Social networks

A social networking site is an online community where peopel are linked together using their personl information. 

Functions of a social networking sites are:

• Allow users to have an online presence 
• Links users with others using personal information 
• Allows users to stay in touch with other people 
• Allows users to stay in touch with others 

Target auidence

Different social networking sites are aimed at different groups of people, for example:

• Linedin- is aimed at business peopel with advice given by industry experts
• Bebo- is aimed at younger teens with areas for gaming and music videos

Advantage of social networking

• Easy for everyone to create a personal page
• Easy way to keep in contact with people 
• Easy to make new friends with similar people 
• You can post interesting things about yourself 

Disadvantages of social networking 

• People can watse a lot of time
• Loss of privacy 
• Online bullying 

• Easy to make new friends with similar people 
• You can post interesting things about yourself 

Disadvantages of social networking 

• People can watse a lot of time
• Loss of privacy 
• Online bullying