My Favorite Social Network

Derek Mehraban's picture
Instructor
5/25/2012
Ingenex, Social Media

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What is my favorite social network? I use Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. But which is the best?

I would have to say the most value comes from Linkedin. I have almost 4,000 connections. I have used Linkedin to build networks, and join groups, and generally connect with professionals around the world.

Be sure to connect with me on Linkedin so I can give a recommendation when class is over. http://linkedin.com/in/mehraban

Facebook is my second favorite as its fun. YouTube is brilliant, but I need more time to produce videos. Working on this one. Foursquare is great for checking in. Twitter for keeping up on the latest, and putting out information or connecting in a public venue. I have some people at my social media agency who have some very strong opinions on this. I'm sure you do too. So I have to ask...

What's your favorite social network?

Comments & Feedback

Student

I'd have to say that Facebook is my favorite social network because it includes so many different social networks within it. Instagram pictures and YouTube videos can also be posted and shared on Facebook, whole you can do similar things related to LinkedIn. I find myself spending most of my day on Facebook, trying to keep up with the latest with my friends or just keep myself busy. Now, on Facebook there are fan pages as well, so I can like a company's Facebook page and turn on the notifications to keep up to date on what they are doing within their company. Facebook is easy to use and connects all your social networks together, which is why it is my favorite social network.

Student

Facebook is my favorite social network because it allows me to keep in touch with family, friends, and co-workers. It's one of the few networks that basically offers everything you need to communicate and connect with others while providing many options for you to share what is going on your life. My brother lives in another state, so I enjoy viewing pictures he and his wife post of my nieces and nephews. Facebook gives me the opportunity to not miss out on some of the milestones in their life. Facebook also offers a video chat that I use every once in a while to connect with them. It helps me stay in touch with my friends who live in other countries or people I work with at events that live in other states. Event pages and group pages help me stay in the loop for concerts, class assignments, and work. I work at autoshows and trade shows, so I joined several groups that post openings for those types of jobs. Several of the events I've worked were jobs I found through Facebook. Many of my friends on Facebook also post relevant articles, so it keeps me up to date on what's going on in the world. My second favorite social network would have to be Instagram because I enjoy posting pictures I find interesting and looking at photos my favorite travel and style bloggers post. Because I travel often, I really like to share pictures of the places I'm visiting.

Student

I would have to say that from a business standpoint, Facebook is my favorite. It is a great social network for businesses, especially small businesses, to increase brand awareness. It gives small businesses an opportunity to spread information and knowledge about their brand without actually spending a lot of money, if any, for advertising. For example, since the page itself would be considered owned media content and any shares or comments from consumers would be considered earned media content. The brand would get exposure without actually spending any money on advertising. This is beneficial for small businesses who cannot necessarily afford to allocate a lot of money toward advertising.

Student

My favorite social network would have to be facebook. I am not huge on social networking, but i see facebook being useful for the only things i need. I only really social network to keep up with my friends. There are a lot of other social networks that have all sorts of random, and in my opinion, useless functions. But facebook keeps all my friends information in one place. It lets me catch up with them via facebook chat. It also lets me see their daily activity from their status updates. Facebook is a simple social network, you can choose your friends, and ignore people who you wish not to contact. For those reasons, facebook is my favorite social network.

Student

My favorite social media that I currently use is Facebook. Twitter ranks in on a close 2nd place and then Youtube in 3rd. In particular, I have a lot of experience dealing with these social media platforms. Facebook is a great way to connect with friends and share photos. Twitter is a great tool to use for checking up-to-date information likes news updates and sport broadcasts. YouTube is an endless platform for information, comedy, entertainment, and procrastination. I could spend all day watching videos on YouTube.

Student

My favorite social media site has to be twitter. I feel like twitter is a constant conversation with all of my very close friends while i just use facebook to get picture my friends upload or to laugh at those kids still doing nothing with their lifes on facebook. Facebook is just so huge now and i have over 1,000 friends i kind of dont care about facebook because its not personal anymore. I always see the same 20 people posting status's and the other same 20 liking them, it used to be fun and now its boring. I like twitter because I can choose not to follow someone but if they want to follow me they can. With facebook I have to be friends and see everyone even if i dont want to, and once i delete someone they are going to question why i accepted their request then deleted them. Overall, I think twitter is just like facebook with all the BS cut out of it.

