The world will be soon divided into two groups - those who use Facebook, and those who don't. - Anonymous
Such is the craze of this social networking website that if you are not on Facebook, it's like you don't exist. Undoubtedly one of the best social networking website in the world, Facebook has come a long way from a being a simple social networking website for the Harvard students, to become the most popular website with more than 400 million active users the world over. This number is increasing rapidly though, with hundreds of new user joining Facebook every day. If you are one of these new users desperately trying to hang on to this trend, but finding it difficult, this is the place to be. By the time you are done with this article, you will be ready to join the Facebook bandwagon, armed with all the tricks of f-a-c-e-b-o-o-k-i-n-g.
Your Guide to Facebook
Like several other social networking websites on the world wide web, even Facebook facilitates a wide range of social activities on the Internet. But the charm of this social networking website is quite different from that of others, and that makes it the second most popular site in US. On Facebook, you can create your profile, add pictures, stay in touch with friends, create groups, play games, get funny applications, and do a whole lot of things. Most of the attributes of this user-friendly website can be customized on your own with a few clicks. You can create your own profile, and use the 'privacy settings' to make sure that your personal information is not revealed to unknown people. You can also create applications, groups and 'Fan Pages' on your own.
How to Use Facebook?
In order to use Facebook, you need to register on the website. Even though it's a free service open for all, you need to be above 13 to join. In order to register, you just need to go to the 'Log In' page and click on the 'Sign Up' tab. As a part of the basic sign up process, you will require to fill in details, such as your email id and password, which you would require to 'log in' on Facebook. Once you have created an account, you are ready to explore the world of Facebook. You can fill in your profile details, and add a picture to your profile, as per your convenience. You also get to modify the privacy settings to ensure that only your friends get access to your profile. With a range of applications to add, quizzes to take and games to play, the chances of you getting bored are very rare.
One of the most popular feature of Facebook is the 'Status Update', wherein you can tell everybody what's happening in your life. You can also resort to these status messages to initiate conversations with people. As you continue to explore Facebook, you will come across 'Feeds' wherein you will be updated about your friends becoming fans of a particular individual or concept, joining new groups, adding new friends etc. You yourself can create new Fan Pages and start new groups on your own, and invite people to join them.
How to Make a Fan Page on Facebook?
A Fan Page is quite similar to the profile page, with the basic features like the wall, feed, photos, videos etc., as well as some unique features such as list of fans. You also get to customize this page, and add a few other interesting features for it to look more appealing. In order to create a fan page you will have to go to the homepage, and find the link to 'Ads and Pages'. Once you click on the same, you will be directed to a new web page, where you will come across 'Create a New Page' link. You will be asked some basic questions, like your location and the description. Once you are done with these basics, the system will automatically prompt you about the process of creating Facebook Fan Page. Once you are done, make sure that you keep updating it with new content so that the fans get a reason to visit it again and again.
How to Create a Group on Facebook?
You can either create a group to stay in touch with your friends (group by your college name) or create a group to stay in touch with like-minded people (groups by beliefs and interests). In order to create a group on Facebook, you will have to go to the homepage. On the left hand side, you will come across a few links in a vertical line up. You have to click on the link which reads 'Groups', and you will be directed to a new web page wherein you will come across all the groups you have joined earlier. On the same page, you will come across a link saying 'Create a Group'. Once you click on it, you will be directed to a new web page where you will have to fill in the basic information about your group, such as the name, type, description etc, and modify the settings as per your requirements. By modifying the settings, you can decide whether you want to give access only to the members or to anyone on Facebook.
Now that you are armed with the basics about how Facebook works, and how to use it, you are ready to go for that entirely new experience in the virtual world. Other than the basic features we have mentioned here, there are other interesting features which you would come across as you continue to explore it. If, at all, you get bored of Facebook-ing, you always have the option of deleting your Facebook account permanently, but you need to give it a serious thought before taking such drastic step.
Such is the craze of this social networking website that if you are not on Facebook, it's like you don't exist. Undoubtedly one of the best social networking website in the world, Facebook has come a long way from a being a simple social networking website for the Harvard students, to become the most popular website with more than 400 million active users the world over. This number is increasing rapidly though, with hundreds of new user joining Facebook every day. If you are one of these new users desperately trying to hang on to this trend, but finding it difficult, this is the place to be. By the time you are done with this article, you will be ready to join the Facebook bandwagon, armed with all the tricks of f-a-c-e-b-o-o-k-i-n-g.
Your Guide to Facebook
Like several other social networking websites on the world wide web, even Facebook facilitates a wide range of social activities on the Internet. But the charm of this social networking website is quite different from that of others, and that makes it the second most popular site in US. On Facebook, you can create your profile, add pictures, stay in touch with friends, create groups, play games, get funny applications, and do a whole lot of things. Most of the attributes of this user-friendly website can be customized on your own with a few clicks. You can create your own profile, and use the 'privacy settings' to make sure that your personal information is not revealed to unknown people. You can also create applications, groups and 'Fan Pages' on your own.
How to Use Facebook?
In order to use Facebook, you need to register on the website. Even though it's a free service open for all, you need to be above 13 to join. In order to register, you just need to go to the 'Log In' page and click on the 'Sign Up' tab. As a part of the basic sign up process, you will require to fill in details, such as your email id and password, which you would require to 'log in' on Facebook. Once you have created an account, you are ready to explore the world of Facebook. You can fill in your profile details, and add a picture to your profile, as per your convenience. You also get to modify the privacy settings to ensure that only your friends get access to your profile. With a range of applications to add, quizzes to take and games to play, the chances of you getting bored are very rare.
One of the most popular feature of Facebook is the 'Status Update', wherein you can tell everybody what's happening in your life. You can also resort to these status messages to initiate conversations with people. As you continue to explore Facebook, you will come across 'Feeds' wherein you will be updated about your friends becoming fans of a particular individual or concept, joining new groups, adding new friends etc. You yourself can create new Fan Pages and start new groups on your own, and invite people to join them.
How to Make a Fan Page on Facebook?
A Fan Page is quite similar to the profile page, with the basic features like the wall, feed, photos, videos etc., as well as some unique features such as list of fans. You also get to customize this page, and add a few other interesting features for it to look more appealing. In order to create a fan page you will have to go to the homepage, and find the link to 'Ads and Pages'. Once you click on the same, you will be directed to a new web page, where you will come across 'Create a New Page' link. You will be asked some basic questions, like your location and the description. Once you are done with these basics, the system will automatically prompt you about the process of creating Facebook Fan Page. Once you are done, make sure that you keep updating it with new content so that the fans get a reason to visit it again and again.
How to Create a Group on Facebook?
You can either create a group to stay in touch with your friends (group by your college name) or create a group to stay in touch with like-minded people (groups by beliefs and interests). In order to create a group on Facebook, you will have to go to the homepage. On the left hand side, you will come across a few links in a vertical line up. You have to click on the link which reads 'Groups', and you will be directed to a new web page wherein you will come across all the groups you have joined earlier. On the same page, you will come across a link saying 'Create a Group'. Once you click on it, you will be directed to a new web page where you will have to fill in the basic information about your group, such as the name, type, description etc, and modify the settings as per your requirements. By modifying the settings, you can decide whether you want to give access only to the members or to anyone on Facebook.
Now that you are armed with the basics about how Facebook works, and how to use it, you are ready to go for that entirely new experience in the virtual world. Other than the basic features we have mentioned here, there are other interesting features which you would come across as you continue to explore it. If, at all, you get bored of Facebook-ing, you always have the option of deleting your Facebook account permanently, but you need to give it a serious thought before taking such drastic step.
