4. Definition
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Social networking is the practice of
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expanding the number of one's business
and/or social contacts by making connections
through individuals. 1
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• Social Networking Sites are the Websites
dedicated to Social Networking.
1 http://bit.ly/DoOmS
22. Bebo Profiles
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• One to One Relationships between users
• Customised page
• Profiles defined by member number or
Profiles defined by member number or
username
• Integration with AOL Instant Messenger
(AIM)
23. Why use Bebo Profiles?
Wh B b P fil ?
• Still heavily utilised with youths
• User‐friendly timeline approach
• Ability to customise site to fit in with brand
Ability to customise site to fit in with brand
• Multimedia integration
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• Integration of preapproved games and
functions
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27. MySpace Profiles
M S P fil
• One to One Relationships
• Focus on communication with other ‘friends’
• Customisation of page
Customisation of page
• Integration of preapproved games and
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functions
28. Why use Myspace Profiles?
Wh M P fil ?
• Still used heavily with youths
• More commonly used than Bebo
• Ability to customise site to fit in with brand
Ability to customise site to fit in with brand
• Multimedia integration (primarily music)
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• Integration of preapproved games and
functions
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32. Facebook Groups
F b kG
• One to Many Relationship
• Users join based on interests
• Users are Members of groups
Users are ‘Members’ of groups
• Includes a wall and discussion board
• Must be a Facebook member to create a
group
33. Why use Facebook Groups?
Wh F b kG ?
• Allows for private groups to be established
• Ability to email members of the group (up to
5000 members)
5000 members)
• Users can contact administrators directly
• Appoint Officers as key contact points
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36. Facebook Profiles
F b k P fil
• One to One Relationship
• Must accept friendships directly
• Ability to include status updates photos
Ability to include status updates, photos,
applications etc.
37. Why use Facebook Profiles?
Wh F b k P fil ?
• To build up individual bonds between users
• Provides ability to contact users on a one to
one basis
one basis
• Can invite users to Youth events
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40. WHEN NOT TO USE PROFILES
WHEN NOT TO USE PROFILES
According to Facebook:
Profiles can only be used
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to represent an individual,
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and must be held under an
and must be held under an
individual name.
individual name.
41. Facebook Pages
F b kP
• One to Many Relationship
• Only public
• Users are Fans of pages
Users are ‘Fans’ of pages
• Includes a wall and discussion board
• Do not need to be a Facebook member to
create a page
42. Why use Facebook Pages?
Wh F b kP ?
• ‘Profile’ for businesses and organisations
• All posts appear as the brand/organisation
• Ability to update members of the group
Ability to update members of the group
through notifications
• Users cannot contact administrators directly
via Facebook profile but can provide email
via Facebook profile but can provide email
addresses for users to contact.
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46. Twitter Profiles
T itt P fil
• One to Many Relationship
• Users follow interesting profiles
• Broadcast news links and events through 140
Broadcast news, links and events through 140
characters
• Creating conversation with other users
47. Why use Twitter Profiles?
Wh T itt P fil ?
• All posts appear as the brand/organisation
• Providing the latest news on your Youth
Organisation
• Can connect and directly communicate with
other Youth Organisations
• Build up conversations and relationships with
Build up conversations and relationships with
youths
• http://business.twitter.com/twitter101/
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50. Wordpress Blogs
W d Bl
• One to Many Relationship
• No direct relationships, allows you to
broadcast
• A collection of ‘posts’ – short articles with
multimedia components relating to a topic
51. Why use Wordpress Blogs?
Wh W d Bl ?
• Free web hosting site (only need to purchase
a domain)
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• Easy web publication suite
Easy web publication suite
• Broadcast events and news articles relevant
to your Youth Work
• Allows conversations through comments
Allows conversations through comments
60. Ensure there is a distinction between your
Ensure there is a distinction between your
personal and business accounts
Private accounts where possible
Pi t t h ibl
Never post phone numbers, addresses, email
accounts or photos you would like your
grandmother to see
grandmother to see
Never log into a website where the URL does
not equal the domain
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62. Constant checking is key to maintenance
Constant checking is key to maintenance
Manually remove offending material
Block or remove repeat offenders
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Consider writing user guidelines for staff and youths
65. http://www.bebo.com
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http://www.myspace.com
http://www.facebook.com
http://www facebook com
http://www.twitter.com
http://www.wordpress.com
http://www wordpress com