
Keep in touch with your friends/relatives.

Role of Online Social Networking :

Egyptian e-Revolution:
No one in Egypt was expecting that the
people will breathe the fresh air of
freedom after 30 years.
It just took 18 days after creating page on
face book and Twitter help status
updates.

Role of Online Social Networking :

Merits :
Merits for Business Activities:
Low Costs.
Build business credibility.
Connection with customers.
Merits for Non Business Activities :
Entertainment (Gaming, Videos etc.).
Meeting people and communicate with
those we know.

De-Merits: Privacy Becomes Concern

Social Web

Your Friend

Photos of you & Your

Family
Personal Info

Date of Birth

You

3rd Party
App

Other De-Merits :
Time Consuming :
Fun or Business?
Addiction
Attitude of Young Generation
They love facebook but they hate to face
the books.

Conclusion :
A social networking websites are online
communities in which people can
connect to others.
Business can use social networking sites
for marketing/improvement for their old
and new products.

Suggestions :
Golden Rules of Online Social Networking:
Help without expecting returns
Be Genuine
Pursue excellence in all what you do.
Quote :
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand
fibers connect us with our fellow men.
~Herman Melville

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