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- 2. A social networking service is a platform to build social networks or social relations among people who, for example, share interests, activities, backgrounds or real-life connections. A social network service consists of a representation of each user (often a profile), his social links, and a variety of additional services. Most social network services are web-based and provide means for users to interact over the Internet, such as e-mail and instant messaging. Online community services are sometimes considered as a social network service, though in a broader sense, social network service usually means an individual-centered service whereas online community services are group-centered. Social networking sites allow users to share ideas, pictures, posts, activities, events, and interests with people in their network.
- 3. Some 73% of online adults now use a social networking site of some kind.1 Facebook is the dominant social networking platform in the number of users, but a striking number of users are now diversifying onto other platforms. Some 42% of online adults now use multiple social networking sites. In addition, Instagram users are nearly as likely as Facebook users to check in to the site on a daily basis. These are among the key findings on social networking site usage and adoption from a new survey from the Pew Research Center’s Internet Project.
- 5. Social networking sites are one of the fastest and least expensive ways to find your audience and help your business grow. Create a professional social media presence on various social networking sites, then harness the power of connecting to new and repeat customers. A good social networking presence can help you conduct inexpensive market research, create public relations campaigns and gain a better understanding of your marketplace. Here's how to use social networking sites to help your business grow:
- 6. Social network services are increasingly being used in legal and criminal investigations. Information posted on sites such as MySpace, Orkut and Facebook has been used by police and university officials to prosecute users of said sites. In some situations, content posted on MySpace has been used in court to determine an appropriate sentence based on a defendant's attitude
- 7. Social networking is a branch of internet business where you can market any kinds of products and services. There have been lots of websites that were created the past few years. In fact, there are numerous social networking URL launched every year. The general advantage of these URL allows you to freely market your business anytime and anywhere. Knowing the main types of social networkings sites will help you choose on which particular sites to go to. Among the popular types of social sites are user generated sites. User generated sites are websites where everyone can freely register an account. Some of the popular sites for mass users are Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. This kind of social networking URL gives you the freedom to interact with other people anywhere around the globe. It is also a type of site where you can market for your business since many users are logging in every minute. Joining to any famous user generated URL can provide you a means for business marketing. Video and photography sites are other popular type of social sites. These web let you upload unlimited photos and any length of videos. Actually, this kind of web can be categorized as user generated site too because anyone can register and have his own account. It means you can still make interaction and send messages but only through pictures and video clips. In internet business, you can also use photography and videos to advertise your products. Sharing videos and photos regarding your business is a good option for marketing. The last type of social site where you can do online marketing is blog sites. Blog URL provide you the best ways to share information about your products you are marketing or other details related to your business. Word Press and Blogger are two of the most famous blog sites where you can do both social networking and internet business. Creating blog URL for your business is another key to get higher sales income.
- 8. Facebook MySpace Twitter Bebo Friendster Hi5 Orkut Skype
- 10. Social networking platforms may allow organizations to improve communication and productivity by disseminating information among different groups of employees in a more efficient manner. While it is not meant to be all-inclusive, the list below outlines some of the possible advantages and disadvantages of social media use by workplaces.
- 11. Facilitates open communication, leading to enhanced information discovery and delivery. Allows employees to discuss ideas, post news, ask questions and share links. Provides an opportunity to widen business contacts. Targets a wide audience, making it a useful and effective recruitment tool. Improves business reputation and client base with minimal use of advertising. Expands market research, implements marketing campaigns, delivers communications and directs interested people to specific web sites.
- 12. Opens up the possibility for hackers to commit fraud and launch spam and virus attacks. Increases the risk of people falling prey to online scams that seem genuine, resulting in data or identity theft. Potentially results in negative comments from employees about the company or potential legal consequences if employees use these sites to view objectionable, illicit or offensive material. Potentially results in lost productivity, especially if employees are busy updating profiles, etc.
- 13. Researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. The same study found that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically proficient as middle- and upper-income students, going against what results from previous studies have suggested. The study found that, of the students observed, 94 percent used the Internet, 82 percent go online at home, and 77 percent had a profile on a social networking site. When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views, and communication skills. Data were collected over six months from students, ages 16 to 18, in 13 urban high schools in the Midwest. Beyond the surveyed students, a follow-up, randomly selected subset was chosen. Students in this group were asked questions about their Internet activity as they navigated MySpace, an online forum that provides users with e-mail, web communities, and audio and video capabilities.