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New Media and News

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== Definition: ==

[[File:news-ahmed1.jpg|right|175px]]

"News" is the spread of important information to people around the world. It contains information about recent events and happenings. News has been subcategorized into international news, sports news, entertainment news, local news, etc. for years. News is a way for journalists and the media to communicate with people what is occurring in their communities and around the world.

== Television Broad cast ==
'''CNN'''
[[File:Cnn-logo-square.png|thumb|left|300px]] <ref>http://assets.fontsinuse.com/static/use-media-items/28/27012/full-1400x1400/5670256f/cnn-logo-square.png?resolution=0</ref>

On '''June 1, 1980''' CNN (Cable News Network) was launched as the world's first 24/7 TV news network. From its headquarters down south in Atlanta, Georgia, the network made its initial sign on at 6:00 PM EST. CNN changed the news industry by being the first to say that news can be reported around the clock, and not just on fixated points during the day. When CNN first launched, its competitors consisted of three major networks-''ABC, CBS, and NBC''. Today, CNN is seen in "more than 89 million American households and over 160 million homes internationally." <ref>http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cnn-launches</ref>

CNN was created by founding father Robert "Ted" Turner, a businessman of the South. when his family moved to Georgia, his father ran a successful billboard advertising company. When Ted's father passed away, Ted took over his father's business and expanded in. He also bought the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the Atlanta Hawks basketball team to air their games on his own network, TBS (Turner Broadcasting System) <ref>http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cnn-launches</ref>

In its first years of operating, CNN was losing profit and was ridiculed as the Chicken Noodle Network. Withstanding ridicule no more, Ted put his foot down and took action to eliminate CNN's main competitor, ''Satellite News Channel''.

To this day, CNN is known for its top-notch breaking-news coverage around the world, and it is leading the news broadcast industry in profit currently (As of May 11, 2016). CNN is proving itself to be unstoppable as it continues to shift its products towards the digital side.

'''BBC'''
[[File:BBC.png|thumb|left|300px]]
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster. It is headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, and is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees, with over 20,950 staff in total, of whom 16,672 are in public sector broadcasting;including part-time, flexible as well as fixed contract staff, the total number is 35,402.

The BBC is established under a Royal Charter and operates under its Agreement with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.Its work is funded principally by an annual television license fee which is charged to all British households, companies, and organizations using any type of equipment to receive or record live television broadcasts.[12] The fee is set by the British Government, agreed by Parliament, and used to fund the BBC's extensive radio, TV, and online services covering the nations and regions of the UK. From 1 April 2014, it also funds the BBC World Service, launched in 1932, which provides comprehensive TV, radio, and online services in Arabic, and Persian, and broadcasts in 28 languages.

Around a quarter of BBC revenues come from its commercial arm BBC Worldwide Ltd. which sells BBC programmed and services internationally and also distributes the BBC's international 24-hour English language news services BBC World News and BBC.com, provided by BBC Global News Ltd.

== Photojournalism ==
News images shape our culture in ways both profound and deep. Those who lived through the Vietnam era cannot help but remember the searing photographs that have come to symbolize that conflict -- a Saigon street execution, a naked girl covered in napalm, a thousand-yard stare, and so on. These photos have woven themselves into the collective memory of a generation. There are some who would even say that the mounting weight of photographic evidence was the primary cause for public opinion to shift against the war in Vietnam, and hence effected an end to the war itself. As such, to borrow a phrase from pop culture, “With great power comes great responsibility.”1 Responsible photojournalism means adherence to a standard of ethics. <ref> http://web.mit.edu/drb/Public/PhotoThesis/ </ref>

Photojournalism works within the same ethical approaches to objectivity that are applied by other journalists. What to shoot, how to frame and how to edit are constant considerations. Photographing news for an assignment is one of the most ethical problems photographers face. Photojournalists have a moral responsibility to decide what pictures to take, what picture to stage, and what pictures to show the public. For example, photographs of violence and tragedy are prevalent in American journalism because as an understated rule of thumb, that "if it bleeds, it leads". The public is attracted to gruesome photographs and dramatic stories. A lot of controversy arises when deciding which photographs are too violent to show the public.

== News and New Media: ==

[[File:news-ahmed3.jpg|right|200px]]

In today's day and age, being aware of the news is an essential part of everyone’s lives. The combination of news and new media has made it very easy for people to be aware of all the current events within seconds of them occurring through online newspapers and social media sites. People just use their mobile devices, laptops/computer, tablets, etc... to know what is happening in their country and other countries.

Due to the increase in digital device owners, 44% of adults own a smartphones and an increase of tablet owners by 50%, a growing number of Americans are becoming multi-platform digital news consumers. These users are also known as "digital mavens," who get news on all their devices. Research found that people read more long-form news articles and go to new news sources on tablets. <ref> http://www.stateofthemedia.org/2012/mobile-devices-and-news-consumption-some-good-signs-for-journalism/ </ref>
Some fun facts about how people consume news on digital media nowadays are:

-The majority of Americans get news through at least one digital, web-based device. Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults, 23%, get news on at least two devices.

-The most common way that people get news is by going directly to a news organization’s website or app.

-For those who get news on both the smartphone and tablet, social networking is a much more popular way to get news. Among that group (13% of all digital news consumers), fully two-thirds (67%) have ever gotten news recommendations from Facebook.

== Online Newspapers: ==

[[File:news-ahmed2.jpg|right|250px]]

Online newspapers are the electronic versions of newspapers. They are great for this generation as we are extremely eco-friendly. Online newspapers are accessible from all electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops/computer, and tablets making it easy for people to read them wherever and whenever they want. Most people do not buy a hard copy of newspaper any longer, because they can get most their news for free online. Online newspapers have also been cost efficient for news channels, because news channels no longer need to spend so much money on printing newspapers. And with the help of online newspapers, people are constantly updated about the current events occurring, whereas with newspapers only one was released every morning for each news channel. Nowadays, the strategic goal of every business is to try and find equilibrium between new and old media because they both have the capability to target a broader audience; however, new media tend to target more narrowed audience (demographic). For example, New York Times newspapers now offer online newspapers to readers while producing and keeping the old style. When it comes to cost, old media comes with high cost because they tend to provide one-way or unidirectional communication. New media on the other hand is cost effective, less expensive and yet can make effective impact on the audience. According to newspaper's editor, "Publications are struggling with the profound disruption brought on by the internet and the rising costs of newsprint and transportation".
<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_newspaper</ref>

[[File:nyt.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]

===New York Times===
New York Times offer subscription packages to readers who want access to their papers. Starting with the Basic package, which allows general access anytime anywhere, it starts around $15 a month, or $3.75 a week. The All Access package include the Basic Package plus the additional behind-the-scene and videos/photos published by journalist; this goes for $25 a month or $6.25 a week. The most premium package offered is the Home Delivery/All Access package, which goes for $37.60 a month or $9.40 a week. This package combines the All Access package along with the actual newspaper delivered to the door. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/subscriptions/Multiproduct/lp8HYKU.html?adxc=283511&adxa=413127&page=homepage.nytimes.com/index.html&pos=Bar1&campaignId=667FF</ref>

The New York Times is accessible on any mobile device which makes it easier for people to catch their daily news on the go. Making news digital allows users to interact through the web with other readers especially on controversial topics. People can have debates on topics and share their knowledge. It also makes it a lot easier to access the different topics that may intrigue you or a specific category which is more difficult through the paper based version. Having it online also makes it easier for people to get the most updated news since it is much easier to update online than to print copies out. Users who access the New York Times online can also get access to any revisions to the news article quickly. This also benefits editors who get feedback from users in terms of their writing style or their ability to stay impartial on debatable topics.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/services/mobile/</ref>.

