Social networking involves connecting people through shared interests and activities. It allows people to develop networks of friends and associates. Facebook is a major social networking platform that allows users to create profiles, share content and media, and connect with friends and others. It was founded in 2004 and has grown tremendously, now with over 800 million users who spend 700 billion minutes per month on the site. The platform provides advantages for social connection and sharing information but also risks from oversharing private details.

1. by Mihail Rujanoski
NETWORK PROFESSIONAL

2. What is Social Networking?
Social Networking is defined as:
• A phenomena defined by linking people to each other in some way
by topicguru.com
• A social network service focuses on building online communities of
people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested
in exploring the interests and activities of others
by wikipedia.com
• This is where people develop networks of friends and associates. It
forges and creates links between different people. A social network
can form a key element of collaborating and networking
by edublog.org
Lets find out more……

3. So what's all the Hype?
What exactly is Facebook®?
• Facebook® is a “social networking website”
• Facebook® is a free service that allows you to
create an online page to connect with friends,
family, or make new friends with anyone
anywhere.
• On your Facebook® page you can share
pictures, personal information , messages,
videos , join groups and add applications.

5. History
• Facebook® was founded in 2004 by Harvard
student Mark E. Zuckerberg with help from his
roommates Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes.
• Facebook® was originally for Harvard students then
expanded to other colleges then to anyone over the age of
18, and now currently to anyone 13 years of age or older.
• Company Overview:
“Facebook's mission is to give people the power to share
and make the world more open and connected.”

6. This is how Thefacebook was back in 2004

7. An example of a profile page of Thefacebook

8. You can access Facebook® by login into
www.facebook.com and this is what you will see
today…

9. Advantages and Disadvantages of
Advantages:
Facebook®:
• It’s a social network- It’s a great way to keep in touch with friends and also
make new friends. You can meet people with your same interest or hobbies,
and even connect with people in your same field of study or job.
• Facebook® allows you to share information and photos, you can blog about a
topic of interest, and you can also connect to other applications like, Twitter or
Flickr.
• Facebook® allows people to connect, to learn from each other, to discuss
issues, viewpoints and share advice. You can also join groups having similar
likes and dislikes.
Disadvantages:
• Sharing too much private information could become a problem so share only
what you are comfortable with sharing. Through your privacy settings you can
control what you share.
Discussion
Are their anymore advantages and disadvantages you can think of?

10. Fun Facts
• Facebook® has over 800 million users
• Over 70% of Facebook® users are outside the
United States
• The average person has 200 friends on Facebook®
• Over 700 Billion minutes a month are spent on
Facebook
• The 35+ demographic is growing rapidly, now with over
30% of the entire Facebook user base.
• Slogan “Facebook® helps you connect and share with
the people in your life.”

11. Hope you enjoyed this presentation…
Questions?