Social Media 101:Facebook & Twitter

Facebook

FacebookWhat is it?Largest social network on the planet with over 300 million active users (or the 5th largest country in the world).A place to connect with and share your life with friends, family, organizations or complete strangers.

FacebookWhy should I use Facebook?Facebook has become the global social networking standardNot just for college students & 20-somthings anymoreConnect to friends, family or organizationsShare comments, photos, videos, games, recommendationsFastest growing segment: Women over 55- InsideFacebook.com

FacebookProfile FeaturesApplicationsPhoto GalleriesEventsDiscussionsLinksNotesPrivacy Settings

FacebookFacebook FeaturesFan PageGroup Page

Twitter

TwitterWhat is it?Twitter is a free social-messaging tool for staying connected in real-time. It is sometimes called a "micro-blogging service" that enables its users to send and read other users' short (140-character) updates, known as tweets.- Beth Harte, Ann Handley - MarketingProfs

TwitterWhy should I use Twitter?Connect to people with similar interestsCommunicate your opinions, thoughts or expertiseFind out what other people are sayingResearch

TwitterTwitter Lingo@ - Public message to anyone on Twitter. Use the "@" symbol:D– Private (direct) message to someone who follows you. Use the "D" symbol followed by a space:

TwitterTwitter LingoRT - To repeat or repost a tweet that someone else posted use "RT”# - Hashtags are used to keep track of conversations that are happening within Twitter (#azcardinals, #idol, #cat09)http://twittonary.com/

TwitterGetting StartedWrite a good personal bioAdd your photoCustomize the background

TwitterFollowing People & BusinessesDo a topical search on subjects you are interested in (Suns, @cschandler, Lost…) at search.twitter.com & follow those profilesLook at the people that are your connections are followingTwitter directoriesWeFollow.comTwellow.com

TwitterToolsTwitter managementTweetdeckHootsuiteUberTwitter (BlackBerry)URL shortenersTinyURL.comBit.lyTwitScoop.comExhaustive list of Twitter applications:http://www.squidoo.com/twitterapps

Connecting Twitter & Facebook

Connecting Twitter & Facebook

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