[[File:wsj.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]

===Wall Street Journal===
Wall Street Journal offers their subscription packages on a semi-annual basis. For $87, readers can have access to articles, podcasts and videos on the digital scale. This includes phones, computers and tablets as well. To have the Journal delivered to your door, there is an extra $12 for the six month period, bringing the semi-annual total to $99. Wall Street Journal also offers an introductory package allowing new customers a $12 for 12 week promotion. After the term has ended, the customer would have a choice whether to cancel, upgrade to the semi-annual payment package, or go month to month for $32.99. <ref>https://buy.wsj.com/maywsjus/?inttrackingCode=aaqm3zlu&icid=WSJ_ON_PHP_ACQ_NA</ref>

[[File:economist.png|150px|thumb|right]]

===The Economist===
The economist offers their packages similar to both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. The have the choice for either print or digital for a quarterly payment of $45. To have both digital and print, it costs $55 quarterly. The economist is seen as another premium news service, but offers great introductory packages. Same as Wall Street Journal, The Economist offers $12 for 12 weeks of their subscription. <ref>https://subscriptions.economist.com/GLB/ECOM/NA/?tagsrc=/GLB/MAST/T1/NA&rnd=57321f45ef1fb&country=US&sub_type=personal&pbox=box3&sub_type=personal&pbox=box3&country=US</ref>

== Social Media and News: ==

[[File:Ahmed-news4.png|right|125px]][[File:News-ahmed5.png|right|2=125px]]

Social media sites are the most popular way to spread online news. Social media sites have helped spread news to millions of people in a matter of seconds. The most popular social media sites for sharing news online are Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Through shares, likes, tweets, and retweets people are able to know what is happening when it is happening. Facebook helps news channels create pages about their news networks, and once a user likes their page, their newsfeed will automatically fill up with the most recent news stories. A user is more likely to read these stories then and share them, making more and more people aware of what is happening. <ref>http://practicalsocialmedia.com/general/social-media-the-number-one-way-to-spread-news/</ref> <ref>http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/09/24/how-social-media-is-reshaping-news/</ref>

===Twitter as a News Source===

More and more recently Twitter users have been using the social-networking engine as a news source or outlet. Twitter has become a popular news source because users are able get an idea of what is going on in just a few words, as Twitter only allows for posts that are 180 characters or less. Through this users can consume many different news stories and the same stories from many different outlets all on their Twitter homepage. In addition, there are often links attached to tweets published as news sources. Links on tweets basically allows users to click on the link and read the full article the tweet is commenting on. To add to that, Twitter's use of hashtags make it easy for users to find more information about news articles that are interesting or relevant to them. Today, many different news outlets or reporters that are reliable and respected have Twitter accounts that allow them to post their own articles for other Twitter users to interact with. In fact this can lead to more website traffic on the new outlet's main site, as Twitter users will often click on the article linked by the news outlet's Twitter account. Another aspect about the news in respect to Twitter is how it is constantly updated. Before the advent of the internet, social media, and Twitter, breaking news was only distributed to consumers via print newspapers. That means if something happened at night, people would only find out about it the next day. However, with Twitter the news can be updated instantly, as it is unfolding before a reporter's very eyes. Lastly, users tend to like Twitter as their source of news due to the fact that the users themselves can choose which Twitter accounts or news sources to get their news from. If a certain user does not a certain news reporter or journalist, a user can choose not to follow their account.

In 2012, Twitter launches clickable stock symbols by adding the symbol "$" in front of any ticker. Clicking on the ticker will instantly provide context for the stock and aggregate all tweets pertaining to the stock. This serves as a tool for investors of a particular stock to read relevant news pertaining to the stocks in their portfolio. Important news items will be featured on the "Top" section of the search, allowing users to view what's important, instantaneously.

== News Reporting Ethics and Guidelines ==

With the advent of social media and the internet which allows for the mass distribution of news, the lines between what is considered ethical journalistic reporting have become quite blurred. Reporters who comment on the news whether on Facebook, Twitter, a blog, or even for a reputable newspaper often feel pressured by deadlines to produce quality work. This of course leads to mistakes, and other problems. Almost all news organization require its reporters to follow a standard of ethical guidelines to make sure accurate, truthful, and unbiased reporting is given to the audience. Below are certain ethical issues when it comes to reporting:

====Fabrication====
All too often journalists in the newsroom are caught fabricating or "making up" their reports and concocting stories and events that never even occurred. As there may be a number of reasons as to why a journalist may feel the need to fabricate information in his or her work. One major scandal that involved fabrication in the 1980's is seen with Janet Cooke,a reporter for the Washington Post. After winning the Pulitzer Prize award for her article in the Washington Post titled “Jimmy’s World” (about an eight-year-old heroine addict) it was discovered that she had fabricated the whole story, as well as lied about her credentials. <ref> http://jclass.umd.edu/archive/newshoax/casestudies/journalists/JourJim4a.html/</ref>. Also see, Jayson Blair, and Stephen Glass. [[File:janetcooke.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Janet Cooke Source: http://www.latimes.com/style/lat-hoax14_ds1k0ygy20080304175522-photo.html]]

====Photo Fabrication====
When reporters and editors manipulate photos taken that make it seem that something else happened, that what had actually transpired.

====Conflict of Interest====
A conflict of interested between a reporters and his/her work can lead to biased reporting. This often occurs when a reporter has strong ties to a political party, and the reporter writes articles about this political party that are assumed to be unbiased.In an era of great and growing dissatisfaction with the media, it is imperative that journalists avoid conflicts of interest, defined as situations in which there are competing professional, personal and/or financial obligations or interests that compete with the journalist's obligation to his outlet and audience. <ref>http://journalism.nyu.edu/publishing/ethics-handbook/potential-conflicts-of-interest/</ref>

====Plagiarism====
When reporters "lift" work done by other reporters and other people and pass it along to the audience as if it was their own novel and original work.Plagiarism is traditionally defined as taking someone else’s work and presenting it as your own. In journalism, it is considered one of the primary sins of the profession. Many journalists have lost their jobs or faced legal action for lifting others’ writing or other production.
On what Carr deems ‘class,’ that is, giving appropriate credit to the originator of a piece, The New York Times has struggled, according to its own public editor. In a piece titled “Giving Credit: A Work in Progress at The Times”, Public Editor Margaret Sullivan delineates cases when The New York Times used other people’s work as a springboard for its own. Sullivan wrote:
The Times takes pride in its original reporting, and excels at it. What it doesn’t always excel at is giving full credit to the work of other news organizations.
In your own work, consider the Golden Rule–Do unto others as you would have them do unto you–when assessing whether to credit another news outlet’s work. A similar consideration holds when sharing photos, updates or tweets on social media.
If the original work is incorrect in some way, having credited the origin also allows distance from the mistake should it need to be corrected. <ref> http://ethics.journalists.org/topics/plagiarism-and-attribution/ </ref>
News organizations follow a range of practices in attributing to other news organizations: linking directly to the original story, attributing by name to the journalist and organization, attributing only what they can’t “re-report,” contacting many or all of the same sources to provide a story that is neither plagiarized nor original, or vague attribution such as “media reports,” “was reported” or “reportedly.”

== References: ==

New Media and News

2016-07-07T23:44:23Z

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== Definition: ==

[[File:news-ahmed1.jpg|right|175px]]

"News" is the spread of important information to people around the world. It contains information about recent events and happenings. News has been subcategorized into international news, sports news, entertainment news, local news, etc. for years. News is a way for journalists and the media to communicate with people what is occurring in their communities and around the world.

== Television Broad cast ==
'''CNN'''
[[File:Cnn-logo-square.png|thumb|left|300px]] <ref>http://assets.fontsinuse.com/static/use-media-items/28/27012/full-1400x1400/5670256f/cnn-logo-square.png?resolution=0</ref>

On '''June 1, 1980''' CNN (Cable News Network) was launched as the world's first 24/7 TV news network. From its headquarters down south in Atlanta, Georgia, the network made its initial sign on at 6:00 PM EST. CNN changed the news industry by being the first to say that news can be reported around the clock, and not just on fixated points during the day. When CNN first launched, its competitors consisted of three major networks-''ABC, CBS, and NBC''. Today, CNN is seen in "more than 89 million American households and over 160 million homes internationally." <ref>http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cnn-launches</ref>

CNN was created by founding father Robert "Ted" Turner, a businessman of the South. when his family moved to Georgia, his father ran a successful billboard advertising company. When Ted's father passed away, Ted took over his father's business and expanded in. He also bought the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the Atlanta Hawks basketball team to air their games on his own network, TBS (Turner Broadcasting System) <ref>http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cnn-launches</ref>

In its first years of operating, CNN was losing profit and was ridiculed as the Chicken Noodle Network. Withstanding ridicule no more, Ted put his foot down and took action to eliminate CNN's main competitor, ''Satellite News Channel''.

To this day, CNN is known for its top-notch breaking-news coverage around the world, and it is leading the news broadcast industry in profit currently (As of May 11, 2016). CNN is proving itself to be unstoppable as it continues to shift its products towards the digital side.

'''BBC'''
[[File:BBC.png|thumb|left|300px]]
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster. It is headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, and is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees, with over 20,950 staff in total, of whom 16,672 are in public sector broadcasting;including part-time, flexible as well as fixed contract staff, the total number is 35,402.

