The document discusses various online social networks and their uses for business purposes. It notes that LinkedIn is a professional networking site launched in 2003 with 40 million users across 170 industries. It also mentions that Facebook was founded in 2004, allows users aged 13 and older, and has been banned in Syria and Iran. Finally, it provides tips for using social media for business, including keeping content simple, using available resources, and not being afraid to make mistakes.

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2. Online Social Networking

3. Just the Facts. . .

4. Uses for SM Networking Brand Awareness Reputation Management Recruiting Latest Technology Competition Lead Gen Tool

5. Business-oriented SMP Launched in May 2003 Professional Networking 40 Million users 170 industries

6. Contacts acquired Degrees of separation Useful for: Job Search Business Opportunities Expanding Network/Exposure

7. Founded in 2004 Invented by Harvard students Available to 13 yo & older Banned in Syria & Iran

8. Concept Created in 2006 by Obvious Corp. Called Twttr 25 Million users $57 million in secured funding witter

9. witter A microblogging community where members post answers to a question, “What are you doing?” in 140 characters or less. 66% of users are 25-54 Source for information, marketing, networking, & business

10. Social Media Balance Keep it Simple Use Resources Blogs SM Tutorials Slideshare Jump in! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

11. Questions? Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR Follow me on Twitter @blogging4jobs www.bloggingforjobs.blogspot.com