Social Networking for

Parents

• http://www.linkedin.com/in/clarerichardson

• http://www.facebook.com/clare.richardson

• http://www.myspace.com/pambeesley

• http://twitter.com/mrbobbybones

4 Simple Actions

•Set privacy settings.•Clean up stuff you post.•Clean up stuff others post.•Create good content.

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Appendix

Social Networking Stats

• Social networks & blogs now the 4th most popular online activity –ahead of email

• 150 million people around the world are now actively using Facebook- half use it every day

• If Facebook were a country, it would be the 8th most populated in the world

• Linked In adds one member per second• Twitter growth explosion 08/09

How are TEENS using social networking sites?

• 57% of online teens have created some kind of content online– Photos– Video– Writing, stories– Artwork– Songs, music

• 19% have a blog• 38% read the blogs of others• 76% of social network-using teens leave comments on the blogs of

friends

• 55% of online teens use social networking websites• 55% have a profile onlineTwo main elements to social networking that relate to its appeal to

teens (and young adults)– Connecting and communicating with others– Content creation a.k.a. self-expression

How are TEENS using social networking sites?

• Reinforcing pre-existing relationships– 91% stay in touch with friends they see a lot– 82% stay in touch with friends they rarely see in person

• Meeting new people & flirting– 49% make new friends (more for boys, less for girls)

– 17% flirt – (older boys – 29% of them flirt vs. 13% of older girls)

• Making plans with friends– 72% make plans with friends on SNS

• Sending messages– 84% post message on friend’s wall or page– 82% send private messages to a friend– 76% post comments to a friend’s blog– 61% send a bulletin or mass message to all friends in the system– 33% wink, poke, give e-props or kudos to friends

So many social networks, so little time...

Security Settings: Twitter

Security Settings: Facebook

Security Settings: Linked In

SimplifyExhausted? Streamline!

- Link your updates- Increase mobility (and no you don’t have to buy an iphone)- Use a client with richer features to help organize your tweets- Make it part of your social/professional life and make it relevant for you (what do you want out of it? Shape, mold…)

Social Networking Etiquetteaka How to Not Be Creepy• Not everyone wants to make new friends.– Only contact someone online that you havemet in person (however briefly).• People want to maintain friendships withpeople they rarely see.– Expect for people to find you.• Half of users visit their network at leastonce a day. Most visit at least weekly.– Keep up with expectations of a fast response.– Don’t delay on friend or connection requests.

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