Social Networking
Even if you think you're too old for them, it's impossible to ignore the impact of these networking sites on the Web.
By
PCMag Staff
August 13, 2007
even if you think you're too old for them, it's impossible to ignore the impact of these networking sites on the web.
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facebook by chloe albanesius |
linkedin by kyle monson |
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facebook shares a similar premise with myspace, but with less design flexibility (thank goodness!) and more updates on your friends' activities. unless you specify otherwise, the site updates users on their friends' every move (chloe has updated her profile picture; chloe has removed weekend at bernie's as one of her favorite movies; chloe has joined a colombian drug cartel). it's not much good for stalking former classmates, however, as profiles are visible only to "friends." and when facebook recently opened the api, it unleashed a torrent of useful/fun/ridiculous add-ons, which we're sure will only improve with time. visit www.facebook.com |
linkedin is social networking for professionals, meaning it has more résumés but no drunken party pics. it's a great resource if you're looking for a job or a job candidate, and lets you build networking relationships and reconnect with past coworkers and friends. visit www.linkedin.com |
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myspace by chloe albanesius |
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depending on your point of view, networking site myspace is either a social lifeline, a launching platform for a career in entertainment, an addictive forum for seeking out former classmates, or a haven for sexual predators. the site has launched a million lighting-challenged bathroom-mirror self-portraits and probably just as many arguments over a user's top 8 or relationship status. myspace has faced challenges from strong competitors of late but continues to broaden its reach with new brand extensions like its video site, myspacetv. visit myspace.com |
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