The BBC is established under a Royal Charter and operates under its Agreement with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.Its work is funded principally by an annual television license fee which is charged to all British households, companies, and organizations using any type of equipment to receive or record live television broadcasts.[12] The fee is set by the British Government, agreed by Parliament, and used to fund the BBC's extensive radio, TV, and online services covering the nations and regions of the UK. From 1 April 2014, it also funds the BBC World Service, launched in 1932, which provides comprehensive TV, radio, and online services in Arabic, and Persian, and broadcasts in 28 languages.

Around a quarter of BBC revenues come from its commercial arm BBC Worldwide Ltd. which sells BBC programmed and services internationally and also distributes the BBC's international 24-hour English language news services BBC World News and BBC.com, provided by BBC Global News Ltd.

== Photojournalism ==
News images shape our culture in ways both profound and deep. Those who lived through the Vietnam era cannot help but remember the searing photographs that have come to symbolize that conflict -- a Saigon street execution, a naked girl covered in napalm, a thousand-yard stare, and so on. These photos have woven themselves into the collective memory of a generation. There are some who would even say that the mounting weight of photographic evidence was the primary cause for public opinion to shift against the war in Vietnam, and hence effected an end to the war itself. As such, to borrow a phrase from pop culture, “With great power comes great responsibility.”1 Responsible photojournalism means adherence to a standard of ethics. <ref> http://web.mit.edu/drb/Public/PhotoThesis/ </ref>

Photojournalism works within the same ethical approaches to objectivity that are applied by other journalists. What to shoot, how to frame and how to edit are constant considerations. Photographing news for an assignment is one of the most ethical problems photographers face. Photojournalists have a moral responsibility to decide what pictures to take, what picture to stage, and what pictures to show the public. For example, photographs of violence and tragedy are prevalent in American journalism because as an understated rule of thumb, that "if it bleeds, it leads". The public is attracted to gruesome photographs and dramatic stories. A lot of controversy arises when deciding which photographs are too violent to show the public.

== News and New Media: ==

[[File:news-ahmed3.jpg|right|200px]]

In today's day and age, being aware of the news is an essential part of everyone’s lives. The combination of news and new media has made it very easy for people to be aware of all the current events within seconds of them occurring through online newspapers and social media sites. People just use their mobile devices, laptops/computer, tablets, etc... to know what is happening in their country and other countries.

Due to the increase in digital device owners, 44% of adults own a smartphones and an increase of tablet owners by 50%, a growing number of Americans are becoming multi-platform digital news consumers. These users are also known as "digital mavens," who get news on all their devices. Research found that people read more long-form news articles and go to new news sources on tablets. <ref> http://www.stateofthemedia.org/2012/mobile-devices-and-news-consumption-some-good-signs-for-journalism/ </ref>
Some fun facts about how people consume news on digital media nowadays are:

-The majority of Americans get news through at least one digital, web-based device. Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults, 23%, get news on at least two devices.

-The most common way that people get news is by going directly to a news organization’s website or app.

-For those who get news on both the smartphone and tablet, social networking is a much more popular way to get news. Among that group (13% of all digital news consumers), fully two-thirds (67%) have ever gotten news recommendations from Facebook.

== Online Newspapers: ==

[[File:news-ahmed2.jpg|right|250px]]

Online newspapers are the electronic versions of newspapers. They are great for this generation as we are extremely eco-friendly. Online newspapers are accessible from all electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops/computer, and tablets making it easy for people to read them wherever and whenever they want. Most people do not buy a hard copy of newspaper any longer, because they can get most their news for free online. Online newspapers have also been cost efficient for news channels, because news channels no longer need to spend so much money on printing newspapers. And with the help of online newspapers, people are constantly updated about the current events occurring, whereas with newspapers only one was released every morning for each news channel. Nowadays, the strategic goal of every business is to try and find equilibrium between new and old media because they both have the capability to target a broader audience; however, new media tend to target more narrowed audience (demographic). For example, New York Times newspapers now offer online newspapers to readers while producing and keeping the old style. When it comes to cost, old media comes with high cost because they tend to provide one-way or unidirectional communication. New media on the other hand is cost effective, less expensive and yet can make effective impact on the audience. According to newspaper's editor, "Publications are struggling with the profound disruption brought on by the internet and the rising costs of newsprint and transportation".
<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_newspaper</ref>

[[File:nyt.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]

===New York Times===
New York Times offer subscription packages to readers who want access to their papers. Starting with the Basic package, which allows general access anytime anywhere, it starts around $15 a month, or $3.75 a week. The All Access package include the Basic Package plus the additional behind-the-scene and videos/photos published by journalist; this goes for $25 a month or $6.25 a week. The most premium package offered is the Home Delivery/All Access package, which goes for $37.60 a month or $9.40 a week. This package combines the All Access package along with the actual newspaper delivered to the door. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/subscriptions/Multiproduct/lp8HYKU.html?adxc=283511&adxa=413127&page=homepage.nytimes.com/index.html&pos=Bar1&campaignId=667FF</ref>

The New York Times is accessible on any mobile device which makes it easier for people to catch their daily news on the go. Making news digital allows users to interact through the web with other readers especially on controversial topics. People can have debates on topics and share their knowledge. It also makes it a lot easier to access the different topics that may intrigue you or a specific category which is more difficult through the paper based version. Having it online also makes it easier for people to get the most updated news since it is much easier to update online than to print copies out. Users who access the New York Times online can also get access to any revisions to the news article quickly. This also benefits editors who get feedback from users in terms of their writing style or their ability to stay impartial on debatable topics.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/services/mobile/</ref>.

[[File:wsj.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]

===Wall Street Journal===
Wall Street Journal offers their subscription packages on a semi-annual basis. For $87, readers can have access to articles, podcasts and videos on the digital scale. This includes phones, computers and tablets as well. To have the Journal delivered to your door, there is an extra $12 for the six month period, bringing the semi-annual total to $99. Wall Street Journal also offers an introductory package allowing new customers a $12 for 12 week promotion. After the term has ended, the customer would have a choice whether to cancel, upgrade to the semi-annual payment package, or go month to month for $32.99. <ref>https://buy.wsj.com/maywsjus/?inttrackingCode=aaqm3zlu&icid=WSJ_ON_PHP_ACQ_NA</ref>

[[File:economist.png|150px|thumb|right]]

===The Economist===
The economist offers their packages similar to both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. The have the choice for either print or digital for a quarterly payment of $45. To have both digital and print, it costs $55 quarterly. The economist is seen as another premium news service, but offers great introductory packages. Same as Wall Street Journal, The Economist offers $12 for 12 weeks of their subscription. <ref>https://subscriptions.economist.com/GLB/ECOM/NA/?tagsrc=/GLB/MAST/T1/NA&rnd=57321f45ef1fb&country=US&sub_type=personal&pbox=box3&sub_type=personal&pbox=box3&country=US</ref>

== Social Media and News: ==

[[File:Ahmed-news4.png|right|125px]][[File:News-ahmed5.png|right|2=125px]]

Social media sites are the most popular way to spread online news. Social media sites have helped spread news to millions of people in a matter of seconds. The most popular social media sites for sharing news online are Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Through shares, likes, tweets, and retweets people are able to know what is happening when it is happening. Facebook helps news channels create pages about their news networks, and once a user likes their page, their newsfeed will automatically fill up with the most recent news stories. A user is more likely to read these stories then and share them, making more and more people aware of what is happening. <ref>http://practicalsocialmedia.com/general/social-media-the-number-one-way-to-spread-news/</ref> <ref>http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/09/24/how-social-media-is-reshaping-news/</ref>

===Twitter as a News Source===

More and more recently Twitter users have been using the social-networking engine as a news source or outlet. Twitter has become a popular news source because users are able get an idea of what is going on in just a few words, as Twitter only allows for posts that are 180 characters or less. Through this users can consume many different news stories and the same stories from many different outlets all on their Twitter homepage. In addition, there are often links attached to tweets published as news sources. Links on tweets basically allows users to click on the link and read the full article the tweet is commenting on. To add to that, Twitter's use of hashtags make it easy for users to find more information about news articles that are interesting or relevant to them. Today, many different news outlets or reporters that are reliable and respected have Twitter accounts that allow them to post their own articles for other Twitter users to interact with. In fact this can lead to more website traffic on the new outlet's main site, as Twitter users will often click on the article linked by the news outlet's Twitter account. Another aspect about the news in respect to Twitter is how it is constantly updated. Before the advent of the internet, social media, and Twitter, breaking news was only distributed to consumers via print newspapers. That means if something happened at night, people would only find out about it the next day. However, with Twitter the news can be updated instantly, as it is unfolding before a reporter's very eyes. Lastly, users tend to like Twitter as their source of news due to the fact that the users themselves can choose which Twitter accounts or news sources to get their news from. If a certain user does not a certain news reporter or journalist, a user can choose not to follow their account.