Student

Although I have recently started using twitter and instagram a little bit more, Facebook has always been my favorite form of social media. I like it becuase it gives you many ways to connect with friends and family. I like that you can post pictures and comment on statuses, pictures, and etc. Facebook will keep my connected to people that I do not get to see that often and I like that because it helps me keep in touch with everyone and stay updated on their lives. Facebook is the form of social media in which I have to most connections and find it easiest to reach out. 

Student

Although I have recently started using twitter and instagram a little bit more, Facebook has always been my favorite form of social media. I like it becuase it gives you many ways to connect with friends and family. I like that you can post pictures and comment on statuses, pictures, and etc. Facebook will keep my connected to people that I do not get to see that often and I like that because it helps me keep in touch with everyone and stay updated on their lives. Facebook is the form of social media in which I have to most connections and find it easiest to reach out. 

Student

My absolute favorite social media platform would have to be twitter. I can gather breaking news stories and follow people I admire, and making it easy to connect as well. I recently have not had any spam issues that had turned me off the year before last. It has been running properly and efficiently and I always learn something new. It's a great way to keep in touch but also not too forward. It's a great way for businesses to connect with the community and #hashtag is pure genius! Following the latest trends and staying informed, whether it be politically or Fox Sports Detroit. I know I can rely on Twitter always for the scoop.

Student

I'd like to think that I don't use a lot of social media and that I am a very private person but this made me realize I am not. I use Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Youtube and I have a Google+ account but I never use it. I would say that my favorite social network would be Facebook because that is the one that I look at the most and actively participate in. Pinterest would be my second favorite because it is super easy for me to keep track of things that I like.  I feel that with the other accounts I simply have them because everyone else does and I look at what other people do but I don't have the need to actually post my thoughts and life out there for other people to read about. I guess you could say that I am a "lurker".  Even with my Facebook, I make it private and I am very selective about what I post on it and what other people post onto my profile. 

Student

I am on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Pinterest. But out of all of them I would have to say Instagram and Facebook are my favorite. I would say Pinterest is, but I try not to log on often because when I am on there is no getting me off. I just enjoy looking at everyones pictures and seeing what they are up to on Facebook and Instagram so that is why they are my favorite. I have yet to get into Twitter even though I have had it for over a year now. I think I need to spend more time messing around on LinkedIn to fully understand and use it. It seems like a very good website to connect in the business world but I dont know how to work it yet.

Student

My favorite social media network would definitely have to be Facebook. Although Twitter is growing on me, I don't think it will become number one on my list. Facebook is just so easy to keep in contact with friends and others you don't get to see often. It's simple to use as well. The only downside is that it is addicting. I love being able to communicate with my family and friends on a daily basis. Group and event pages are also valuable. Whether you're making one for a class project or creating a page to inform friends about an event, they are a great tool offered by Facebook.

Student

My favorite social network would have to be Twitter, even though it is a close call with Facebook as the other one.  The reason I would have to go with Twitter is because it is so simple to just speak your mind, sure Facebook can allow the same thing, but Twitter is just so short and sweet that you don't have to read through a lot of the nonsense that Facebook features.  The best part is being able to search a keyword and get breaking news from something important, or you can view whats trending around different places around the world.  I'll admit I haven't always been huge on Twitter, but from using it a lot the past few years it has really caught on to me.

Student

My favorite social network is Twitter. With Twitter, I am constantly getting news and updates from celebrities, brands and my friends. I love that everytime I go on my Twitter, I am able to get a new constant feed of news. I feel sometimes other social networks don't have as much new information to offer and it is very rare that I get bored with Twitter. I also love that with Twitter I am able to get a personal glimpse into celebrities lives and companies and designers that I follow.

Student

my favorite would be facebook. It is just so easy to get connected on Facebook with people at one time. It is easy to organize events, group projects, and even reconnect with friends from the past. It also allows you to see what people are up too and build connections with people you may not know very well.

Student

My favorite by far would be YouTube. I just love how easy it is for me to glide through related videos, and the efficiency of YouTube to provide me content that fits my interests is what I love so much about it. I could honestly spend hours on that thing.

Student

I can say my favorite social media is "Facebook", I've been using Facebook when I got into University which was 5 years ago, I've had a military service for two years that causes me to delayed my graduate year. Throughout Facebook I have met a lot of my friends from my elementary school years and the most convenience thing that I like the most about Facebook is "Easy way to access and join". Making a Facebook account is the most easiet thing I have ever had, just put my names and birthday and that was it! Also I can share my videos or pictures with my friend easily. I thinks these are the main reason that I like to be on Facebook. The second social media that I like the most is "Youtube". Youtube has a variety of videos that I can look up and enjoys while I feel depressed. I like to watch a Music video and comedy programs on the youtube. It is much better than download illegally on the internet. I can even choose the part that I want to see again. In this way Facebook and Youtube is the most interesting social media that I like.

