Good Use of Social Networking Sites Moderator Alisha Cardenas CSS Supervisor – San Benito County DCSS Speaker Peggy Hawkins Chief Assistant Director – Contra Costa County DCSS Speaker Richard A. McIntosh Production Support Supervisor – Riverside County DCSS

Good Use of Social Networking Sites

What is Social Networking? Wikipedia defines social networking as a social structure made up of individuals (or organizations) called "nodes," which are tied (connected) by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, financial exchange, dislike, sexual relationships, or relationships of beliefs, knowledge or prestige.

How Did Social Networking Evolve? World Wide Web (Web 1.0) One-way flow of information through websites which contained “read-only” material. The website publisher controlled the content. As the Internet evolved, users became more savvy, tools became easier to use, individuals wanted to post their own thoughts and content.

Social Networking is Transforming Communication Web 2.0 – The Social Net Traditionally people have lived, worked, and socialized in the same place. Advances in transportation gave way to a separation of work and home. Social media reconnects us – welcome back to the village. Creates transparency – your family, friends, coworkers, and constituents all see the same “you”.

Social Networking is Transforming Communication Social networking websites give users the choice to interact or collaborate with each other in a social media dialogue. Examples include social-networking sites, blogs, wikis, and video-sharing sites. Content production by users and peers. Details about an individual such as where they live, their employer, their possessions, and their picture is becoming more readily available.

Statistical Information Who is using social media? In eMarketer’s report, “Social Network Demographics and Usage”, it was estimated that 127 million people (57.5% of Internet users) will visit a social networking site at least once a month in The estimates outlined in the report show a steady rise by 2014.

Statistical Information US Social Network Users

Statistical Information US Social Network Users by Age

Statistical Information The Nielsen Company’s latest research, entitled “What Americans Do Online”, revealed that Americans spend 36% of their online time communicating and networking across social networks, blogs, personal and instant messaging.

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How Do You Choose Which One To Use?

Most Common Social Networking Sites is a social networking website. MySpace became the most popular social networking site in the United States in June According to comScore, MySpace was overtaken internationally by its main competitor, Facebook, in April 2008, based on monthly unique visitors. Users can add people as friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves.

Most Common Social Networking Sites is a social networking website launched in February 2004 with more than 500 million active users in July Users can add people as friends and send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join networks organized by workplace, school, or college.

Most Common Social Networking Sites is a social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read other users' messages called tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author's profile page. Tweets are publicly visible by default, however senders can restrict message delivery to their friends list. Users may subscribe to other author tweets—this is known as following and subscribers are known as followers.

Most Common Social Networking Sites is a business-oriented social networking site. Launched in May 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking. As of August 2010, LinkedIn had more than 75 million registered users, spanning more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Most Common Social Networking Sites is a social networking website founded in Users create an online profile in order to show information such as interests, age and hometown and upload user pictures where users can post comments. Hi5 also allows the user to play online games, set up a music player in the profile, and the use of avatars. According to comScore, in 2008 Hi5 was the third most popular social networking site in terms of monthly unique visitors. Although created and headquartered in the United States, it is more popular in other countries, particularly in Latin America.

Why Use Social Media for Child Support Business? Social networking sites have proven very effective in conducting Child Support business in two major areas As a Locate Tool Outreach

Social Networking as a Locate Tool Social Networking sites can be very helpful in enforcing a parent’s obligation to provide support. Many collection agencies are now using Social Networking sites to locate delinquent debtors.

Social Networking as a Locate Tool Social Networking Sites can be used to locate a variety of data on the non- custodial parent, such as: ■Affiliated Groups ■Photos ■Self-Employment ■Assets ■Address ■Phone Number ■ Address ■Employer

Social Networking as a Locate Tool

Get Your Message Out to the Public Social Networking sites are also great for getting your message out to the public. Friends or Followers of your Social Networking site receive immediate updates on the information you post. Use your Social Networking site to post official notices, flyers and publications.

Get Your Message Out to the Public

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Get Your Message Out to the Public

Social Networking and Child Support