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Social Media Networks. What can they do for you?. Social Networks Allow People to…. Establish a presence Connect with others Share information. Establish A Presence. Identity Profile Branding. Connect with others. Maintain/Build existing relationships
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Social Media Networks What can they do for you?
Social Networks Allow People to… • Establish a presence • Connect with others • Share information
Establish A Presence • Identity • Profile • Branding
Connect with others • Maintain/Build existing relationships • Meet new people with common interests • “friends” or “connections”
Share information • Stay informed/Inform others • Ask questions/Answer questions • Keep in touch • Building a reputation • Marketing self or business
Choosing a Social Network • Most Popular- General Use http://webtrends.about.com/od/socialnetworking/a/socialnetwork_h.htm
Safety • Identity Thieves, Predators, Scammers • Address • Phone number • Social Security • Don’t reveal your Credit Card to Un-trusted Sites • Avoid Scams • Don’t click on dubious links • Don’t befriend people you don’t know
Navigation • Home- to view News Feeds • Profile- to view Your Information • Wall • Info • Photos • Etc.
Notifications • Friend Requests • Messages • Activity • Search • Within Facebook • World Wide Web
Privacy Privacy Settings Menu
Privacy Privacy Settings Menu
Privacy Privacy Settings Menu
Privacy Applications Caution: Installing third party applications on your profile. Companies, criminals, and the website might use these applications to collect information about you.
Privacy Privacy Settings Menu
Privacy Search Can your profile be crawled by Google or other search engines
Privacy Privacy Settings Menu
Set up a Facebook Account • Must be 13 years of Age • Must have an email account • www.facebook.com Notice: Help Center
Profile Picture • Personal Information • Find Friends • Import Address Book from email
Hand type/cut & paste email addresses • Import email addressbook
Organize/Classify Friends Next: Go Back and customize Privacy Settings according to Custom Lists
Resources • The Federal Trade Commission has an article on its website that has important safety tips for both parents and kids. • http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/social-networking-sites.aspx • Helpful Links Social Networking Guide from About.com • http://webtrends.about.com/od/socialnetworking/u/list-of-social-networks-guide.htm • Picking the Right Network for You http://webtrends.about.com/od/socialnetworking/a/socialnetwork_h.htm • Social Networking for Beginners: A Social Networking Help Guide • http://webtrends.about.com/od/socialnetworking/a/socialnetwork_b.htm