Student

My favorite social networking site is Reddit, if you would consider it a social network.  People seem to  have no filters on the site, and its users are probably some of the most opinionated and brutal people I know.  The first time I tried posting to the "funny" subreddit of the site, I learned quickly that I am not funny (which I know I am hilarious ;)) and that people will make sure that you know that you aren't.  This website includes some interesting reads, pictures, and videos, and it's a site that I would look at over Facebook.

Student

One of my favorite social network is Facebook. Since back in my country, most of people is using this social media, it is much easier for me to keep in contact with my friends and families than any other social network. Also, it is easier to share long posts, links, video, and tagging pictures, so very useful in some way with getting new information and sharing quickly with other people. However, if I am using it for just interracting with my friends, then I like Twitter or Instagram as well. I can post new photos with short notes and friends can leave a comment right away on my photo. Also, for the twitter, there is a limitation on words, so people cannot post whole lot of personnal stuffs on it as well.

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Student

My favorite social media platform would have to be Facebook and LinkedIn. Facebook is a fun and playful way to communicate with my close friends and keep in touch with my friends/family that is distant from me. It is also a place I like to share photos of my friends and I with the Facebook world. Facebook is also a helpful network for class. Often for class projects, groups will create a Facebook page to make it simple to communicate and create documents.

LinkedIn is my favorite social media network for strictly work and professionalism. I have connected with many professional individuals and companies via this network. I also like LinkedIn because I have found several companies I potentially want to work for and it has been easy to communicate with them.

 

Student

I would have to say my favorite social networks are Twitter and Instagram. I used to be on Facebook all the time, but now I find myself on Twitter more than any other social network. I like seeing sports stars and celebrities updates about what they are doing. It makes me feel more connected with them. I also find myself not getting as annoyed of posts on Twitter as I did on Facebook.

Ever since I discovered Instagram I have loved it. Its fun to look at other peoples pictures, without having to look at peoples status' or Tweets. Usually when I am on Facebook I like looking at just the pictures anyways, so thats why I think I like it so much. I also like all the different filters I can use when editing my picture to upload it.

Student

My favorite social network is LinkedIN. Although I don't have over 4,000 connections I have steadily enhanced my profile since the start of the New Media Drivers License course. Out of all the social networks in the world it is hard to classify which one is the best strictly due to the conditions one intends to use them for. Whether it's for business or personal use the context of the industry or people you want to connect with is very important as to which channels you decide to optimize. It will be interesting to see how businesses approach the social networking site Pinterest now that they recently release their 'Pinterest for Business' ads.

Student

This course has caused me, in a good way, to get more involved in LinkedIn whereas before I was not very active in seeking out and  linking to those I knew in the professional capacity. I have always had a professional profile on Facebook, as I dislike seeing profiles littered with photos and statuses that are better off left off, I try to encourage those to do the same. Facebook is fun and social, but it has also been a great networking tool for me for years now. Without having to work hard to worry about loosing connections, I am able to send off a quick note to someone to check in or say hello. I hope to continue developing my LinkedIn account so that I may transition between both.

Student

Social Media has changed a lot since I first began using MySpace in middle school, evolving from the plain music driven pages I used to have into this now intricate web of connectedness where everything is intertwined. My favorite site I would have to saw if Facebook, I use it the most because I have more visual attachments with people than my second favorite, LinkedIn. There just isn't enough interaction on LinkedIn for it to be my favorite but i do like connecting with people and seeing what they've done throughout their lives. Since this class began I started using FourSquare and I am a big fan of that now, I enjoy checking in and sharing tips with friends and there is nothing better than stealing the someones mayorship! 

Student

Social Media has changed a lot since I first began using MySpace in middle school, evolving from the plain music driven pages I used to have into this now intricate web of connectedness where everything is intertwined. My favorite site I would have to saw if Facebook, I use it the most because I have more visual attachments with people than my second favorite, LinkedIn. There just isn't enough interaction on LinkedIn for it to be my favorite but i do like connecting with people and seeing what they've done throughout their lives. Since this class began I started using FourSquare and I am a big fan of that now, I enjoy checking in and sharing tips with friends and there is nothing better than stealing the someones mayorship! 

