Using Facebook

Getting Started

The Internet's Freshest Face

Believe the hype—Facebook is a social outlet of a different color. It's fun to create your profile, and you may improve some important relationships.

Top
5
things to do

Create your profile.
Find your friends.
Adjust your privacy settings.
Don’t forget your real life.
Stay active on Facebook.

Daily Tip

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A Vast Virtual World Welcome to the First 30 Days of Using Facebook! You’ve decided to try the newest trend in online social networking. Today you—and about 249,999 others—will join the wonderful world of Facebook.

News On This Change

July 04 2008

Liquor Ban Because of Facebook
If you live in Britain, we feel sorry for you. Thanks to Facebook, there's a temporary ban on liquor.
- Posted: 07/03/2008 02:10 PM EST
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MySpace Suicide Spurs New Laws
With the loss of one young girl to MySpace, legislators revamp the people's protection from danger lurking on the web.
- Posted: 07/02/2008 12:20 PM EST
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Facebook No Longer Gender Neutral
Bad news for those who won't be constrained by gender...Facebook now says you’ll have to choose one.
- Posted: 06/27/2008 10:19 AM EST
- 0 Comments

Expert Interviews

Liz Ryan on Using Facebook

Ryan, author of Happy About Online Networking: The Virtual-ly Simple Way to Build Professional Relationships, says that Facebook can be valuable as a networking tool.

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Andy Barger on Using Facebook

Barger, contributing writer and editor of Facebook Fanatic: Explode Your Popularity, Secure Your Privacy and Buzz Your Band on Facebook, shares advice on having a great Facebook experience.

Posted by: By Desirée Lyle
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