LifeWeShare : This site was a simple website building
platform that allowed me to write a description and other members to
comment after entering their first and last name. It is listed in as one of the top online RSVP websites, is extremely simple
to use and only requires the creator the sign up and this is a huge plus. However, it only
provides a URL by means of access and the site cannot be found through
google or the main page without signup. I found this to decrease my
attraction to the site because the link would either have to be written
down or sent via other social media sites that also have an event
creation function thus defeating the purpose of a social media site. Privacy, however was very effective and the user has the opportunity to restrict access by means of a password and the fact the site cannot be found also increases privacy. However, it doesn't have a notifications system like other social sites and I and my friends would have to check regularly to make sure we didn't miss anything. LifeWeShare isn't well known and many friends already
have accounts on other sites such as google+ and Facebook. The appearance of the site did not really generate interest and though a small cover photo can be uploaded, the page can be customized to an extent and one of three themes chosen for the look of the page, without upgrading to a paid version, I found myself looking elsewhere for a social platform with which to create my social space.
a screenshot of my site at LifeWeShare.com
Google+: I found this site fairly simple to use and thought that the event creation was suitable, allowing me to create an event and have other members contribute in the form of a comment thread. I did find it a little difficult to navigate, just because I was not used to it. Signup to the site was quite simple however and required me to provide the usual information, such as my name and birth date. If you already have a gmail account, you can just move on from there and i found this very convenient because I had previously signed up to gmail. The site is uncluttered and ways quite pretty, though quite similar to Facebook with its timeline coverpage customization and event creation. I created an event on Google+ and found it simple and effective however the privacy features are somewhat lacking and according to this site on google+ pros and cons, anyone can "follow others and interact with them without the other party having to confirm any type of relationship". However, also like Facebook, it allows the creator to publish the actual event with varying degrees of publicity and set a date and time.
I have decided to go with Facebook as my social site for a number of reasons. I feel comfortable using Facebook and many of my peers and possible reviewers of the same generation probably also have accounts. I am also familiar with creating events on Facebook and can update and check my social space regularly. I can see myself using Facebook in the future for purposes such as organizing an event and this is why I want to improve my skills when it comes to this site.
My event created through Google+
Facebook: though the popularity of this social media site has fallen a little recently due to policy changes, particularly in the US, It remains to be one of the largest social media sites and most of the younger generation already have an account. Due to my previous experience creating events on the site, I found it easy to create an event and already knew how to customize my page and send out invites. This platform is suitable for my social event because many of my friends already have accounts and because I am on the site a lot I can view updates more easily without having to remember and change my schedule. Objectively, the site is not as sleek as google+ which has moving cover pages (wow) but the two sites are altogether very similar with exception to Facebook's larger member base. I have decided to go with Facebook as my social site for a number of reasons. I feel comfortable using Facebook and many of my peers and possible reviewers of the same generation probably also have accounts. I am also familiar with creating events on Facebook and can update and check my social space regularly. I can see myself using Facebook in the future for purposes such as organizing an event and this is why I want to improve my skills when it comes to this site.
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