Student

I think their is a difference between the social media site I use the most and the one that is my favorite.  I spend a great amount of time on both facebook and twitter but neither is really my favorite. Since joining LinkedIn I have about 100 connections already and am seeing an instant benefit from the site.  I've had people from the advertising industry veiw my profile already and send connection invites.  So I may spend the most time on other site but LinkedIn is diffinetly my favorite for that reason it's more beneficial and professional.

Student

My favorite social network is Facebook. FAcebook is my favorite because it is one of the best ways for em to connect with my family and old friends. I have family in several different states and statying connected by phone is harder then most think.

i would love for LinkedIn to be my second favorite for professional use. However, I need to become more familiar with the site and what it is used for.

Student

My favorite social network would have to be Twitter. I enjoy Twitter because it's simple, it only allows you to have one picture of yourself and a short bio about yourself. I also enjoy Twitter because I look at like like a dairy, it's a place where you can say a few words about something that is important to you or pertains to your life at that moment. Sometimes I go back on my twitter to see things that I had been talking about awhile before, I awlays enjoy what others have to say too. It's a place where you can follow your favorite artist or celebritites so you can see when they may be touring next or coming out with a new album or what they might be up too. It also only allows users to write 140 characters, that way you can get a thought out, but not say too much. I also read an article about how 140 characters works well because it keeps readers engaged and wanting to continue reading more. Another website that I enjoy is Linked In, I enjoy it because it is a great website to get your personal professional profile out to other professionals to better your chances in the working world. 

Student

I put my favortie social media networks into two categories; business and personal. For business I use Linkedin primarily and I am starting to use Twitter. Linkedin has been great to reconnect with past colleagues, current and former clients and to research the business background of clients prior to meeting with them. It is a great ice breaker when you can mention you are a fellow Sparty or share experiences from a company you both worked at.

The sales team uses Linkedin for prospecting by asking the contacts in their network to make introductions to potential clients. I have sent out job postings and have hired two great sales people from leads I got from my network on Linkedin.

For personal use it's Facebook. It has been great keeping up with my family on the west coast, friends in Europe and old high school buddies.

Student
I think you are right! I value LinkedIn a lot because I feel it is a great way to build relations with future employers!
Student

My favorite social netowork, with no surprise, would have to be Facebook. At the same time, it's the one that I am most addicting to. I somehow turn on my computer, open up a browser, and with out thinking twice, I type, "Facebook.com". I will even find times where I was just so confused and had no clue why I was on Facebook. But, once I am on and when I do attend to go on, it keeps you up with everything. Not only do you stay connected with your friends from all over the world, but you stay updated on news articles, politics, economy, what is good on television tonight, and pretty much anything that you can think of. Facebook has transformed into a place to go if you are looking for anything. One thing I remember Zuckerberg talking about is making movies and television shows come to facebook, along with email. Once these concepts hit facebook and he has perfected it, Facebook might surpass Google as the number one search engine. It is going to have everything that you can imagine. Lets be real, everyone wants to go on Facebook and look at peoples pictures from the night before and want to see what big events are coming up. Its the college connection, its how you still intact with everything that is going on and brings it to one screen, Facebook.

Student

I would say that linkedin is my favorite social network, due to its convenience in finding a job as well as connecting with other proffessional people in the working world. Before my senior year, I was unaware of the usefulness of linkedin, as I thought it was just another way to communicate with people on the web, however it is an extremely easy and convenient way to create relationships with people that could be helpful in your working life. My linkedin has just been completed and I am excited to see if I will connect with any company for my future career. My second favorite social network would have to be twitter. It is a great way to get your message across whatever it may be in a very short amount of words. This is straight to the point and sometimes very useful facts. In any job I take on, I know I will continue to use twitter to get my company's name across. I also enjoy twitter for reasons other than proffessionally, because people can be very witty and humorous with only a phrase of words. Both Linkedin and twitter will continue to be my favorite social networks due to these various reasons.

Student

As far as relevance and usefulness, Linkedin definitely takes they cake. I am still working on building my Linkedin connections, but have done alot of exploring that has led me to find possible job opportunities. Linkedin has so many interesting aspects that helps you connect with people through business and make professional connections, where as Facebook is more of a social thing connecting aquaintances and old friends. Although alot of my employers are on Facebook I always feel weird accepting a friend request from my former boss. Something about the thought of them going through my pictures seeing me at various concerts and parties makes me feel a little uneasy. Facebook is a great way to stay connected with people, and even a source of communication now with chat, which makes it incredibly useful. 