In 2012, Twitter launches clickable stock symbols by adding the symbol "$" in front of any ticker. Clicking on the ticker will instantly provide context for the stock and aggregate all tweets pertaining to the stock. This serves as a tool for investors of a particular stock to read relevant news pertaining to the stocks in their portfolio. Important news items will be featured on the "Top" section of the search, allowing users to view what's important, instantaneously.

== News Reporting Ethics and Guidelines ==

With the advent of social media and the internet which allows for the mass distribution of news, the lines between what is considered ethical journalistic reporting have become quite blurred. Reporters who comment on the news whether on Facebook, Twitter, a blog, or even for a reputable newspaper often feel pressured by deadlines to produce quality work. This of course leads to mistakes, and other problems. Almost all news organization require its reporters to follow a standard of ethical guidelines to make sure accurate, truthful, and unbiased reporting is given to the audience. Below are certain ethical issues when it comes to reporting:

====Fabrication====
All too often journalists in the newsroom are caught fabricating or "making up" their reports and concocting stories and events that never even occurred. As there may be a number of reasons as to why a journalist may feel the need to fabricate information in his or her work. One major scandal that involved fabrication in the 1980's is seen with Janet Cooke,a reporter for the Washington Post. After winning the Pulitzer Prize award for her article in the Washington Post titled “Jimmy’s World” (about an eight-year-old heroine addict) it was discovered that she had fabricated the whole story, as well as lied about her credentials. <ref> http://jclass.umd.edu/archive/newshoax/casestudies/journalists/JourJim4a.html/</ref>. Also see, Jayson Blair, and Stephen Glass. [[File:janetcooke.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Janet Cooke Source: http://www.latimes.com/style/lat-hoax14_ds1k0ygy20080304175522-photo.html]]

====Photo Fabrication====
When reporters and editors manipulate photos taken that make it seem that something else happened, that what had actually transpired.

====Conflict of Interest====
A conflict of interested between a reporters and his/her work can lead to biased reporting. This often occurs when a reporter has strong ties to a political party, and the reporter writes articles about this political party that are assumed to be unbiased.

====Plagiarism====
When reporters "lift" work done by other reporters and other people and pass it along to the audience as if it was their own novel and original work.Plagiarism is traditionally defined as taking someone else’s work and presenting it as your own. In journalism, it is considered one of the primary sins of the profession. Many journalists have lost their jobs or faced legal action for lifting others’ writing or other production.
On what Carr deems ‘class,’ that is, giving appropriate credit to the originator of a piece, The New York Times has struggled, according to its own public editor. In a piece titled “Giving Credit: A Work in Progress at The Times”, Public Editor Margaret Sullivan delineates cases when The New York Times used other people’s work as a springboard for its own. Sullivan wrote:
The Times takes pride in its original reporting, and excels at it. What it doesn’t always excel at is giving full credit to the work of other news organizations.
In your own work, consider the Golden Rule–Do unto others as you would have them do unto you–when assessing whether to credit another news outlet’s work. A similar consideration holds when sharing photos, updates or tweets on social media.
If the original work is incorrect in some way, having credited the origin also allows distance from the mistake should it need to be corrected. <ref> http://ethics.journalists.org/topics/plagiarism-and-attribution/ </ref>
News organizations follow a range of practices in attributing to other news organizations: linking directly to the original story, attributing by name to the journalist and organization, attributing only what they can’t “re-report,” contacting many or all of the same sources to provide a story that is neither plagiarized nor original, or vague attribution such as “media reports,” “was reported” or “reportedly.”

== References: ==

New Media and News

2016-07-07T23:24:44Z

FAhmed607: /* CNN */

== Definition: ==

[[File:news-ahmed1.jpg|right|175px]]

"News" is the spread of important information to people around the world. It contains information about recent events and happenings. News has been subcategorized into international news, sports news, entertainment news, local news, etc. for years. News is a way for journalists and the media to communicate with people what is occurring in their communities and around the world.

== Television Broad cast ==
'''CNN'''
[[File:Cnn-logo-square.png|thumb|left|300px]] <ref>http://assets.fontsinuse.com/static/use-media-items/28/27012/full-1400x1400/5670256f/cnn-logo-square.png?resolution=0</ref>

On '''June 1, 1980''' CNN (Cable News Network) was launched as the world's first 24/7 TV news network. From its headquarters down south in Atlanta, Georgia, the network made its initial sign on at 6:00 PM EST. CNN changed the news industry by being the first to say that news can be reported around the clock, and not just on fixated points during the day. When CNN first launched, its competitors consisted of three major networks-''ABC, CBS, and NBC''. Today, CNN is seen in "more than 89 million American households and over 160 million homes internationally." <ref>http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cnn-launches</ref>

CNN was created by founding father Robert "Ted" Turner, a businessman of the South. when his family moved to Georgia, his father ran a successful billboard advertising company. When Ted's father passed away, Ted took over his father's business and expanded in. He also bought the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the Atlanta Hawks basketball team to air their games on his own network, TBS (Turner Broadcasting System) <ref>http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cnn-launches</ref>

In its first years of operating, CNN was losing profit and was ridiculed as the Chicken Noodle Network. Withstanding ridicule no more, Ted put his foot down and took action to eliminate CNN's main competitor, ''Satellite News Channel''.

To this day, CNN is known for its top-notch breaking-news coverage around the world, and it is leading the news broadcast industry in profit currently (As of May 11, 2016). CNN is proving itself to be unstoppable as it continues to shift its products towards the digital side.

'''BBC'''
[[File:BBC.png|thumb|left|300px]]
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster. It is headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, and is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees, with over 20,950 staff in total, of whom 16,672 are in public sector broadcasting;including part-time, flexible as well as fixed contract staff, the total number is 35,402.

The BBC is established under a Royal Charter and operates under its Agreement with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.Its work is funded principally by an annual television license fee which is charged to all British households, companies, and organizations using any type of equipment to receive or record live television broadcasts.[12] The fee is set by the British Government, agreed by Parliament, and used to fund the BBC's extensive radio, TV, and online services covering the nations and regions of the UK. From 1 April 2014, it also funds the BBC World Service, launched in 1932, which provides comprehensive TV, radio, and online services in Arabic, and Persian, and broadcasts in 28 languages.

Around a quarter of BBC revenues come from its commercial arm BBC Worldwide Ltd. which sells BBC programmed and services internationally and also distributes the BBC's international 24-hour English language news services BBC World News and BBC.com, provided by BBC Global News Ltd.

== Photojournalism ==
News images shape our culture in ways both profound and deep. Those who lived through the Vietnam era cannot help but remember the searing photographs that have come to symbolize that conflict -- a Saigon street execution, a naked girl covered in napalm, a thousand-yard stare, and so on. These photos have woven themselves into the collective memory of a generation. There are some who would even say that the mounting weight of photographic evidence was the primary cause for public opinion to shift against the war in Vietnam, and hence effected an end to the war itself. As such, to borrow a phrase from pop culture, “With great power comes great responsibility.”1 Responsible photojournalism means adherence to a standard of ethics. <ref> http://web.mit.edu/drb/Public/PhotoThesis/ </ref>

Photojournalism works within the same ethical approaches to objectivity that are applied by other journalists. What to shoot, how to frame and how to edit are constant considerations. Photographing news for an assignment is one of the most ethical problems photographers face. Photojournalists have a moral responsibility to decide what pictures to take, what picture to stage, and what pictures to show the public. For example, photographs of violence and tragedy are prevalent in American journalism because as an understated rule of thumb, that "if it bleeds, it leads". The public is attracted to gruesome photographs and dramatic stories. A lot of controversy arises when deciding which photographs are too violent to show the public.

== News and New Media: ==

[[File:news-ahmed3.jpg|right|200px]]

In today's day and age, being aware of the news is an essential part of everyone’s lives. The combination of news and new media has made it very easy for people to be aware of all the current events within seconds of them occurring through online newspapers and social media sites. People just use their mobile devices, laptops/computer, tablets, etc... to know what is happening in their country and other countries.

