Social Networking Social Networking SitesSites

Communication SkillsCommunication Skills

Group MembersGroup Members

Pravin ThoratPravin ThoratNitish PednekarNitish PednekarAarti JoshiAarti JoshiShashank WadekarShashank Wadekar

IntroductionIntroduction

What is a social What is a social networking site?networking site?

Early years.Early years.

ObjectivesObjectives

Personal ReasonsPersonal ReasonsBusiness – Connecting with Business – Connecting with

customerscustomersBusiness – NetworkingBusiness – NetworkingMarketingMarketingEntertainment Entertainment

Communication prior to SNSCommunication prior to SNS

Forums, Websites, BlogsForums, Websites, BlogsMailing list, e - groupsMailing list, e - groupsTelephoneTelephoneOther means of communicationOther means of communication

Impact on CommunicationImpact on CommunicationLethargic attitude towards Lethargic attitude towards

communicationcommunicationReduction in priceReduction in priceMessagesMessagesChat facilities/ group discussionChat facilities/ group discussion

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Visual aidVisual aidEasy informationEasy informationApplication through mobileApplication through mobile Speed of communicationSpeed of communication Awareness Awareness

AdvantagesAdvantages

Some social networks are good Some social networks are good opportunities to find a job opportunities to find a job

You can meet new people You can meet new people You can promote your site or business You can promote your site or business

for free for free Low Costs Low Costs Builds Credibility Builds Credibility Connections Connections

DisadvantagesDisadvantages

Threat of virusesThreat of virusesSpam and scamsSpam and scamsWaste of lifeWaste of lifeRuining your professional lifeRuining your professional lifeTime Consuming Time Consuming Scams and Harassment Scams and Harassment

MarketMarket

Facebook - world no.1Facebook - world no.1TwitterTwitterOrkut - Brazil & IndiaOrkut - Brazil & India

Current StatusCurrent Status

Link hitsLink hitsCompetitionCompetitionA daily needA daily need

Conclusion Conclusion

Current face of communicationCurrent face of communication Future prospectFuture prospect

THANK YOUTHANK YOU