Internet Basics
Selected Reading
- Internet Discussion
- Internet Useful Resources
- Internet Quick Guide
- PHP
- JavaScript
- CSS
- HTML
- Firewall Security
- Digital Signature
- Data Encryption
- Internet Security Overview
- Social Networking
- Online Education
- Usenet Newsgroup
- Mailing List
- Collaboration Overview
- Search Engines
- Proxy Servers
- Web Servers
- Web Browsers
- Web Pages
- WWW Overview
- Website Monetization
- Search Engine Optimization
- Website Security
- Website Hosting
- Website URL Registration
- Website Publishing
- Websites Development
- Website Designing
- Websites Types
- Websites Overview
- E-mail Providers
- E-mail Security
- E-Mail Etiquettes
- E-mail Features
- E-Mail Operations
- E-Mail Working
- E-Mail Protocols
- E-Mail Overview
- Internet Protocols
- Internet Connectivity
- Internet Services
- Internet Domain Name System
- Internet reference Models
- Extranet Overview
- Intranet Overview
- Internet Overview
- Home
Selected Reading
- Who is Who
- Computer Glossary
- HR Interview Questions
- Effective Resume Writing
- Questions and Answers
- UPSC IAS Exams Notes
Social Networking
Social Networking
Introduction
Social Networking refers to grouping of inspaniduals and organizations together via some medium, in order to share thoughts, interests, and activities.
There are several web based social network services are available such as facebook, twitter, pnkedin, Google+ etc. which offer easy to use and interactive interface to connect with people with in the country an overseas as well. There are also several mobile based social networking services in for of apps such as Whatsapp, hike, Line etc.
Available Social networking Services
The following table describes some of the famous social networking services provided over web and mobile:
| S.N. | Service Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Facebook Allows to share text, photos, video etc. It also offers interesting onpne games. |
| 2. | Google+ It is pronounced as Google Plus. It is owned and operated by Google. |
| 3. | Twitter Twitter allows the user to send and reply messages in form of tweets. These tweets are the small messages, generally include 140+ characters. |
| 4. | Faceparty Faceparty is a UK based social networking site. It allows the users to create profiles and interact with each other using forums messages. |
| 5. | Linkedin Linkedin is a business and professional networking site. |
| 6. | Fpckr Fpckr offers image hosting and video hosting. |
| 7. | Ibibo Ibibo is a talent based social networking site. It allows the users to promote one’s self and also discover new talent. |
| 8. | Whatsapp It is a mobile based messaging app. It allows to send text, video, and audio messages |
| 9. | Line It is same as whatsapp. Allows to make free calls and messages. |
| 10. | Hike It is also mobile based messager allows to send messages and exciting emoticons. |
Where Social Networking Helps
Following are the areas where social networking has become most popular:
Onpne Marketing
Website pke facebook allows us to create a page for specific product, community or firm and promiting over the web.
Onpne Jobs
Website pke pnkedin allows us to create connection with professionals and helps to find the suitable job based on one’s specific skills set.
Onpne News
On social networking sites, people also post daily news which helps us to keep us updated.
Chatting
Social networking allows us to keep in contact with friends and family. We can communicate with them via messages.
Share Picture, Audio and video
One can share picture, audio and video using social networking sites.
Advertisements