‘Suddenly I know what the people I went to primary school with are doing …’
Social networking means that we can manage and communicate with our networks of contacts in a totally new way and access information as never before. We’ll show you how to get involved in these exciting, fun and flexible forms of social media.
Guides to social networking and blogs
Social networking
What is social networking? – The term is used frequently, but what do we actually mean by ‘social networking’?
What is Facebook? – Get the low-down on the largest social network in the world.
How to join Facebook – If you’d like to join the millions in this network, just follow this simple guide.
What is public on my Facebook Timeline? – The new Timeline feature is great fun, but make sure you’re happy with what people can see.
How to stay safe on Facebook – Learn how to keep your identity secure while having fun on Facebook.
How to use Facebook – A guide to getting the most out of Facebook.
How to find friends on Facebook – Locating those close friends and long-lost contacts.
What is Twitter? – The micro-blogging network that’s a favourite with celebrities.
How to use Twitter – A simple step-by-step guide to get you started on the microblogging website Twitter.
How to tweet – You have the Twitter account, you have things to say: now it’s time to get tweeting!
What is Bitly? – Learn more about this free and popular link shortening service.
Google Plus
What is Google Plus? – Key features and benefits of this new social network from Google.
How to join Google Plus – The step-by-step guide to getting started with Google Plus.
Blogs
What is a blog? – Web logs – known more commonly as ‘blogs’ – started life as online diaries but have become so much more.
How to start a blog – The step-by-step guide to getting yours going.
What is Tumblr? – Learn more about this popular and free blogging platform that is easy to use, even for beginners.
Best … blogs – There are millions of blogs out there. Here are a handpicked selection of the best to get you started.
Dating
Internet dating: how to find love online – So many people have found each other online. Why not give it a try?