Facebook and its uses
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Facebook, explained
What is Facebook? Social networking website connecting
people across the street, country and world
Focuses on building and relating social relations among people who share common interests, activities and experiences
History
Who uses Facebook?
Social Impact of Facebook Most recognized social networking
site in the world; “The Social Network” grossed $96M in US
Allows continuous contact to and from anyone in the world with an Internet connection
What does the future hold
• 3000 employees• Estimated 2011 revenue: $4.2B• Initial Public Offering rumored to raise
$10B, bringing net worth to $100B
How to use Facebook? Sign Up Update basic information Post a profile picture Add friends
Communication Status Update: Share what you’re
doing, feeling or thinking Facebook Chat: Real time
communication with friends currently on the facebook website
Wall: Write a public message to a friend on their wall
Facebook Message: Send a private message to a friend or someone you would like to be friends with
“Like”: Nothing witty to say? Give your friend the thumbs up
Comments: Write comments on pictures, friend’s status updates or wall posts
Pages Common Interest Groups Businesses Musicians Random
Privacy & Settings Friends only Notifications Mobile Phones