"Learn how to get the most out of social media! We've identified the essential skills you need to stay connected with the people you care about; reconnect with old friends and classmates; and share your life with loved ones near and far. Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use!" -- Page 4 of cover.

Includes index.

What social media is--and why we use it -- Separating fact from fiction online -- What to share--and what not to share--on social media -- Using social media--safely and privately -- Comparing the most popular social media -- Keeping in touch with friends and family on Facebook -- Sharing pictures and videos on Facebook -- Discovering interesting groups on Facebook -- Configuring Facebook's privacy settings -- Following intersting people on Facebook -- Tweeting and retweeting on Twitter -- Pinning and repinning on Pinterest -- Finding other users and boards to follow on Pinterest -- Fine-tuning your professional profile on LinkedIn -- Connecting with people and businesses on LinkedIn -- Sharing photos with Instagram -- Getting social on special interest message boards -- Getting social with video chats -- Using social media to find old friends -- Exploring other social media.