Due to the increase in digital device owners, 44% of adults own a smartphones and an increase of tablet owners by 50%, a growing number of Americans are becoming multi-platform digital news consumers. These users are also known as "digital mavens," who get news on all their devices. Research found that people read more long-form news articles and go to new news sources on tablets. <ref> http://www.stateofthemedia.org/2012/mobile-devices-and-news-consumption-some-good-signs-for-journalism/ </ref>
Some fun facts about how people consume news on digital media nowadays are:

-The majority of Americans get news through at least one digital, web-based device. Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults, 23%, get news on at least two devices.

-The most common way that people get news is by going directly to a news organization’s website or app.

-For those who get news on both the smartphone and tablet, social networking is a much more popular way to get news. Among that group (13% of all digital news consumers), fully two-thirds (67%) have ever gotten news recommendations from Facebook.

== Online Newspapers: ==

[[File:news-ahmed2.jpg|right|250px]]

Online newspapers are the electronic versions of newspapers. They are great for this generation as we are extremely eco-friendly. Online newspapers are accessible from all electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops/computer, and tablets making it easy for people to read them wherever and whenever they want. Most people do not buy a hard copy of newspaper any longer, because they can get most their news for free online. Online newspapers have also been cost efficient for news channels, because news channels no longer need to spend so much money on printing newspapers. And with the help of online newspapers, people are constantly updated about the current events occurring, whereas with newspapers only one was released every morning for each news channel. Nowadays, the strategic goal of every business is to try and find equilibrium between new and old media because they both have the capability to target a broader audience; however, new media tend to target more narrowed audience (demographic). For example, New York Times newspapers now offer online newspapers to readers while producing and keeping the old style. When it comes to cost, old media comes with high cost because they tend to provide one-way or unidirectional communication. New media on the other hand is cost effective, less expensive and yet can make effective impact on the audience. According to newspaper's editor, "Publications are struggling with the profound disruption brought on by the internet and the rising costs of newsprint and transportation".
<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_newspaper</ref>

[[File:nyt.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]

===New York Times===
New York Times offer subscription packages to readers who want access to their papers. Starting with the Basic package, which allows general access anytime anywhere, it starts around $15 a month, or $3.75 a week. The All Access package include the Basic Package plus the additional behind-the-scene and videos/photos published by journalist; this goes for $25 a month or $6.25 a week. The most premium package offered is the Home Delivery/All Access package, which goes for $37.60 a month or $9.40 a week. This package combines the All Access package along with the actual newspaper delivered to the door. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/subscriptions/Multiproduct/lp8HYKU.html?adxc=283511&adxa=413127&page=homepage.nytimes.com/index.html&pos=Bar1&campaignId=667FF</ref>

The New York Times is accessible on any mobile device which makes it easier for people to catch their daily news on the go. Making news digital allows users to interact through the web with other readers especially on controversial topics. People can have debates on topics and share their knowledge. It also makes it a lot easier to access the different topics that may intrigue you or a specific category which is more difficult through the paper based version. Having it online also makes it easier for people to get the most updated news since it is much easier to update online than to print copies out. Users who access the New York Times online can also get access to any revisions to the news article quickly. This also benefits editors who get feedback from users in terms of their writing style or their ability to stay impartial on debatable topics.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/services/mobile/</ref>.

[[File:wsj.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]

===Wall Street Journal===
Wall Street Journal offers their subscription packages on a semi-annual basis. For $87, readers can have access to articles, podcasts and videos on the digital scale. This includes phones, computers and tablets as well. To have the Journal delivered to your door, there is an extra $12 for the six month period, bringing the semi-annual total to $99. Wall Street Journal also offers an introductory package allowing new customers a $12 for 12 week promotion. After the term has ended, the customer would have a choice whether to cancel, upgrade to the semi-annual payment package, or go month to month for $32.99. <ref>https://buy.wsj.com/maywsjus/?inttrackingCode=aaqm3zlu&icid=WSJ_ON_PHP_ACQ_NA</ref>

[[File:economist.png|150px|thumb|right]]

===The Economist===
The economist offers their packages similar to both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. The have the choice for either print or digital for a quarterly payment of $45. To have both digital and print, it costs $55 quarterly. The economist is seen as another premium news service, but offers great introductory packages. Same as Wall Street Journal, The Economist offers $12 for 12 weeks of their subscription. <ref>https://subscriptions.economist.com/GLB/ECOM/NA/?tagsrc=/GLB/MAST/T1/NA&rnd=57321f45ef1fb&country=US&sub_type=personal&pbox=box3&sub_type=personal&pbox=box3&country=US</ref>

== Social Media and News: ==

[[File:Ahmed-news4.png|right|125px]][[File:News-ahmed5.png|right|2=125px]]

Social media sites are the most popular way to spread online news. Social media sites have helped spread news to millions of people in a matter of seconds. The most popular social media sites for sharing news online are Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Through shares, likes, tweets, and retweets people are able to know what is happening when it is happening. Facebook helps news channels create pages about their news networks, and once a user likes their page, their newsfeed will automatically fill up with the most recent news stories. A user is more likely to read these stories then and share them, making more and more people aware of what is happening. <ref>http://practicalsocialmedia.com/general/social-media-the-number-one-way-to-spread-news/</ref> <ref>http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/09/24/how-social-media-is-reshaping-news/</ref>

===Twitter as a News Source===

More and more recently Twitter users have been using the social-networking engine as a news source or outlet. Twitter has become a popular news source because users are able get an idea of what is going on in just a few words, as Twitter only allows for posts that are 180 characters or less. Through this users can consume many different news stories and the same stories from many different outlets all on their Twitter homepage. In addition, there are often links attached to tweets published as news sources. Links on tweets basically allows users to click on the link and read the full article the tweet is commenting on. To add to that, Twitter's use of hashtags make it easy for users to find more information about news articles that are interesting or relevant to them. Today, many different news outlets or reporters that are reliable and respected have Twitter accounts that allow them to post their own articles for other Twitter users to interact with. In fact this can lead to more website traffic on the new outlet's main site, as Twitter users will often click on the article linked by the news outlet's Twitter account. Another aspect about the news in respect to Twitter is how it is constantly updated. Before the advent of the internet, social media, and Twitter, breaking news was only distributed to consumers via print newspapers. That means if something happened at night, people would only find out about it the next day. However, with Twitter the news can be updated instantly, as it is unfolding before a reporter's very eyes. Lastly, users tend to like Twitter as their source of news due to the fact that the users themselves can choose which Twitter accounts or news sources to get their news from. If a certain user does not a certain news reporter or journalist, a user can choose not to follow their account.

In 2012, Twitter launches clickable stock symbols by adding the symbol "$" in front of any ticker. Clicking on the ticker will instantly provide context for the stock and aggregate all tweets pertaining to the stock. This serves as a tool for investors of a particular stock to read relevant news pertaining to the stocks in their portfolio. Important news items will be featured on the "Top" section of the search, allowing users to view what's important, instantaneously.

== News Reporting Ethics and Guidelines ==

With the advent of social media and the internet which allows for the mass distribution of news, the lines between what is considered ethical journalistic reporting have become quite blurred. Reporters who comment on the news whether on Facebook, Twitter, a blog, or even for a reputable newspaper often feel pressured by deadlines to produce quality work. This of course leads to mistakes, and other problems. Almost all news organization require its reporters to follow a standard of ethical guidelines to make sure accurate, truthful, and unbiased reporting is given to the audience. Below are certain ethical issues when it comes to reporting:

====Fabrication====
All too often journalists in the newsroom are caught fabricating or "making up" their reports and concocting stories and events that never even occurred. As there may be a number of reasons as to why a journalist may feel the need to fabricate information in his or her work. One major scandal that involved fabrication in the 1980's is seen with Janet Cooke,a reporter for the Washington Post. After winning the Pulitzer Prize award for her article in the Washington Post titled “Jimmy’s World” (about an eight-year-old heroine addict) it was discovered that she had fabricated the whole story, as well as lied about her credentials. <ref> http://jclass.umd.edu/archive/newshoax/casestudies/journalists/JourJim4a.html/</ref>. Also see, Jayson Blair, and Stephen Glass. [[File:janetcooke.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Janet Cooke Source: http://www.latimes.com/style/lat-hoax14_ds1k0ygy20080304175522-photo.html]]

====Photo Fabrication====
When reporters and editors manipulate photos taken that make it seem that something else happened, that what had actually transpired.

====Conflict of Interest====
A conflict of interested between a reporters and his/her work can lead to biased reporting. This often occurs when a reporter has strong ties to a political party, and the reporter writes articles about this political party that are assumed to be unbiased.

====Plagiarism====
When reporters "lift" work done by other reporters and other people and pass it along to the audience as if it was their own novel and original work.