Twitter has not always been one of the top social media outlets i use, but recently i have begun to come more fluent with the twitter language. But as far as communicating and keeping in touch with people and events, I find that it is not nearly as useful as Facebook. Another Social Media i have recently become very involved in is Instagram. Although it is only used on your phones, you can edit pictures share and post them from instagram to Facebook or Twitter. It has become a daily routine for me to Instagram. 

Student

I agree that of all social networks, Linkedin is the most valuable. Linkedin has allowed me to communicate in the corporate world and accomplish objectives career wise, that I would normally not have the opportunity to do. However, because I believe Linkedin is the most valuable does not mean I find it to be most fun. If I had to pick based on pure social enjoyment, Twitter would be my favorite. If you learn how to correctly navigate your way through Twitter, you will come across accounts that interest you in every aspect of your life. I follow accounts that make me laugh, post career service advice, post internship opportunities while at the same time keeping me constantly connected to friends and family. I also feel as though people find it easier to express themselves on Twitter and it therefore provides a completely different environment than competing social networks.

 

Student

By far Facebook is my favorite social media site.  To be honest it was the only site I was a part of before the class started (excluding YouTube).  I really love how the new timeline looks and I feel like Facebook is doing a great job keeping up with the "new" thing.  I also really like how the news feed is set up.  I can see everything that my friends are posting as well as some organizations that I am interested in.  I feel like Facebook is the most community based social network, which is what I really value.  To me Twitter is just like the Facebook status without all the other great things it has to offer.  There are so many things you can do on Facebook, which makes it my favorite social media site.

Student

I really enjoy Facebook. Its a great way to connect with people you don't always get the chance to talk to like family or friends at different schools. Its actually weird to think what the world would do without Facebook. Or to think what we even did before Facebook. When people got online, what was the first website they checked?  My other question is are people really going to go back to using Myspace since they have revamped their look?  I'm also real big into photography and video editing.  So I enjoy youtube but i'm qute a stickler for quality so I like Vimeo more when it comes to the quality of videos.  Twitter has been more of a recent like for me 

Student

I have two favorites and for two different reasons. I like LinkedIn because its basically my resume online and I can send professional contacts to connect with me on that network. Facebook is my other favorite because as you said, "it's fun." I can connect with friends and more casual contacts on Facebook. This is how I keep my professional life and private life seperate and it has worked great for me so far.

Student

There are many social network sites I don't know how and where to start on choosing which one is my favorite. Each social network site has their own pros and cons. For example, Facebook is a fun social network that allows you to stay in touch with your friends and family from hundreds or thousands of miles away. It allows you to see their daily lives and comment, like or share on their wall. However, on the negative side of Facebook, especially for students still in school it distracts them from their classes and lectures. It's been said that an average Facebook user checks Facebook 40 times a month, but that's not including mobile visits. As for Twitter there really isn't anything negative about Twitter except the fact that users need to be careful of what they say in their Tweet. If they have a great deal of followers a single click away can get you into trouble. Just like how ESPN tweeted "Chink in the armor" about Jeremy Lin. Linkedin is a great social networking site to build yourself and to get your name out in the "real world". By creating more connections it allows you to have a higer chances of getting that dream job you've been hoping to get. And for Youtube, unless you are an active user that uploads videos daily, weekly, or monthly and don't share, like or comment on any of the videos it is not necessarily called a social network because then it's just a typical site that people can watch videos like Hulu and Netflix. 

Student

As much as I love Linked-In and Facebook, I tend to spend most of my time on Pinterest. I feel connected to so many people on that site because they are sharing more than updates and words. I think that my Pinterst board says more about my personality than my Facebook profile. The possiblities on this site are endless!! I even follow celebrities and my favorite brands or businesses on Pinterest in order to see trends. They say a picture is work a thousand words, and if so, then Pinterst is the most dynamic and information-wealthy site out there!

Student

It is very interesting to compare these social networking services. Depends on different situation, these websites have different meanings to the users.

My favorite is youtube. it entertained our lives and we can upload what we want to share with others.  It is quite public and good resource for work  and study as well. Sometime, in the class, professors showed a lot of videos with it. I can't imagin the life without youtube. My second favorite social network is facebook. We can make friends even have not meet each other before. It is a great tool to communicate with people and share information.

