Web 2.0 and Social Media
Social media, social networking, Web 2.0... there are many names for it, but the important thing to know is that the phenomenon of people interacting and contributing online is not going away. This is the new way many people use the web and it opens up exciting new doors for all of us.
Over the last five to ten years, many have learned that it's important for an organization or program to have some kind of online presence (a website, or a web page and an e-mail address); now, it's time for organizations to realize the benefits of participating in web-based networking and online conversations. Following are some of our favorite resources related to this topic.
Online Resources
- What Is Social Media? This short video explains social media in plain English.
- Social Media Glossary Learn some basic terminology. Click "Learn more" to watch videos explaining the terms.
- e-Organizer - maximize free and inexpensive online tools and resources to mobilize people.
- Serve 2.0 Wiki - ideas on how to utilize social media to drive student service and civic engagement on college campuses.
- Social Media Monday: Flickr
- Social Media Monday: Twitter for VISTAs
- Social Media Monday: Facebook
- How does my nonprofit organization get started with social media?
- LEARNS Youth Impact Newsletter: Web 2.0
- Plan and implement a social media strategy with resources from the WeAreMedia wiki.
- Leveraging Web 2.0 and Social Networking for Nonprofits
From TechSoup
- Should Your Organization Use Social Networking Sites?
- Determining Your Social Network Needs
- Eight Secrets of Effective Online Networking
- How Nonprofits Can Get the Most out of Flickr
- CNCS and TechSoup – Resources in Action
