Even Obama Used Social Networking to Win Election

Today's use of Internet is so widespread you can expect anyone to be online. Social Networking was invented as a means to expend your social life. But more and more ways to use social networking websites are popping up. I never thought that someone might use a social networking website to help him win a presidential election. But that is just what President Barrack Obama did. He hired the co founder of facebook, Chris Hughes, to help design a website that would present him and his ideas in an appealing way. People visiting his website felt closer to him, and it made the voters feel like Obama is one of them, especially the younger generation. Obama's website was a huge success, it generated millions of dollars of contributions, which are the "fuel of a campaign". The website made it easy and exciting to donate money, and become a part of the campaign. Besides Obama's personal website, he also had accounts on social networking websites such as MySpace, and Facebook. Obama's success demonstrates how Internet and social networking have become an everyday part of our lives, and that we must keep up with current technology and trends, in order to stay on top of the game.