== References: ==

File:BBC.png

2016-07-07T23:22:20Z

FAhmed607:

New Media and News

2016-07-07T23:16:38Z

FAhmed607: /* News and New Media: */

== Definition: ==

[[File:news-ahmed1.jpg|right|175px]]

"News" is the spread of important information to people around the world. It contains information about recent events and happenings. News has been subcategorized into international news, sports news, entertainment news, local news, etc. for years. News is a way for journalists and the media to communicate with people what is occurring in their communities and around the world.

== CNN ==
[[File:Cnn-logo-square.png|thumb|left|300px|]] <ref>http://assets.fontsinuse.com/static/use-media-items/28/27012/full-1400x1400/5670256f/cnn-logo-square.png?resolution=0</ref>

On '''June 1, 1980''' CNN (Cable News Network) was launched as the world's first 24/7 TV news network. From its headquarters down south in Atlanta, Georgia, the network made its initial sign on at 6:00 PM EST. CNN changed the news industry by being the first to say that news can be reported around the clock, and not just on fixated points during the day. When CNN first launched, its competitors consisted of three major networks-''ABC, CBS, and NBC''. Today, CNN is seen in "more than 89 million American households and over 160 million homes internationally." <ref>http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cnn-launches</ref>

CNN was created by founding father Robert "Ted" Turner, a businessman of the South. when his family moved to Georgia, his father ran a successful billboard advertising company. When Ted's father passed away, Ted took over his father's business and expanded in. He also bought the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the Atlanta Hawks basketball team to air their games on his own network, TBS (Turner Broadcasting System) <ref>http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cnn-launches</ref>

In its first years of operating, CNN was losing profit and was ridiculed as the Chicken Noodle Network. Withstanding ridicule no more, Ted put his foot down and took action to eliminate CNN's main competitor, ''Satellite News Channel''.

To this day, CNN is known for its top-notch breaking-news coverage around the world, and it is leading the news broadcast industry in profit currently (As of May 11, 2016). CNN is proving itself to be unstoppable as it continues to shift its products towards the digital side.

== Photojournalism ==
News images shape our culture in ways both profound and deep. Those who lived through the Vietnam era cannot help but remember the searing photographs that have come to symbolize that conflict -- a Saigon street execution, a naked girl covered in napalm, a thousand-yard stare, and so on. These photos have woven themselves into the collective memory of a generation. There are some who would even say that the mounting weight of photographic evidence was the primary cause for public opinion to shift against the war in Vietnam, and hence effected an end to the war itself. As such, to borrow a phrase from pop culture, “With great power comes great responsibility.”1 Responsible photojournalism means adherence to a standard of ethics. <ref> http://web.mit.edu/drb/Public/PhotoThesis/ </ref>

Photojournalism works within the same ethical approaches to objectivity that are applied by other journalists. What to shoot, how to frame and how to edit are constant considerations. Photographing news for an assignment is one of the most ethical problems photographers face. Photojournalists have a moral responsibility to decide what pictures to take, what picture to stage, and what pictures to show the public. For example, photographs of violence and tragedy are prevalent in American journalism because as an understated rule of thumb, that "if it bleeds, it leads". The public is attracted to gruesome photographs and dramatic stories. A lot of controversy arises when deciding which photographs are too violent to show the public.

== News and New Media: ==

[[File:news-ahmed3.jpg|right|200px]]

In today's day and age, being aware of the news is an essential part of everyone’s lives. The combination of news and new media has made it very easy for people to be aware of all the current events within seconds of them occurring through online newspapers and social media sites. People just use their mobile devices, laptops/computer, tablets, etc... to know what is happening in their country and other countries.

Due to the increase in digital device owners, 44% of adults own a smartphones and an increase of tablet owners by 50%, a growing number of Americans are becoming multi-platform digital news consumers. These users are also known as "digital mavens," who get news on all their devices. Research found that people read more long-form news articles and go to new news sources on tablets. <ref> http://www.stateofthemedia.org/2012/mobile-devices-and-news-consumption-some-good-signs-for-journalism/ </ref>
Some fun facts about how people consume news on digital media nowadays are:

-The majority of Americans get news through at least one digital, web-based device. Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults, 23%, get news on at least two devices.

-The most common way that people get news is by going directly to a news organization’s website or app.

-For those who get news on both the smartphone and tablet, social networking is a much more popular way to get news. Among that group (13% of all digital news consumers), fully two-thirds (67%) have ever gotten news recommendations from Facebook.

== Online Newspapers: ==

[[File:news-ahmed2.jpg|right|250px]]

Online newspapers are the electronic versions of newspapers. They are great for this generation as we are extremely eco-friendly. Online newspapers are accessible from all electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops/computer, and tablets making it easy for people to read them wherever and whenever they want. Most people do not buy a hard copy of newspaper any longer, because they can get most their news for free online. Online newspapers have also been cost efficient for news channels, because news channels no longer need to spend so much money on printing newspapers. And with the help of online newspapers, people are constantly updated about the current events occurring, whereas with newspapers only one was released every morning for each news channel. Nowadays, the strategic goal of every business is to try and find equilibrium between new and old media because they both have the capability to target a broader audience; however, new media tend to target more narrowed audience (demographic). For example, New York Times newspapers now offer online newspapers to readers while producing and keeping the old style. When it comes to cost, old media comes with high cost because they tend to provide one-way or unidirectional communication. New media on the other hand is cost effective, less expensive and yet can make effective impact on the audience. According to newspaper's editor, "Publications are struggling with the profound disruption brought on by the internet and the rising costs of newsprint and transportation".
<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_newspaper</ref>

[[File:nyt.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]

===New York Times===
New York Times offer subscription packages to readers who want access to their papers. Starting with the Basic package, which allows general access anytime anywhere, it starts around $15 a month, or $3.75 a week. The All Access package include the Basic Package plus the additional behind-the-scene and videos/photos published by journalist; this goes for $25 a month or $6.25 a week. The most premium package offered is the Home Delivery/All Access package, which goes for $37.60 a month or $9.40 a week. This package combines the All Access package along with the actual newspaper delivered to the door. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/subscriptions/Multiproduct/lp8HYKU.html?adxc=283511&adxa=413127&page=homepage.nytimes.com/index.html&pos=Bar1&campaignId=667FF</ref>

The New York Times is accessible on any mobile device which makes it easier for people to catch their daily news on the go. Making news digital allows users to interact through the web with other readers especially on controversial topics. People can have debates on topics and share their knowledge. It also makes it a lot easier to access the different topics that may intrigue you or a specific category which is more difficult through the paper based version. Having it online also makes it easier for people to get the most updated news since it is much easier to update online than to print copies out. Users who access the New York Times online can also get access to any revisions to the news article quickly. This also benefits editors who get feedback from users in terms of their writing style or their ability to stay impartial on debatable topics.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/services/mobile/</ref>.

[[File:wsj.jpg|150px|thumb|right]]

===Wall Street Journal===
Wall Street Journal offers their subscription packages on a semi-annual basis. For $87, readers can have access to articles, podcasts and videos on the digital scale. This includes phones, computers and tablets as well. To have the Journal delivered to your door, there is an extra $12 for the six month period, bringing the semi-annual total to $99. Wall Street Journal also offers an introductory package allowing new customers a $12 for 12 week promotion. After the term has ended, the customer would have a choice whether to cancel, upgrade to the semi-annual payment package, or go month to month for $32.99. <ref>https://buy.wsj.com/maywsjus/?inttrackingCode=aaqm3zlu&icid=WSJ_ON_PHP_ACQ_NA</ref>

[[File:economist.png|150px|thumb|right]]

===The Economist===
The economist offers their packages similar to both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. The have the choice for either print or digital for a quarterly payment of $45. To have both digital and print, it costs $55 quarterly. The economist is seen as another premium news service, but offers great introductory packages. Same as Wall Street Journal, The Economist offers $12 for 12 weeks of their subscription. <ref>https://subscriptions.economist.com/GLB/ECOM/NA/?tagsrc=/GLB/MAST/T1/NA&rnd=57321f45ef1fb&country=US&sub_type=personal&pbox=box3&sub_type=personal&pbox=box3&country=US</ref>

== Social Media and News: ==

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Social media sites are the most popular way to spread online news. Social media sites have helped spread news to millions of people in a matter of seconds. The most popular social media sites for sharing news online are Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Through shares, likes, tweets, and retweets people are able to know what is happening when it is happening. Facebook helps news channels create pages about their news networks, and once a user likes their page, their newsfeed will automatically fill up with the most recent news stories. A user is more likely to read these stories then and share them, making more and more people aware of what is happening. <ref>http://practicalsocialmedia.com/general/social-media-the-number-one-way-to-spread-news/</ref> <ref>http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/09/24/how-social-media-is-reshaping-news/</ref>

