Online Social Networks

Social Networking
An Overview:
• Social network- a network of people connected through various factors
• There are a numerous amount of social networking sites
• Online social networking has become increasingly popular over time with
hundreds of millions of users world wide.
• There are advantages and disadvantages to online social networking
 Advantages and Disadvantages
Pros
 Provides contact with people
in different parts of the
country or world
 Provides individuals with
means to “advertise
themselves “
 Allows for companies to
advertise to a certain group
people (based on age, gender,
demographics, ect.)
Cons
• Leaves people vulnerable
for identity theft or online
abusers
• May not allow for “face
time”
• People can write what they
want- fact or fiction
• World’s most popular social networking
website
• Allows for people to connect and share inform
ation
• Profile is the center of Facebook
• Find/Add friends
• Add applications that encourage social interaction
• Express yourself
• Easy to pass alerts on to friends
• Microblogging tool that allows people to
follow and be followed in real time
• Send 140 character text message updates
• “status updating” similar to Facebook
• Mobile application
• Networking on the go
• All about staying updated
 Conclusion
• Social networking is a great way for people to
stay in touch with friends and family
• Allows for individuals to advertise themselves
to employers
• Be aware that information you post is visible
to everyone
• Watch out for cyberstalking