1. All about me… anywhere in the world! Social Network Websites are places on the internet that allow us to : Click here to look at some examples Click on me to return here

2. All about me… anywhere in the world! Build a Profile A profile page is your own part of the internet. You usually have a “wall” to write things on. (Other people can write on it too). You can upload pictures. You can write all about yourself… The things you like… the things you don’t like. WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO YOU NEED TO TAKE?

3. All about me… anywhere in the world! Instant Messaging Instant messages allow you to type on your computer, and whatever your write comes up on your friend’s screen - immediately! Instant messages are private conversations. They are not posted to your profile page. You can choose who to “Chat” to. WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO YOU NEED TO TAKE?

4. All about me… anywhere in the world! Blogs “Blog” is short for “Web - Log” Blogging is your chance to write your opinions, thoughts, and ideas online. This usually happens on your profile wall. WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO YOU NEED TO TAKE?

5. All about me… anywhere in the world! Add “Friends” When you build a profile you can change your settings to only allow some people to view your information. You can add people you know… You can add people you don’t know… You can block people you don’t want to view your pages. WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO YOU NEED TO TAKE?

6. All about me… anywhere in the world! Join Groups One of the ideas with social networking is that you find people who like and dislike the same things as you. Groups are set up for you to join. Eg. celebrities, music, film, tv, computer games etc Then you can share your ideas and opinions about them. And meet new people… WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO YOU NEED TO TAKE?

7. All about me… anywhere in the world! Post Links On your profile page you can post a “link” to another website or page. So that other people can look at something you have found. WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO YOU NEED TO TAKE?

8. All about me… anywhere in the world! Upload Pictures You can upload digital pictures and videos to your profile. WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO YOU NEED TO TAKE?