Google Docs

Google Docs

Google Docs is a free application created by the popular website Google. This website allows for a group of people to have the ability to edit a document. And save it on the website. Google Docs is an improved update of Yahoo Briefcase. If I was working on a document in school and did not have time to finish it I can upload it on Google Docs and then go home recover the document from the website.

It is a combination of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. It may not feature everything that Microsoft Word contains but its effectiveness is great. A great benefit to this communication device is that it can be accessed by any computer and by many different people at once.

In a business, Google Docs is used through hospitality, professional services, technology, publishing, etc. Rather than using email services, Google Docs has provided a quicker and easier way to work with documents. Google Docs also contains a secure access control in which allows the document to be private or public. Google Docs has very wide-ranged formats for the documents which also creates a beneficial situation due to the fact that some people prefer PC's over Macs or vice versa. It is not such a great way to get important news across to a wide range of people or to provide a source of entertainment. It focuses on the use of documents in business, everyday life, education, etc.

However, there are some flaws within Google Docs. The security is at a very wide range. Considering the fact that documents are able to be shared allows many people to view that particular document. All in all Google Docs is viewed as an effective program especially in the business world. It acts as a social network in which people communicate and get work done.


Sites used:

http://docs.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=143780

LinkedIn

LinkedIn

LinkedIn was founded in December if 2002. LinkdIn is known to be a business-based social networking site. This social media site has the reputation for being old fashioned, but is a legitimate business tool used by a wide variety of companies, which is very productive. On this specific social networking website people don’t socialize about what they did on their weekend, but instead focus on opportunities and how the network and benefit you.

Some pros about LinkedIn is that is can be used to create publicity not only for your business but a product. It is not always east to contact the media, but many people who have a profile for this website can contact through it. It is not as efficient as Facebook or MySpace as far as the social aspect of it but it can be done through quick email, through the website.

The main purpose of this website it to help people connect with other users in order to accomplish something for their company. You can search the LinkedIn database fir people of specific nature or work so that you can be in contact with someone who can help you the most. People can also search database and find you if you match their search specifications.

As far the entertainment, news, and recreational part of the website they all can play a small role on this website. By searching the website, companies can meet up with the investors for a company, advertisers to get the companies name out to the public, or future clients.

One flaw about LinkedIn (and any other social networking device) is that once you create your page anyone else on the site can view your page. Because of this, you might get offers and requests that do not fit your need and are not what you are looking for. LinkedIn serves several purposes but mostly benefits business.



http://learn.linkedin.com/what-is-linkedin/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LinkedIn

Facebook & Myspace

MySpace and Facebook


Both Facebook and MySpace are used as a way to keep in touch and or communicate with friends and family. These two online community programs are both good ways to meet new people. Myspace has been around for many years and since Facebook is relatively new, people are now using Myspace mostly for music instead of communication. Facebook and Myspace are also known to be powerful marketing platforms. Both services allow people to upload photos and videos, make comments and send messages.

In the business world people create accounts for either Facebook for MySpace to help make updates related to their business. These two networking service allows business people to share links to resources which is very convenient and useful for their job. These networking devices allow people to check contact information between people if it is needed. Recently however, Facebook has become a lot more popular in the business world just because the profile pages are excellent for allowing consumers and other interested parties to explore and connect with your business. If a lot of people are looking at your page weather its Myspace or Facebook you are definitely doing something right and connecting with your audience.

These two social networking devices are also excellent ways for entertainment, news, and recreational purposes. On both of these websites you will notice adds and advertisements all over the page. When millions of people are on this website a day, there is no better way to reach the audience. As far as news is concerned Facebook is an excellent way to spread news quick and efficiently.

Although there are many benefits to these social networking websites there are also some flaws. One major flaw especially to young people is the abuse of the website. Some people live on these websites give out to much information and do not even realize the repercussions of what they are posting. There has been many cases when student lost their scholarships’ because of what they were talking about or the pictures they had up of themselves.

Overall these two social networking devices are great ways to communicate and stay in touch with people. It is also great in the business, entertainment, news and recreational world. It has impacted our society and they way people communicate tremendously. There is many pros but can also have cons if not used correctly.



http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9087498/Opinion_Using_MySpace_and_Facebook_as_business_tools