2. 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
5. 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
6. What does the future hold
•3000 employees
•Estimated 2011 revenue: $4.2B
•Initial Public Offering rumored to raise $10B,
bringing net worth to $100B
7. How to use Facebook
Sign Up
Update basic information
Post a profile picture
Add friends
8. 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
9. Communication (continued)
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
