Facebook is a social media website that lets users create profiles, connect with others, and share content. It’s the largest social network in the world.
How Facebook works
- Users create free profiles with personal information
- Users can send “friend requests” to connect with others
- Users can share photos, videos, links, and status updates
- Users can join groups and pages based on their interests
- Users can like pages and post comments
- Users can enter private chats with friends
Why people use Facebook
- To keep in touch with friends and family
- To share news, information, and opinions
- To learn more about people they meet
- To connect with people who share their interests
History of Facebook
- A high-school version of Facebook launched in September 2005
- The Winklevoss twins claimed that Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea for Facebook