HELP! I've Fallen Into Facebook And I Can't Get Out!
Most of us midlife women have probably heard of Facebook by now. Some of you may not be sure exactly what it is, but according to a recent WomenBloom survey, half of you actually know what it is AND are using it. A recent article says that 50 something women are the fastest growing group on Facebook. What gives?
From my Facebook page, I asked several friends who are midlife women why they are on Facebook. Read on to learn more about what your fellow Bloomers are saying about Facebook!
Midlife women in general are not as web and tech savvy as some other groups. It is true that keeping up with the newest trends may not be interesting and may even seem irrelevant to most of us. But the fact is, trends like blogging, social networking, and other Web 2.0 phenomena will impact you personally and professionallymore profoundly in the coming years.
Understanding what they are and their implications can help you buck the stereotype of the older worker who is behind the times. Besides, think how impressed your teenager will be when you discuss knowledgeably the latest Web 2.0 tools!
This is the first in our effort to create an easy to understand glossary of various technology terms. After all, the business world is evolving rapidly to incorporate technology platforms like blogging. Even us middle-aged women can expect to bump into technology like blogging more and more frequently, and stretching our comfort zone to understand what they are and their implications will keep our job skills fresh and current. Besides, blogs have a lot to offer!
Most of us midlife women have probably heard of Facebook by now. Some of you may not be sure exactly what it is, but according to a recent WomenBloom survey, half of you actually know what it is AND are using it. A recent article says that 50 something women are the fastest growing group on Facebook. What gives?
Midlife women in general are not as web and tech savvy as some other groups. It is true that keeping up with the newest trends may not be interesting and may even seem irrelevant to most of us. But the fact is, trends like blogging, social networking, and other Web 2.0 phenomena will impact you personally and professionallymore profoundly in the coming years.
This is the first in our effort to create an easy to understand glossary of various technology terms. After all, the business world is evolving rapidly to incorporate technology platforms like blogging. Even us middle-aged women can expect to bump into technology like blogging more and more frequently, and stretching our comfort zone to understand what they are and their implications will keep our job skills fresh and current. Besides, blogs have a lot to offer!.jpg)
