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Most people who are active on social networking sites have a profile on both MySpace and Facebook. However, despite being on both sites, each user almost always has a preference for one site over the other. That's due to the fact that there are some significant differences between the two networking sites and the people who are most active on them. Neither one is necessarily better than the other but any one individual might consider one "better" in comparison because of the different uses for each of the sites. Here's a closer look at those differences:
User Demographic:
There's been an interesting shift in who uses the sites. MySpace began with a big preference for teenagers whereas Facebook was designed specifically for college students. (When it first started, you even needed a college email address to sign up with Facebook.) As the two sites have grown up, their users have changed. These days, teens may be on either site. And college students turn up on both of them as well.
Where the real differences lie now is in the professionals who are networking on the sites. Facebook has a number of different professionals who are on the site for networking and job hunting. Head hunters hang around to find people who might be right for certain jobs. If you're a career professional in the computer or business fields, Facebook is more your game. That's not to say that there aren't professionals on MySpace. However, they tend to be involved in more creative careers. Musicians, comedians and fashion designers are easy to find on MySpace.
Applications:
Facebook has MySpace beat hands down for the number of applications that you can use on the site. In fact, new applications are being designed on a regular basis for Facebook, many of which assist with the professional networking that takes place on the site. If you're interested in the cutting edge ways that you can communicate with people (such as using Click-to-Call widgets to contact Facebook friends via voice communication) then Facebook is your place. If all of those applications are too confusing for you, you might want to stick with MySpace.
Creativity
Despite the fact that there are plenty of applications for Facebook, the types of designs that you can have on your own profile page are somewhat limited. Most Facebook pages look basically the same at a first glance. In contrast, it's possible to really alter your MySpace profile so that it looks completely unique. People who want to show off their creative tendencies are likely to find that MySpace makes that a little bit easier to do.
Groups
Both MySpace and Facebook offer users the opportunity to create and join groups on the site. This can be a way to keep everyone from an old group (such as a college sorority) together on the site. It can also be a way to meet new people with the same interests as you. There are a range of different groups on each of the sites so which site you like better might depend on the ease with which you find a group on the site that you're most active on.
In general, many people say that they prefer the MySpace groups. This is due to the fact that the groups are very easy to find on the site. There is a page available which shows which groups there are under different categories. It also shows how many members are active in those groups. On the other hand, Facebook will tell you which groups were recently joined by your friends so you can get some hints as to which groups you might like because of that feature. In this category, it really depends on your own interests and your preference between the appearance of the group layout on MySpace as compared to Facebook.
Spam
Spam doesn't seem to be a problem on Facebook whereas it can be quite a headache on MySpace. People hack MySpace profiles and send viruses to their friends on the site. MySpace users check their messages and find beautiful sexy girls there who want them to "come check out pics on this others site" (a site that is adult-only and needs to be paid for). If you don't want to deal with spam, Facebook is currently the place for you.
In the news
Despite the problems with spam, MySpace doesn't get too much negative news attention. The one area that it does get bad media is in the risk that it poses to the underage users on the site. (We've all heard the story of the teenage girl who met a boy on MySpace and met in public only to find out it was really an old man who wanted to do her harm.) However, this can happen on any social networking site. Most users of MySpace don't find this to be a problem assuming that they use common sense on the site.
In contrast, Facebook has recently gotten some negative publicity from users. There was a debacle recently in which advertising on the site changed and users were unhappy with the way that it happened. Some people were finding that their shopping preferences were being shown to their online friends, an issue which made them feel that their privacy was violated. As a result, many people who once really supported Facebook started moving over to sites such as MySpace.
Summary
Ultimately, which social networking site you prefer really depends on what you like in a site. In addition to MySpace and Facebook, there are numerous other social networking sites that you can use to meet new people and to stay in touch with old friends. Each of these serves its own niche group (for example, there is Linked In for professionals). What is important to remember is that the popularity of each of these sites is going to wax and wane over time. If you're just looking to get on the latest trend, you'll have to flitter from site to site. But if you want to really develop connections on the sites, find the one that has an interface you're most comfortable with using and start getting to know people there!