===Twitter as a News Source===

More and more recently Twitter users have been using the social-networking engine as a news source or outlet. Twitter has become a popular news source because users are able get an idea of what is going on in just a few words, as Twitter only allows for posts that are 180 characters or less. Through this users can consume many different news stories and the same stories from many different outlets all on their Twitter homepage. In addition, there are often links attached to tweets published as news sources. Links on tweets basically allows users to click on the link and read the full article the tweet is commenting on. To add to that, Twitter's use of hashtags make it easy for users to find more information about news articles that are interesting or relevant to them. Today, many different news outlets or reporters that are reliable and respected have Twitter accounts that allow them to post their own articles for other Twitter users to interact with. In fact this can lead to more website traffic on the new outlet's main site, as Twitter users will often click on the article linked by the news outlet's Twitter account. Another aspect about the news in respect to Twitter is how it is constantly updated. Before the advent of the internet, social media, and Twitter, breaking news was only distributed to consumers via print newspapers. That means if something happened at night, people would only find out about it the next day. However, with Twitter the news can be updated instantly, as it is unfolding before a reporter's very eyes. Lastly, users tend to like Twitter as their source of news due to the fact that the users themselves can choose which Twitter accounts or news sources to get their news from. If a certain user does not a certain news reporter or journalist, a user can choose not to follow their account.

In 2012, Twitter launches clickable stock symbols by adding the symbol "$" in front of any ticker. Clicking on the ticker will instantly provide context for the stock and aggregate all tweets pertaining to the stock. This serves as a tool for investors of a particular stock to read relevant news pertaining to the stocks in their portfolio. Important news items will be featured on the "Top" section of the search, allowing users to view what's important, instantaneously.

== News Reporting Ethics and Guidelines ==

With the advent of social media and the internet which allows for the mass distribution of news, the lines between what is considered ethical journalistic reporting have become quite blurred. Reporters who comment on the news whether on Facebook, Twitter, a blog, or even for a reputable newspaper often feel pressured by deadlines to produce quality work. This of course leads to mistakes, and other problems. Almost all news organization require its reporters to follow a standard of ethical guidelines to make sure accurate, truthful, and unbiased reporting is given to the audience. Below are certain ethical issues when it comes to reporting:

====Fabrication====
All too often journalists in the newsroom are caught fabricating or "making up" their reports and concocting stories and events that never even occurred. As there may be a number of reasons as to why a journalist may feel the need to fabricate information in his or her work. One major scandal that involved fabrication in the 1980's is seen with Janet Cooke,a reporter for the Washington Post. After winning the Pulitzer Prize award for her article in the Washington Post titled “Jimmy’s World” (about an eight-year-old heroine addict) it was discovered that she had fabricated the whole story, as well as lied about her credentials. <ref> http://jclass.umd.edu/archive/newshoax/casestudies/journalists/JourJim4a.html/</ref>. Also see, Jayson Blair, and Stephen Glass. [[File:janetcooke.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Janet Cooke Source: http://www.latimes.com/style/lat-hoax14_ds1k0ygy20080304175522-photo.html]]

====Photo Fabrication====
When reporters and editors manipulate photos taken that make it seem that something else happened, that what had actually transpired.

====Conflict of Interest====
A conflict of interested between a reporters and his/her work can lead to biased reporting. This often occurs when a reporter has strong ties to a political party, and the reporter writes articles about this political party that are assumed to be unbiased.

====Plagiarism====
When reporters "lift" work done by other reporters and other people and pass it along to the audience as if it was their own novel and original work.

== References: ==

New Media in Love

2016-07-07T23:05:43Z

FAhmed607: /* Finding Love Through New Media */

== '''Love''' ==

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"Love" is the English word which describes the intense feeling of deep affection towards a person or thing. It is commonly expressed between those dear to heart like, parents, siblings, family in general, friends and significant others. Love in its various forms acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the creative arts. Love may be understood as a function to keep human beings together against menaces and to facilitate the continuation of the species.

==Definition==
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The Origin of the word love is derived from the Old English word "''leof''", which means 'dear' and the Middle English word "''lufu''". It also is related to the German word "''luba''". The Romans used the Latin words "''lubere''" and "''libere''", meaning to please to express love. The word "love" can have a variety of related but distinct meanings in different contexts. Many other languages use multiple words to express some of the different concepts that English relies mainly on "love" to encapsulate. One example is the plurality of Greek words for "love." Cultural differences in conceptualizing love thus doubly impede the establishment of a universal definition.

Although the nature or essence of love is a subject of frequent debate, different aspects of the word can be clarified by determining what isn't love. Love as a general expression of positive sentiment (a stronger form of like) is commonly contrasted with hate (or neutral apathy); as a less sexual and more emotionally intimate form of romantic attachment, love is commonly contrasted with lust; and as an interpersonal relationship with romantic overtones, love is sometimes contrasted with friendship, although the word love is often applied to close friendships. To experience desire or take pleasure in something is a form of love. In the context of a sexual relationship, love can be the attraction shared by lovers based on sexual desire.

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'''Levels of Love according to the Ancient Greek:'''<ref> http://www.yourdictionary.com/love </ref>

'''Agape''' - Means love in modern day Greek, but in ancient times referred to a pure love without sexual connotations

'''Eros''' - Includes passionate love full of desire and longing

'''Philia''' - Mentioned by Aristotle, meant a dispassionate, virtuous and unselfish love

'''Xenia''' - Includes hospitality, and refers to a type of love most would consider charity or giving.

Synonyms for love are affection, attachment, devoutness, devotion, fondness and passion.

Antonyms for love are abomination, hate, hatred and loathing.

==How to express and write your love and affection in many different languages==

'''Language I love you '''

/English - I love you

/Afrikaans - Ek het jou lief

/Albanian - Te dua

/Arabic احبك- Ana behibak (to male)

/Arabic - Ana behibek (to female)

/Armenian - Yes kez sirumem

/Bambara - M’bi fe

/Bengali - Ami tomake bhalobashi (pronounced: Amee toe-ma-kee bhalo-bashee

/Belarusian - Ya tabe kahayu

/Bisaya - Nahigugma ako kanimo

/Bulgarian - Obicham te

/Cambodian - Soro lahn nhee ah

/Catalan - T’estima

/Cherokee - Tsi ge yu i

/Cheyenne - Ne mohotatse

/Chichewa - Ndimakukonda

/Cantonese - Ngo oiy ney a (我愛你)

/Mandarin - Wo ai ni (我爱你)

/Comanche - U kamakutu nu

/Corsican - Ti tengu caru (to male)

/Cree - Kisakihitin

/Creole - Mi aime jou

/Croatian - Volim te

/Czech - Miluji te (mám tě rád)

/Danish - Jeg Elsker Dig/Dutch - Ik hou van jou

/Elvish - Amin mela lle (from The Lord of The Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien)

/Esperanto - Mi amas vin

/Estonian - Ma armastan sind

/Ethiopian - Afgreki’

/Faroese - Eg elski teg

/Farsi - Doset daram

/Filipino - Mahal kita

/Finnish - Mina rakastan sinua

/French - Je t’aime, Je t’adore

/Frisian - Ik hald fan dy

/Gaelic - Ta gra agam ort

/Georgian - Mikvarhar

/German - Ich liebe dich

/Greek - S’agapo(Σ’ αγαπώ)

/Gujarati - Hoo thunay prem karoo choo

/Hiligaynon - Palangga ko ikaw

/Hawaiian - Aloha Au Ia`oe

/Hebrew To female - “ani ohev otach” (said by male) “ohevet Otach” (said by female)To male - “ani ohev otcha” (said by male) “Ohevet ot’cha” (said by female)

/Hiligaynon - Guina higugma ko ikaw

/Hindi - Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae/Hmong - Kuv hlub koj

/Hopi - Nu’ umi unangwa’ta

/Hungarian - Szeretlek

/Icelandic - Ég elska þig ( said like : yegh elska thigh)

/Ilonggo - Palangga ko ikaw

/Indonesian - Saya cinta padamu

/Inuit - Negligevapse

/Irish - Taim i’ ngra leat

/Italian - Ti amo

/Japanese - Aishiteru or Anata ga daisuki desu

/Kannada - Naanu ninna preetisuttene

/Kapampangan - Kaluguran daka

/Kiswahili - Nakupenda

/Konkani - Tu magel moga cho

/Korean - Sarang Heyo or Nanun tangshinul sarang hamnida (사랑해)

/Latin - Te amo

/Latvian - Es tevi miilu/Lebanese - Bahibak

/Lithuanian - Tave myliu/Luxembourgeois - Ech hun dech gaer

/Macedonian - Te Sakam

/Malay - Saya cintakan mu / Aku cinta padamu

/Malayalam - Njan Ninne Premikunnu/Maltese - Inhobbok

/Marathi - Me tula prem karto

/Mohawk - Kanbhik

/Moroccan - Ana moajaba bik

/Nahuatl - Ni mits neki/Navaho - Ayor anosh’ni

/Ndebele - Niyakutanda

/Nepali- Mah timi lai moho garchu

/Norwegian Bokmaal - Jeg elsker deg

/Nyonrsk - Eg elskar deg

/Pandacan - Syota na kita!!

