What are social network sites?
Social network sites are online communities that give you opportunities to connect with, or provide resources to, clients, colleagues, family, and friends who share common interests. In each social network, you create a profile that describes you or your organization, and then invite people to join you as “friends.” There are many different types of social network sites, many of which are free, and they range from general to those tailored for a specific demographic or interest area.
Why would I join a social network site?
Social network sites allow you to engage with people who share similar interests or are a part of your organization’s target audience. Many social network sites allow you to upload videos, photos, create a blog, post events, join groups, and send messages.
Who uses social network sites?
Examples of social network sites addressing HIV/AIDS include:
What technology do I need to access a social network site?
You need Internet access to visit a social network site.
Where can I learn more about social network sites?
Examples of social network resources include:
- Common Craft’s Video “Social Networks in Plain English”: www.commoncraft.com/video-social-networking
- Facebook: www.facebook.com
- MySpace: www.myspace.com
Examples of social network sites addressing HIV/AIDS include:
- PatientsLikeMe: www.patientslikeme.com
- Daily Strength: www.dailystrength.com
- New Mexico AIDS Services’ MySpace page: www.myspace.com/nmas1
- 1 Social Times, “Top Social Network Age Distribution,” Available at http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/06/top-social-network-age-distribution . Accessed on 8/29/08.
- 2, 3 Pew Internet & American Life Project, “Pew Internet Net Project Data Memo: Re: Social Networking Websites and Teens: An Overview” (January 3, 2007).
- 4 Analytics 2.0, “White Paper III- Social Networks in Latin America,” Available at: http://www.analytics20.org/?s=white+paper+II+-+social+networks . Accessed on 7/31/08.
Information and resources taken from the AIDS.gov blog.
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