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I really do prefer Facebook because of the spam area. And the thing is, personalizing profiles can be taken really overboard, and that just.. blah. I enjoy being able to see after viewing a profile. ;3
Very informative; great job. ^^;
I definitely prefer Facebook to MySpace. Less spam, less chance of your page getting hacked, and much more fun to be had!
Great hub :)
MySpace, FaceBook, Yuwie and more.
They are just websites.
What if I told you there's software (actually a small browser plug-in) that enables social network functionally on every website on the internet.
It's true see for yourself
I really don't like either. Not necessarily from a spam point of view but just the fact that really seems to consume so much time. My dislike for this social portal could come from the many friends I have or hear of that would prefer sending a message that talking on the phone.
Sorry for that little vent session. Now as for spam what I have seen is friends on facebook sending out message flyers for events extra. Kids with a lot of friends are being contacted by big companies who give them 5$ for each message they send out. a new type of spam I have seen.
Great write up though. It def. got me stirring. Excellent hub
I use both of them, but not as much as I probably could use them. Like Amber90 said, I don't use them mostly because they seem to take up a lot of time. But then again, I still think twitter is a waste of my time too. I don't think either one was created for the purpose of making money for it's users or for business puposes. They were created for personal relationships as an answer for creating more social spaces online. The Web 2.0 movement so to speak. As fast movers that has made them two of the more dominant networks though and that is probably why everyone wants to maximise their exposure with them and appear as though they are more of a person anyone can connect with.
Those that are optimizing them for business do face some limitations though. For instance, Facebook has a 5000 friend limit and if you reply to those people when they request to be your friend, they will shut your account down. I don't know if myspace has that sort of limitation or not, but I don't believe they do because many of the bands or other celebrities often have as many or more than 10,000 friends.
As you point out, Facebook is way more business oriented or professional looking is probably the case and unlike myspace it doesn't have the 13 year old reputation going on. Although for business, I'd like to think that linkdin is probably even better primarily because it was designed to be for businesses.
For perhaps the first time though, there is a new app on Facebook that is called a chattotext application and it costs $6, instead of being free... This is going to change the rules, perhaps for both platforms. Because of the viral nature of both sites, a program that is useful and cheap with a way for the every day user to make real money, it will spread like wildfire. Especially during the global economic recession people are experiencing. I have seen people making money in various ways and people posting links to sites they have, but I haven't seen anything quite like this. You can find out more about what I'm talking about here:
BTW, this was a great writeup.
Justin
Forget about facebook and myspace a new player is coming, "mypepo" competition is good.
Take a look at mypepo.com - It is an Open Source Social site using state of the art blogging platform WordPress. Currently in Beta and far from what they claim it will be but it looks and acts like nothing you've seen before.
I really see a potential here and a threat to MySpace 'Out of Control' and Facebook 'Biggest seller of your Privacy'.
Nice overview, thanks!
I love MyBook I-mean FaceSpace...Wait?.....
no seriously, they both have great quality's and I love how your argument is more stating the facts and less opinion
=)
I Have Noticed Over Time That People Generally Go From One Networking Website To Another. When I Started Off At College I Started Off On MSN Space, Because Everyone Else Was, Then Everyone Moved To Myspace, Then Bebo, Now It Seems Facebook. I Don't Know If That's Just The People I Network With Or If It's What Everyone Has Been Experiencing.
I'm Just Wondering Which Networking Website Everyone Is Going Onto Next?
I find Facebook stronger SEO & networking that the other.
Great hub. Great concept.
http://hubpages.com/hub/kids-turning-networks-into if you dont mind could you take the poll on my hub, i would really like to know what people think about it
I always thought facebook felt like a working network instead of a social network I myself prefer myspace it has more pics :) but lately i have lost interest in both as for twitter, it bites! I have also tried: Tagged, bebo, mypepo, and 3 or 4 others they all seem to be the same top me, they all get boring after a while. I have recently started using just myspace and facebook to stay in touch with family but i hardly ever get on facebook, ididn't even know it was more popular than myspace could of fooled me :)
I much prefer Facebook, and I'm thirteen. XD Random I know. Heh. I got really bored with MySpace and forgot about it, whereas I always go on facebook first thing every day. Not sure why. :P
Very good job of explaining the differences. I maintain a page on My Space mainly to befriend my nephew and keep and eye out for him. I communicate with my friends on Facebook. I don't really use either for business. I reserve Twitter for that so far.
