Facebook, arguably the most famous social networking site, comes with its own pros and cons. Here in this article, I will try to show some of the advantages and disadvantages of Facebook.
Facebook has helped to create a brand for many individuals and businesses. Moreover, it’s a major source of entertainment for people around the globe. Since Facebook is a global social networking site available in various parts of the world, location is not a barrier.
Also, with the Facebook translation feature, you can easily connect with Facebook users from different countries and with people who speak a variety of different languages.
FACEBOOK FOR NETWORKING:
Facebook is arguably the most powerful social media and social networking site out there. You can use Facebook to connect with your family, friends, work colleagues, and you can even meet new people on Facebook.
Most people who know how to use a computer and internet have a profile on Facebook.
Moreover, it’s easy to find like-minded people by seeing their interests, and you can easily connect with them using wall updates, private messages, and video chats.
FACEBOOK FOR DATING:
Facebook is also known for finding dates.
Indeed, with a social network powered by over 1 billion active users, it’s easy to find a date that shares common interests and hobbies.
Finding dates in this way, much of the time you won’t get into incompatibility issues. (Much of the time…)
One should be careful about fake Facebook profiles, though, as they are usually created by stalkers or spammers.
(Perhaps this is a disadvantage, but Facebook is also becoming one of the major vehicles for failed relationship and breakups.)
FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS:
Facebook is one of the largest sites in the world where we are not only allowed, but encouraged to connect with everyone.
Anyone can take advantage of Facebook to maintain a good relationship with others who identify with certain tastes or products. This is very important because as a business, you can sell or promote a product/service to a highly targeted audience, thus increasing the possibilities of making money on the internet.
Facebook allows the establishment of partnerships between various projects. Moreover, using a Facebook fan page, you can increase your brand value and social media presence for your business. If used properly, Facebook can help you find new leads and clients.
FACEBOOK FOR CHATTING:
Facebook can also be used as video chat tool.
Recently, Facebook implemented the Facebook video chat feature in partnership with Skype. Now you can make video calls to your friends using Facebook’s inbuilt video chat service.
FACEBOOK FOR IMAGE AND VIDEO HOSTING:
You can also use Facebook as a site to host images and videos. You can set privacy levels for individual albums to control who can see what you share.
Moreover, you can always download your complete collection of Facebook photos and videos using the Facebook backup account feature.
FACEBOOK FOR NEWS & INFORMATION:
The real advantage of Facebook is that it’s a real-time social networking site. This makes it one of the best sources to stay updated with the latest news and information. Major news usually goes viral on Facebook, and most brands use it to announce important things regarding their products/services.
Bloggers and internet marketers can subscribe to popular blog fan pages and keep themselves aware of the latest updates. In fact, I have one profile just to gather news.
FACEBOOK AS A PERSONAL PORTFOLIO:
Facebook’s Timeline gives a completely new look regarding your personal profile branding.
With the Facebook Timeline cover, you are allowed create a dramatic first impression as the cover pic will quickly tell people what you are all about.
Also, you can make certain updates public, and if done strategically, you can use it as a portfolio. For example, if you want people to recognize you as a Facebook business expert (provided you are one), you can set your privacy to Public for your most commented and liked “Facebook for business tips, articles, and discussions”.
This way all your new profile visitors will see your expertise, and they will be connecting with you because of your useful and targeted updates. This will also help you get more subscribers and potential clients.
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