Everybody knows the phenomenal success of Facebook, a cultural networking website. The clean design and great functionality of the Facebook script cause its success. Facebook provides great privacy features, allowing the consumer to control what is publicly displayed. Here are some of Facebook's unique features:

 

Wall: This feature allows users to post messages on friend's profile pages. It is a superb method to post short and unimportant messages to friends. But these messages written on walls can be seen by other friends. Personal messages should not be written on the wall. Wall also displays the date and time, when the message is posted.

 

Photo and video uploads: The Facebook script allows users to upload photos and videos without any virtual size limit. Facebook has almost 2 billion photos of its users occupying 200 terabytes of space. Users could add tags to their photos and post comments on their friend's pictures. Pictures are categorized into albums.

 

Gifts: Virtual gifts feature was put into Facebook in February 2007.These gifts are nothing but beautiful icons. Users get a totally free gift when they sign up for the website. Users can select the gifts from Facebook virtual go shopping for one dollar and gift it to their friends by having an accompanying message.

 

Free classified ads: The market place feature in Facebook allows users to post free classified ads associated with jobs, sales, finance, housing etc.

 

Poke: The poke feature can be used to express hi to friends. Some applications convert pokes to hugs or kicks etc. Poke wars are normal, where the consumer who gives up poking last could be the winner.

 

Status updates: This feature was introduced in Facebook script on the lines of twitter. Users can update their status messages which reflect their feelings and what they are doing at the moment. The most recent update is displayed on the top.

Events: Events give you the fastest method to inform your pals in regards to a party you are hosting in the proper execution of the feature. You can indicate whether the party is a sealed event or an open one. You may also display information regarding the host of the party, location, date and time of the party.

 

Networks and Groups: Facebook allows its users to create networks and groups. Users also can join a preexisting community. It is a superb means for visitors to gather online and share information or discuss about specific subjects. This feature can also be utilized by individuals, companies, social groups etc.

A user cannot create more than 200 groups. The Facebook script also supplies a feature to generate public fan pages. Users can show their interest by joining the fan pages of companies or celebrities or films. They are able to also receive updates when the fan pages are updated.

 

Chat: This feature was introduced in Facebook in April 2008.Users can chat with only their friends individually or simultaneously. Many popular instant messengers support this chat feature.

 

News feed: This feature in Facebook script allows users to keep an eye on their friends' activity on Facebook. It alerts users about changes in profiles, upcoming events and birthdays. Additionally, it provides privacy features to hide some update from friends.

 

API: Facebook script launched its API which allows developers to create new applications at the top of Facebook. Many developers launched games using the API which became a huge success, earning them huge money.

 

It will be no surprise that Facebook will dominate social networking due to its unique features.