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Facebook and Twitter for Seniors For Dummies Marsha Collier

Facebook and Twitter for Seniors For Dummies By Marsha Collier

Facebook and Twitter for Seniors For Dummies by Marsha Collier


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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.

Facebook and Twitter for Seniors For Dummies Summary

Facebook and Twitter for Seniors For Dummies by Marsha Collier

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.

About Marsha Collier

Marsha Collier is well known for her many books on eBay and eBay businesses, which have sold more than a million copies. Recognizing the power of social media, Marsha has expanded her scope, and was recently named a NOW Award All-Star by the Twitter-focused 140 Characters Conference.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part I: Computer and Internet Basics 9 Chapter 1: Getting a Computer Ready for the Internet 11 Chapter 2: Hooking Up to the Internet 27 Chapter 3: All About E-Mail 43 Chapter 4: Speaking the Social Networking Language 61 Part II: Putting Your Face onto Facebook 73 Chapter 5: Preparing Your Facebook Profile 75 Chapter 6: Preparing to Share Info 93 Chapter 7: Connecting with Friends and Family 109 Chapter 8: Adding Photos and Videos to Facebook 131 Chapter 9: Exploring Groups, Events, and Games 145 Part III: And Now, It's Twitter Time 171 Chapter 10: A Beginner's Guide to Twitter 173 Chapter 11: Conversing on Twitter with Friends, Family, and More 193 Chapter 12: Gathering Tools of the Twitter Trade 205 Part IV: The Rest of the Social Networking Story 229 Chapter 13: Sharing (and Grabbing) Photos, Videos, and Music 231 Chapter 14: Giving or Taking an Opinion 253 Chapter 15: So You Want to Be a Blogger? 277 Index 295

Additional information

GOR006474260
9780470637548
0470637544
Facebook and Twitter for Seniors For Dummies by Marsha Collier
Used - Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2010-09-03
336
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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