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Facebook® is a social networking website founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, initially for Harvard students, later opening to users aged 13 and older. It allows individuals to connect, share information, and join groups based on interests, although users should be cautious about sharing personal information. With over 200 million users globally, Facebook® facilitates friendships and discussions while providing a platform for sharing various content.
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- 2. WhatexactlyisFacebook®? Facebook® isa “social networking website” Facebook® is a free service that allows you to create an online page to connect with friends, family, or make new friends with anyone anywhere. On your Facebook® page you can share pictures, personal information , messages, videos , join groups and add applications.
- 3. History Facebook® wasfounded in 2004 by Harvard student Mark E. Zuckerberg with help from his roommates Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes. Facebook® was originally for Harvard students then expanded to other colleges then to anyone over the age of 18, and now currently to anyone 13 years of age or older.
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- 7. AdvantagesofFacebook®: It’s asocial network- It’s a great way to keep in touch with friends and also make new friends. You can meet people with your same interest or hobbies, and even connect with people in your same field of study or job. Facebook® allows you to share information and photos, you can blog about a topic of interest, and you can also connect to other applications like, Twitter. Facebook® allows people to connect, to learn from each other, to discuss issues, viewpoints and share advice. You can also join groups having similar likes and dislikes.
- 8. DisadvantagesofFacebook Sharing toomuch private information could become a problem so share only what you are comfortable with sharing. Through your privacy settings you can control what you share.
- 9. FunFacts Facebook® hasover 200 million users Over 70% of Facebook® users are outside the United States The average person has 120 friends on Facebook® More than 3.5 billion minutes are spent on Facebook® each day The fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older Slogan “Facebook® helps you connect and share with the people in your life.”
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