Facebook Review!

 What is Facebook?

Facebook is a social media platform that allows you to have your own account. You have your own ‘Timeline’ which is where your posts, pictures and videos are stored sorted by date. (Newest to oldest) On Facebook, you are able to search for anyone around the world. Once you find someone you want to follow, you send a friend request. If they accept then you are able to see what they post. You also have the option of not accepting people and even blocking them so that they can’t see your timeline. On Facebook, the aim of it is to update people what is happening in your life and stay connected with your friends. You can post statuses, post pictures or videos. You can share, comment or ‘like’ what other people post and can even write on others walls.   What do I want to use this social media platform for? Facebook is wonderful as you can stay connected with people all around the world. It can be used to promote a company or just update people on your life. You can use the site in a professional way so if employers see your account, it’s a good representation of yourself or you can use the site in a more careless way depending on what you upload.
Any there any tools to help me use this social media platform? Yes
Is the site fairly easy to use? The site is fairly easy to use. My 77 year old grandfather has his own account and uses Facebook every day on his iPad. He is from Malta and uses it to see what is happening there. He also likes to go through relatives profile page to see what they’re up too, sometimes he accidentally posts random words when searching for someone but besides that he is quite good when using the social media platform. My 13 year old sister also has Facebook and is very confident when using it. So the site is quite easy to navigate and use.
Is the security of the site adequate? The security is very good on Facebook; you can choose the privacy setting on your account. You have to accept any friend request that you get and can decline. When posting a status, you can choose who gets to see it.
Are other libraries using this social media platform? Yes, lots of libraries use Facebook as a way to promote what is happening in their library.
Can I use my own branding (customization)? Yes, you can update cover photo, profile picture
Is there a particular demographic that uses this social media platform?

Age range from 12 – 80. Anyone and everyone can use it

Can I use it on mobile platform: Yes

Is there an app: Yes

Would this stand up as our only social media choice: Yes, Facebook is extremely popular

Recommendation:

Facebook is a really good social media platform. The site is very popular with 1.23 billion users.  If you were running a library, you can easily build up a group of followers. You have the option to post whatever you like with no word limit. You can post pictures, videos and statuses.