There is currently a booming in the social network websites. Users are still confused on picking which social network websites is the most useful for them. Examples of these websites are; blog, Facbook, and Twitter.
Key Element of the Blog, Facebook and Twitter
The CEO of facebook Mark Zuckerberg (2008) said, facebook appeals to people who are looking to reconnect with old friend and family members or find new friends online; the mash up of features like email, instant messaging, image and video sharing, etc. feels familiar, while Twitter is a bit harder to get your arm around at first.
Twitter.com sends information in byte-size chunks and uses your updates as jumping off points to other places. These updates also will let others know what you're up to at any given moment.
Blog is establishing and maintaining a presence in cyberspace- which is exactly what social networking is about. Whether the blogger is an individual or a corporation, government, or other institution, the idea is the same: establish and spread a presence around the world is exactly what bloggers are doing.
Different Communication Styles for Different Social Settings
For Facebook users; they chat with old friends and acquaintances, they check out photos and profiles of themselves and friends. Also in the setting, users tend to feel more relaxed. A profile is just like a cyber-room where you can decorate.
Twitter allows someone to meet people make other people meet them. Here, users can stand out from the crowd, make an impression, self-promote and make new connections.
As for blogs, it is up to the bloggers themselves to set the social settings.
Reference List:
Fox New, 2008, Face CEO to Scared Users: Trust Us, viewed on 12th June 20099 http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,494804,00.html
Twitter.com, 2009, About Twitter, viewed on 12th June 2009
http://twitter.com/about
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