Social Networking Social Networking Sites Sites Communication Skills Communication Skills
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