Do you like the way your drain cleaning or plumbing services went
? Then "like" your plumber on Facebook. Did your beautician do a great job on your hair or your favorite boutique start carrying amazing bags? Then "like" those companies on Facebook. Do you want to tell family and friends you are expecting or got a raise? Post an update on Facebook.
Facebook is a worldwide sort of miracle. Who would have thought that you could stay in contact with friends and family members the world over, hundreds at a time, in just a matter of minutes with the ease of your smart phone or computer? It is truly a phenomenon. It has changed relationships and our ability to stay connected to people forever. It has changed the way we do business and advertise. Social media is a world phenomenon.
With more than 800 millions active users online the chances are your best friend from high school or college is among them. More than 50% of the active users log on to Facebook everyday. With the average number of friends being around 130 you are able to stay connected to many people with minimal effort. A whooping 350 million people use their smart phones or mobile devices to connect to Facebook for instant updates. We are a world connected.
Seventy languages are available on the Facebook web site, with more than 75% of subscribers being outside the United States. The recent overthrow in Egypt was largely successful using Facebook and other social media. Communication is power and these types of media are changing the face of government and social activist. Words are powerful and bring rapid change with the dissemination of information.
On average, there are more than 250 million photos uploaded per day on Facebook and more than two billion post are liked and commented on daily! Two billion is a big number! These likes are for people's comments and business alike. Everyone has a voice and everyone's voice can be heard the world over. What do you like? Whom do you want to stay in contact?
Did you like your last hair appointment, your drain cleaning, your plumbing service or you're the job your plumber did? Let the world know on Facebook, let them know about the happy and sad things going on in your life. The world is connected and you can be too.