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02.08.10
By Jay BaerWow. Remember when MySpace was the dominant social network? Seems like a long time ago, as the past three years have seen Facebook approach, catch, and blow past MySpace to become our preferred online hangout spot. ![]() Now, new data released by Facebook and third party researchers show just how influential Facebook has become in our daily lives. Combined with several critical adjustments to how Facebook publishes "news" and intersects with other sites, the state of Facebook is mind-blowing. And important for business. Here's 11 things about Facebook that you need to know: 1. 350 Million Global Users, and Counting Facebook announced recently that they had passed 350 million members, making Facebook the third-largest country in the world, if it was a country. (perhaps that's their end-game, joining the UN and raising an army?) ![]() 2. 100 Million U.S. Users Sure, Facebook is strong around-the-world (Canada has the highest penetration rate), but nearly 1/3 of all Facebookers are here in the U.S. You may have heard of a TV show called American Idol. On a good night, it averages 20 million viewers. Facebook has 100 million American members. Hmmm. 3. Average Facebook User Spends 55 Minutes Per Day Nearly one hour per day, per user. That's a lot of Facebook time. How can your company grab a bit of consumer attention? This data is based on Facebook's own published stats, covered by Inside Facebook. Continue reading this article. About the Author: Jay Baer is a tequila-loving, hype-free social media strategy consultant and coach. An online marketing pro since 1994, he's worked with more than 700 companies, and 25 of the Fortune 1000. He's one of the world's most popular social media bloggers, creator of the 8-step Social Media Strategic Planning Process, and the Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. He spreads his "think tools last, not first" message around the country like a digital dandelion, speaking to conferences, small groups, or passers-by. Check out his blog at Convince&Convert. |
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