The Mystique of Social Networking Presented by Jan

The Mystique of Social Networking Presented by Jan Gaulin. CPS/CAP

What is Social Networking? Top Social Networks Who & Why of Social Networking How to Create an Account Examples of Social Networks! IAAP Social Network Other Tools for Networking

Wikipedia A social network is a social structure made of nodes (which are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as values, visions, ideas, financial exchange, friendship, sexual relationships, kinship, dislike, conflict or trade.

Worldwide - Facebook North America - My. Space, Twitter and Linked. In Canada – Nexopia, Bebo Germany - Hi 5, My. Space, dol 2 day Europe - Tagged, XING and Skyrock in parts of Europe; South & Central America - Orkut and Hi 5 Asia and the Pacific Islands - Friendster, Multiply, Orkut, Wretch, Xiaonei and Cyworld

Introduced in 2003 Allows users to create & maintain list of their professional contacts. Purpose – To be able to network Further Your Professional Outlook 10 Ways to Use Linked. In to Find a Job Facebook vs. Linked. In: Which is better?

Profile contains: Snap. Shot - Business card Status – Opportunities to connect with others Photo – Identification Public Profile – Info from search engines Summary – Elevator Pitch Experience – Resume Additional Information, Recommendations, Q&A, and Contact Settings

Beginning & Growth February 2004 – Mark Zuckerberg & Co-Founders Dustin Moskovitz, Chris Hughes & Eduardo Daverin launch Facebook from their Harvard dorm room. Dec. 2004 - 1 Million Users Dec. 2005 - 5. 5 Million Users Dec. 2006 - 12 Million Users Oct. 2007 - 50 Million Users Aug. 2008 – 100 Million Users Dec. 2009 - 250 Million Users Feb. 2010 - 450 Million Users

Statistics – Company Figures More than 450 Million Active Users 50% Active Users Log on to FB in any Given Day More than 35 Million Users Update Their Status Each Day More than 60 Million Status Updates Posted Each Day More than 3 Billion Photos Uploaded to the Site Each Month More than 3. 5 Million Events Created Each Month More Than 1. 5 Million Local Business have Active Pages on FB.

Average User Figures Average Average User User has 130 Friends on the Site sends 8 Friend Requests Per Month Spends More Than 55 Minutes Per Day on FB Writes 25 Comments on FB Content Each Month is Invited to 3 Events Per Month International Growth More than 70 Translations Available on the Site About 70% of FB Users are Outside the US

Family and Friends want to stay connected with each other! Companies and/or Individuals who want to market their products or services To share ideas, information, research, etc. Current Events – National & International To track the activities of Ashton Kutcher and/or Britney Spears! Who are you cyber-stalking?

Organizations and Companies are making a presence on Face. Book You’ll find yourself spending Hours playing games Farmville & Mafia Wars!

2. 1. IAAP Home Page Click on “Read More” IAAP Web Community Home Page Click on “Network”

3. 4. Your own Profile Fill out as much info on your profile as you want to share – the more you add the more it connects you with others. Log in Screen Enter your log in Username and Password

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MORE SOCIAL NETWORKS! Wikipedia You. Tube. com Classmates. com Live. Journal. com Club. Penguin. com Asmallworld. Eharmony. com or plentyoffish. com Secondlife. com Flickr. com or kodakgallery. com Stumble. Upon. com