Awesome job, I'm in over 20+ social networking sites and love them because I get to make new friends, build relationships, share ideas, learn things, make lots of money, and have fun!
Facebook won!
This is almost the end of myspace. Personally I prefer Facebook over myspace. Myspace is just too spammy.
Myspace for the games and advertising, Facebook for the friends and fantasizing.
I think that this is a very good and interesting story. I, like many people have both a myspace and facebook account. I started with myspace and then moved to facebook. Now I almost never open the myspace account. I think sometimes simplicity is the best way to go. Myspace feels to convoluted to me and I can never figure out how to do what I want to do there. Anyway sorry for the rant. I really enjoyed your writing.
i honestly think FACEBOOK SUCKS!!
i think my space came 1 and facebook is just a copier like seriously?? facebook is lame and a waist of time and its confusing myspace is much easyer 2 work..and no i am not stupid i am just very opinionated on this subject i have never used facebook and never will
I actually like Myspace over Facebook... I find it easier to use. I would agree that more business uses Facebook and it's probably better suited to professional networking. I have not noticed much spam on MySpace lately so they appear to have done a good job of removing it.
myspace is way better. facebook would get you lot of emails and stuff you are interested in, notifications for all and nothing, face is better for apps. and myspace for music and for me that makes myspace better, plus its more simple and easier to use.
I like myspace. I've tried Facebook but it was bland and lacked many features of myspace.
Having both Facebook and MySpace accounts, I can't decide which is better, but with one of my friend's profile on the latter (He's my celebrity role model!) - what the heck?
Facebook for me.
MySpace is better for music though
thank you, good comparison. i like facebook more.
I'm happy with Facebook. I've never tried MySpace - it seems like it draws a younger crowd.
Thanks for comparing the two so well - personally I prefer Facebook - but I've friends who really love Myspace!
i love very much facebook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I prefer facebook.
Facebook is still popular amongst all social networking website.
I don't know about spam .... but if you want viruses to catch .... facebook is your place. Got accts on both but myspace is my choice.
I honestly have used myspace for 5 years, and facebook for about 1 year. I have grown to spend A LOT more time on facebook lately, When i used to only use myspace daily and check facebook once in a while. I do not honestly think this has anything to with any design issues, or business vs pleasure issues. I really just think I enjoy the apps. I use many of these cute little games and facebook, so i automatically check facebook more often now. Good idea facebook. They got us away from myspace so fast!
I love facebook .......
mafia wars .....
Facebook FTW
I love myspace!
For me face book doesn't really show your personality, I just love the fact that on Myspace, you can represent a little bit more with music and the way your profile looks.
I prefer myspace...
I love facebook .......
mafia wars .....
It was on MYSPACE FIRST, SO WAS YOVILLE..... In fact Myspace was first, a lot of ideas that were on myspace are on facebook now. But the BLAND and REALLLLLLLLY Boring SILENT Blue and white remind of the experiments done to lab animals to make them kill themselves.
I don't care for either Facebook or MySpace, but I have accounts on both because it's a way to keep up with my step-daughters, who always have time to post their comments and pics but don't ever have time to call their dad. ;)
Facebook, hands down! :-)
I LOVE MYSPACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Facebook! superior in many ways!!!!!
I love both. But I love Facebook most. Most of time i use Facebook to promoting my blogs or hubs. IT helps a lot. It increase my hub traffic a lot.
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Facebook for me. Can not remember the last time i logged into myspace. myspace is still a leader for band pages IMO.
FACEBOOK SUCKS
Myspace is waaaaaaaaaay better than facebook. I created an account on Facebook, but quickly found it too boring, and can't personalize your profile in it. Every profile on facebook almost looks the same while on Myspace, your profile is unique. Myspace is easier to use than facebook, which is why I use myspace.
Thanks Kathryn.A very well researched and informative hub.All the questions I had in my mind are answered.
Lissie says:
2 years ago
Thanks for answering my request so well! I think Iam going towards facebook as the more "business orientated" one so far! I really don't want to do both - social networking is more time consuming that real networking - and much less alchohol is involved!