Book description
A fun and easy social media guide for the over-55 set
People over 55 were the fastest-growing user group on Facebook in the first half of 2009, and they're flocking to Twitter at a faster rate than their under-20 grandchildren. From basic information about establishing an Internet connection to rediscovering old friends, sharing messages and photos, and keeping in touch instantly with Twitter, this book by online expert Marsha Collier helps seniors jump right into social media.
Seniors are recognizing the communication possibilities of Facebook and Twitter and are signing up in record numbers
This plain-English guide explains how to get online, set up a Facebook profile, locate friends, post public and private messages, share photos, create events, follow local businesses and friends on Twitter, create a blog, play games, and more
Marsha Collier explains every step with the same friendly, comfortable style that has made her eBay For Dummies books bestsellers
Facebook & Twitter For Seniors For Dummies supplies everything seniors need to function confidently on these two social media platforms.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Author's Acknowledgments
- Publisher's Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- I. Computer and Internet Basics
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II. Putting Your Face onto Facebook
- 5. Preparing Your Facebook Profile
- 6. Preparing to Share Info
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7. Connecting with Friends and Family
- 7.1. Make the Navigation Bar Your First Stop
- 7.2. Find a Friend with Facebook Search
- 7.3. Send a Friend Request
- 7.4. Find Friends in Other Friend Lists
- 7.5. Respond to a Friend Request
- 7.6. Connect with a Facebook Network
- 7.7. Send Private Messages to Friends
- 7.8. Retrieve a Private Message
- 7.9. Chat with Your Friends
- 7.10. Post Messages on a Friend's Wall
- 7.11. Comment on a Friend's Status
- 7.12. Post a Note
- 7.13. Remove Messages from Your Wall
- 8. Adding Photos and Videos to Facebook
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9. Exploring Groups, Events, and Games
- 9.1. Find Your Favorite Things on Facebook
- 9.2. Join a Facebook Group
- 9.3. Start a Facebook Group
- 9.4. Communicate with Group Members
- 9.5. Create an Event Invitation
- 9.6. Review Upcoming Events
- 9.7. Export an Event to Another Calendar
- 9.8. Have Some Fun with Games and Applications
- 9.9. Browse Facebook Apps and Games
- III. And Now, It's Twitter Time
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IV. The Rest of the Social Networking Story
- 13. Sharing (and Grabbing) Photos, Videos, and Music
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14. Giving or Taking an Opinion
- 14.1. Check Out Angie's List
- 14.2. Find Anything (and Its Reviews) on Amazon
- 14.3. Find Restaurants, Shopping, and Nightlife on Yelp
- 14.4. Register on Yelp to Leave Reviews
- 14.5. Leave a Review on Yelp
- 14.6. Read Between the Lines at Review Sites
- 14.7. Find Hotel Reviews on TripAdvisor
- 14.8. Add a Hotel Review on TripAdvisor
- 14.9. Find a Good Movie on Flixster
- 14.10. Leave a Comment on Flixster
- 15. So You Want to Be a Blogger?
Product information
- Title: Facebook® & Twitter® For Seniors For Dummies®
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2010
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9780470637548
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