Impact of Internet Technologies on Facebook

1.0 Abstract

In this report I am going to evaluate the face book website. Because nowadays it has been seen that online social networking, websites are commonly used. These websites are known as social sites. Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users. Depending on the website in question, many of these online community members share common interests in hobbies, religion, or politics. Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize. This socialization may include reading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting them. In this research we try to focus on business aspect of facebook. Social networking websites nowadays are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. Individuals use social networking sites as career-advancing tools, even more useful in a down economy. Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium. This research focuses different characteristics of Facebook and focuses its benefits and limitations.

2. Introduction

When evaluating a website, it is of vital importance for the study of users' perception of him as these views express ideas about how to manage the site effectively, while determining the possible success. In an article from that perspective, contributes to the assessment Web site Facebook, applies the system of assessment determined by the singularities and size information on the site, and offers recommendations on how the Facebook site can be improved. Facebook has been chosen to be evaluated as part of online travel and tourism sector, appear to be well structured with sufficient depth and detail, while meeting the needs of most users. Nevertheless, it is not free from criticism. These issues will be discussed at the end of this document, in the recommendations section. Facebook assessment will be carried out with the framework 7 C's. This is an accurate method of determining the fundamental problems of design that exist within many sites. In this paper, the screenshots will identify and explain the 7 C's.

3.0 BACKGROUND LITERATURE

3.1Overview of the service sector case company

Facebook.com originated in 2004 to facilitate social interaction exclusively among college students. The site now includes more than 49 million users and is available for use by anyone with a valid email address. Facebook operates by allowing users to select one or more “networks” to which they will belong, such as a specific high school or university, a geographical area or city, or a company. Some networks, such as a university or a metropolitan area, may include thousands of members. Each user maintains a “profile,” which is a webpage containing basic information such as the individual's year of graduation and home town, as well as personal information, such as his or her name and whether he or she is single or in a relationship (i.e., “relationship status”). Users may inform others about what they are doing by changing the “current status” message that appears at the top of the ...