Student

I would have to say that in terms of my favorite social network they are prettty much everchanging. In high school it was obviously facebook because it was new and fun to see what everyone else is doing. Then once twitter came out i really enjoyed the constant updating part of it and i thought it was once again just a cool and new concept. Finally, being in college and constantly updating my LinkedIn account has created a new number one primarly because it could help with my career. I believe that whenever something new comes out it suddenly becomes everyones new favorite because its new and everyone wants to experience it. In terms of my current it would have to go LinkedIn, Twitter then Facebook. I have lost interest in facebook strictly because it is a time waster and i am at the point in my life now where if i am going to burn time i would rather it be towards a productive program.

Student

It's a tie between YouTube and Pinterest. I've had so many classes where we have had extra lectures posted on facebook. Sometimes I feel like school could be taught on YouTube. There are so many things that I have learned just by exploring YouTube. I like Pinterest because I am a very creative person and I can find so many art projects, inspiration for art, and whats in style both in the fashion and interior design worlds.

Student

I have two views on how I use Social Media. First, by heaviest use, and second, by which outlet I actually enjoy.

In order of heaviest use:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn (Recently created, so I'm sure this use will increase)

In order of what I enjoy most:

  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Google+

Although I have had a Facebook account long before any of my other Social Media accounts, that did not mean that it would remain atop my Social totem pole. I genuinely enjoy using Twitter. It is a much faster way to connect in my opinion, than through Facebook. I always feel strange checking my Facebook constantly, as I want to break away from "living for the red flag." This means that as powerful a tool Facebook is, I believe it is much more acceptable to always check Twitter more often. Second on my list is Youtube. Always my go to for a new music video, or a new video update from some of my favorite online characters.

Finally, the bottom two on my list are LinkedIn and Google+. I just created my LinkedIn account a few days ago, so the unfamiliarity with the site is what causes my most frustrations. Google+ is almost a foreign language to me. I have had an account for about a year now, and I have checked it maybe ten times in that span. Hopefully this class will force me to use it more often, because Google is my number one search engine.

Thanks for reading!

Scott

 

Student

I'm looking forward to the day that LinkedIn because my most used and loved social media platform.  However, as an undergraduate student I spend much more time on the populars - Facebook, Twitter, 4Square, and more.  My favorite social media platform as of 6 months ago (overtaking Facebook) is definitely Twitter.  It offers me consistent up-to-date news, comedic relief, and is my favorite app to use on my android smartphone.  Because of the very simiple nature of Twitter, its smartphone app is lighting fast; something that can't quite be said about Facebook's app .  At any point in time throughout my day I can interact with hundreds of individuals, including celebrities and my favorite sports athletes, and have two way communications with them.  Do I hate Facebook?  No, I'm still a heavy user; however, Twitter has now become my favorite social media app.

Student

Out of what I must admit is habit, Facebook is my favorite Social Network. For a long time, I barely understood the significance of websites like twitter. I held tight to facebook because I felt that it allowed me to do 'more' in terms of my social network. While I've recently gained an understanding as to why both of these- and other social media outlets- are useful, I still claim Facebook to be my favorite among them. From the event planning, to the chat system, and the user friendly appeal, I believe Facebook will always win my vote due to it's all-in-one package.

Student

I have to agree that LinkedIn is simply amazing for business connections, and professional connections as well. However, I've recently been having a BLAST with Instagram! It's so fun to be able to quickly share a photo with my followers/friends. Twitter is kind of blah to me, but I'll still tweet here and there. Facebook has always been something that I like ever since it started dominating Myspace. 

Student

Since this class has started I find that I like LinkedIn more and more. It's great for making connections and as I get closer to graduating I think it will become extremely helpful. Of course I still love Facebook and Twitter, but LinkedIn is much more useful in the professional world. I'm going to need to start searching for a job soon and because of that I find I'm spending more time on LinkedIn then some of my other social networks. 

Student

I find myself liking facebook less and less as time goes on. However, I'm starting to like google+ a lot more. In my opinion google+ looks a lot better, its looks cleaner and less cluttered, I don't feel bombarded with information about other people. I could see myself abandoning facebook, and using google+ instead. Although not many friends of mine use google+, a lot of my relatives and close friends from home do.

Student

As time has passed, I can now definitively say that LinkedIn is my favorite social network.  I'm connecting with former professional colleagues and meeting new ones; I've started participating in discussions via professional organizations LinkedIn pages, getting ideas about how/where to find jobs once I graduate; and I like seeing how often I've come up in searches, or when strangers in my field view my profile.  All definite benefits as I prepare to reenter the workforce. I appreciate the push from this class to create an account.

Derek Mehraban's picture
Instructor
5/25/2012
Ingenex, Social Media