facebook 101 for government

Digital 3.0 101:for Government

Are you on Facebook? Viral marketing at its best—it seems that everyone

is addicted to this social networking interface. Building a public profile via Facebook enables you to share your

business, services, and products with other Facebook users.

What is Facebook?

Building a public profile via Facebook enables you to share your business, services, and products with

other Facebook users. Join the one million new registrants each week so your contacts can interact with your Facebook profile,

news feeds, and status updates.

Who uses Facebook?

Getting StartedTo sign up for a Facebook account, go to

Facebook.com and click on “Sign Up,” and follow these simple steps:

How to FacebookUse your real name to sign up for your account so friends and potential customers can find you quickly. If you’re worried about just anyone viewing your company profile, adjust your privacy settings to limit what your Facebook contacts can view.

How to FacebookOnce you’re registered, you can start adding friends by sending them individual friend or group invitations to link/join your profile.

For full registration details, visit http://apps.facebook.com/registernow/.

How to FacebookTo post a Facebook status update, log onto the Webpage from your computer or mobile device and use the status update window to instantly spread word of your newest product, service, or offer.

How to FacebookOnce entered and saved, your status update will appear on your Facebook profile as well as in your contacts’ newsfeeds.

Even public servants in England are getting in touch with the digital age through Facebook! Junior public servants

are being encouraged to their give their bosses a lesson on social networking 101.

Why Facebook for Government?

Help government officials speak with an authoritative voice online.

Give the public instant access to government sites.

Extract public response to aid police and emergency services with information

on crimes and public safety.

Facebook Government Benefits