Social networking sites are platforms that direct users into building and organizing social relationships. The point of websites such as Meetup.com, Facebook and MySpace is for users to share ideas and communicate with other users to get desired tasks accomplished. People who share similar interests typically use these sites. The sites allow different individuals to communicate their ideas, interests, activities and events. For example users may use the site to form a social event, like a fundraiser. I believe that people use these sites for various reasons.
I believe virtual networking is a great tool for spreading news faster. These websites have helped companies throughout the world reach out to consumers without increasing costs. They allow these companies to market to customers, and for customers to give feedback with a few clicks of a mouse. These websites have also allowed many individuals to get involved with the community around them, and ditch traditional forms of communication. The first chapter titled It takes a village to find a phone from our book written by Clay Shirky discusses that through the internet one can get in touch with someone in virtually any city to find what they are looking for.
"I Pledge" - KES
"I Pledge" - KES
What's the risk that customers may turn against a company based on a few bad experiences?
ReplyDeleteWhat does that mean if a company decides to establish a (facebook) presence? Does it require management to make them look good?