Facebook & Twitter Seniors FD 2e (For Dummies) - Softcover

Collier, Marsha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118921178 ISBN 13: 9781118921173

Publisher: Dummies Tech, 2014

Synopsis

New to social media? This easy-to-use guide will get you started in no time!

Social media is a ton of fun, and this updated guide makes it easy to set up a Facebook or Twitter account to catch up with old friends, communicate with your family, and enjoy your online experience. Printed in large font for easy reading, this book offers hands-on guidance to connecting to the Internet with a computer or mobile device, creating social media accounts and profiles, searching for friends, joining groups, sharing photos and videos, and more.

If you're one of the 100+ million seniors using Facebook or other social media sites, this 2nd Edition of Facebook & Twitter For Seniors For Dummies will take you through the entire process setting up your online accounts and taking full control over what you post and see on popular social media sites. It also covers popular sites where you can read and share opinions on entertainment and travel options, view movies and television shows on your computer or mobile device, and even create your own blog.

• This Second Edition covers new social media options that weren't previously available
• Take the pain out of working with an Internet service provider, checking e-mail, and staying in touch with your mobile device
• Make it easy to put your photos on Facebook, create a profile, connect with friends, and add other info
• Learn how to share the latest updates on Twitter or search for exciting travel destinations on TripAdvisor

If you're a senior looking for simple advice on how to use social media sites to strengthen your connection with loved ones—or to reconnect with friends from your past—this hands-on guide has you covered.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Learn to:

• Connect to social sites
• Update your Facebook profile, find friends, and share photos
• Share thoughts on Twitter
• Find dining and travel reviews

The easy way to get up and running on social media sites

Are you looking for simple advice on using social media to connect with friends, family, and current events? In plain English, this friendly guide makes it easy to set up a Facebook or Twitter account to catch up with old friends, keep in touch with loved ones, and fully—and safely—enjoy your online experience.

• Let’s talk technology — if you’re not exactly tech-savvy, take this quick refresher course on computer basics that will build a foundation for a good online experience
• Join the Facebook revolution — find out how to set up an account, create a profile, set privacy controls, share photos and videos, join groups, and post messages to your friends
• Don’t leave it to the birds — register for Twitter, find and follow people, learn the shorthand, and start Tweeting in no time
• Even more social networking — get connected on LinkedIn®, see it all on YouTube®, share photos on Flickr®, and stream music on Pandora®
• Blog it — create your own space and share your unique views on the Internet with your own blog

Open the book and find:

• Rules to stay safe online
• Where to sign up for a web-based e-mail account
• How to personalize your Facebook profile
• Instructions for sharing videos on social media sites
• Ways to tag friends in photos
• How to discover topics that are trending on Twitter
• Where to find restaurant, shopping, and hotel reviews online
• Tips on setting up a blog

About the Author:

Marsha Collier’s books, including the long-time bestseller eBay For Dummies, have combined to sell over a million copies. She’s also been named in Forbes Top 10 Women Social Media Influencers among other accolades.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dummies Tech
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1118921178
• ISBN 13: 9781118921173
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 360