Geo-Social Networking
- 1. Geo-Social NetworkingIs This the Future?
- 2. What is it?Geo-Social Networking is networking dealing with geographic locations.These are social networks that require sharing a specific location in order to better communicate with others.
- 3. Just a few clicks…Others can know your whereabouts through various mobile and online resources.Questions: Where and what are my friends doing? Is this an invasion of my privacy?
- 4. Popular Geo-Social NetworksFoursquareFoursquare is largest usedCan collect badges from consistent useLinks to TwitterSimple and easily understoodHas app called “Latitude”
- 5. Popular Geo-Social NetworksOthersOvi-started by Finnish vendor, new to 2010Twango/Share-media sharing sight with geo-social features
- 6. Popular Geo-Social NetworksOthersYelp-allows users to write reviews, connects with TwitterBrightkite-download to phone to keep up with were your friends are
- 7. Geo-Social NetworksWhy so popular?Personal because of informative naturePeople know what you are doing and how you feel about itCan meet others who are geographically closer and who have similar interests
- 8. Whatis Geo-Social Network’s Future?Massive Growth-Foursquare started in San Francisco and then went World Wide within the year.Built in GPS will be added.More networks can be easily made.
- 9. What about Facebook?Largest Social Network“Facebook Places” 712% growth worldwide712%
- 10. BenefitsCan find out what others think about a certain restaurant or locationAllows you to know were your friends areIncreases knowledge of others people’s likes and habits
- 11. PrivacyMay be putting too much information on the internetTeachers and Parents able to seePleaseRobMe.com- sarcastic sight criticizing putting personal information online
- 12. Mobile AdvertisingBusinesses send articles based on your specific locationIncrease business ability to target audienceFind out what is near you easier
- 13. SourcesDeJean, D.. "Social Networking Gets Moving. " Computerworld 7 Apr. 2008: Platinum Periodicals, ProQuest. Web. 30 Aug. 2010. (Slide 5)"Facebook's future outlined. " Irish Times 25 Jul 2008,International Newspapers, ProQuest. Web. 30 Aug. 2010. (Slide 8)"Facebook's moment of cool has passed. " FT.com 25 Feb. 2008: Platinum Periodicals, ProQuest. Web. 30 Aug. 2010. (Slide 8, 11)Rhodri Marsden. "Too close for comfort. " The Independent 16 Jun 2010,International Newspapers, ProQuest. Web. 30 Aug. 2010. (Slide 10)Smith, W., & Kidder, D.. (2010). You've been tagged! (Then again, maybe not): Employers and Facebook. Business Horizons, 53(5), 491. Retrieved August 30, 2010, from Platinum Periodicals. (Document ID: 2110908881). (Slide 3) Tetz, G.. "The cult of me. " Long-Term Living 1 Mar. 2009: Platinum Periodicals, ProQuest. Web. 30 Aug. 2010. (Slides 8, 10) Tim Walker. "'Foursquare is the social network the experts are calling this year's Twitter'. " The Independent 18 Jan. 2010,International Newspapers, ProQuest. Web. 30 Aug. 2010. (Slide 4, 2)Photo Credit: www.sxc.hu, Clip Art
Editor's Notes
- #3: Location-based social networking over regular social networking
- #4: THESIS: Geo-Social networking allows one to network according to their location and interests, but in doing this it may take away some personal privacy.
- #5: May be bought by Apple or Microsoft soon
- #6: Twango’s name recently changed to Share
- #10: Used for business and advertising