/Pangasinan - Inaru Taka

/Papiamento - Mi ta stimabo

/Persian - Doo-set daaram ( دوستت دارم)

/Pig Latin - Iay ovlay ouyay

/Polish - Kocham Ciebie

/Portuguese - Eu te amo

/Punjabi - Meh tinu pyar kardi ah/ Meh tinu pyar karda ah

/Romanian - Te iubesc

/Russian - Ya tebya liubliu (я люблю тебя)

/Scot Gaelic - Tha gra\dh agam ort

/Serbian - Volim te

/Setswana - Ke a go rata

/Sign Language - [[File:I-love-you-sign-language.gif|150px]]

/Sindhi - Maa tokhe pyar kendo ahyan

/Sioux - Techihhila/Slovak - Lu`bim ta

/Slovenian - Ljubim te

/Spanish - Te quiero / Te amo

/Swahili - Ninapenda wewe

/Swedish - Jag älskar dig

/Swiss-German - Ich lieb Di

/Surinam - Mi lobi joe

/Tagalog - Mahal kita

/Taiwanese - Wa ga ei li

/Tahitian - Ua Here Vau Ia Oe

/Tamil - Nan unnai kathalikaraen

/Telugu - Nenu ninnu premistunnanu

/Thai - Phom rak khun/Tunisian - Ha eh bak

/Turkish - Seni Seviyorum

/Ukrainian - Ya tebe kahayu

/Urdu - Mai aap say pyaar karta hoo

/Vietnamese - To female - Anh Yêu Em & -to male- Em Yêu Anh

/Welsh - ‘Rwy’n dy garu di

/Yiddish - Ikh hob dikh

/Yoruba - Mo ni fe

/Zazi - Ezhele hezdege

/Zuni - Tom ho’ ichema

<ref>https://www.tumblr.com/search/how%20to%20write%20i%20love%20you%20in%20different%20languages</ref>

== Finding Love Through New Media==
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In the past couple of years there has been an increase in long-distance relationships. That can be explained by the increase in dating websites as well as the convenience some people feel of having a partner who is not nearby. The dating websites do not limit people to long-distance relationships, in fact they try to promote finding someone who is as close to you as possible (physically and emotionally). There's no denying the impact technology has made on our relationships, including the most significant ones. Last year more than one-third of new marriages started online. The world of online dating is evolving along with the rest of social media.

As humans evolved through time and we have inevitably taken on more tasks and goals asides from our basic instincts like eat, survive and mate to reproduce. Today we want love, connection, happiness and above all to be able to share those feelings with a potential mate. Dating websites are used as a way to connect people with potential mates. In the past couple of years there has been a change in the way that people use dating sites. Dating sites are becoming aware that some people use these sites for other purposes besides finding love. A significant percentage of these users are seeking friends and/or business partners. Marriage is no longer a priority for most people that use these dating sites.There's a new wave of dating sites that combine getting people together and networking. These new wave of ''"social dating networks"'' are introducing people to a more engaging way to find love and make connections.

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===DateMySchool===
DateMySchool <ref>https://datemyschool.com</ref> was created by Balazs Alexa and Jean Meyer who were Columbia business students and was launched in November of 2010. It is an example of a website which allows people to meet others in their school or their area. The website gives users many options in terms of privacy and who can and cannot view their profile. Someone can make their profile visible only to certain schools or hidden only from certain schools. There are 350 schools currently participating in this dating service. This allows people who are squeamish about the idea of online dating, and embarrassed to have their friends find out, to try it without any scrutiny. There are also paid and unpaid memberships and different benefits accompany each one. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/fashion/27DATEMYSCHOOL.html?_r=0 "New York Times." 2011-02-25. Retrieved 2013-12-02.</ref> With the free membership you are allowed to browse other users but are not allowed access to their contact information or send a message.

===eHarmony===
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[http://www.eharmony.com/ eHarmony] was developed by Neil Clark Warren, a clinical psychologist who specialized in couples counseling, and launched in the United States in 2000. eHarmony bases its business and relationship building on scientific matching, 29 dimensions of compatibility and expert guidance. Scientific matching is based of Dr. Warren's 35 years of experience and analysis of marriage relationships. From that, he developed a way to score true compatibility between couples; he termed it 29 dimensions of compatibility, which is essentially based on core traits and viral attributes. Core traits are defining characteristics that remain the same throughout life. Viral attributes are life and learning experiences that shape one's personality as he or she ages. The system offers a clear analysis of the user's personality to match him or her up with a partner. Now, over a decade later, eharmony has expanded and is available in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia as well.

===OkCupid===
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[http://www.okcupid.com/ OkCupid] is one of the fastest growing online friendship and dating service providers. It was founded in New York City by Chris Coyne, Christian Rudder, Sam Yagan and Max Krohn (the four also founded Sparknotes). The website designed their matching system off the user's answers to multiple choice questions. It also questions how the user wants his or her potential date to answer the question, as well as the importance of the issue discussed. Along with their website, they also have a mobile app available.

[[File:Okcupid-screenshot-625x625.png|left|250px]][[File:Icon_1024x1024.png|right|75px]]The mobile app proves to be the most convenience to users. It has the ability to filter candidates based on age, ethnicity, income, height, interests, and more. OkCupid mobile app is similar to Tinder mobile app, in terms of suggesting potential candidates then giving the app user the option to swipe left (dislike) or swipe right (like). It's matched when two users both like each other, members allows to write a self description, and he/she can post multiple pictures to clarify and secure the viewer's interests. In addition to the features mentioned previously, OkCupid has an option of blocking inappropriate flirt, or candidate from contacting you again which Tinder doesn't have. OkCupid also shows how many people visited your profile and looked at your pictures, aside from the number, the person also has the ability to see the user that visited their profile. OkCupid also offers a paid version of the app which comes with features that protect your identity and lets you visit profiles without the users seeing you name. The app costs $9.95 a month, which is 46% less expensive than the average dating site.

Cosmopolitan also published a review regarding OkCupid's male users. The author, Alexandra Martell, showcases messages she received from men on the website which displayed their lack of social grace and a few sexist comments. This goes to prove that online dating may not be for everyone. <ref>http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/relationship-advice/why-guys-on-okcupid-are-the-worst "Cosmopolitan." 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2013-12-2.</ref>

===Match.com===
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[http://www.match.com/ Match.com] was founded in 1995 with the mission to help singles find new relationship. Match.com allows its users to write about themselves in self-bios and post photos of themselves on their profile. Users can then contact each other, if interested, through the sites anonymous email network. Any contact information is kept private through the site's privacy policy until the user is open to sharing.

In early 2013, Match.com was sued for $10 million, by Mary Kay Beckman after being attacked by her Match.com partner, Wade Mitchell Ridley. The two had allegedly gone out for 10 days and after Beckman broke up with Ridley, he continuously harassed her with phone calls and messages. Until one day, he stabbed Beckman and assaulted her. A week after the incident with Beckman, Ridley also attacked an ex-girlfriend of his. As a result, he was sentenced to 28 to 70 years in prison. This event brought up the issue of how safe online dating sites were and the responsibility of the provider to protect its users against sexual offenders and other dangerous people. <ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/woman-sues-match-com-10-million-after-brutal-attack-1C8119714 "NBC News." 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2013-12-2.</ref>

Match.com has made it possibly for people to find their other half. There are now more than 1 million people in the world whose parents met on Match.com. So its giving a scholarship to kids that parents met on match.com. Making the contest even more internet, the general public will choose the best of 10 finalists through Facebook and Twitter. Match CEO Sam Yagan says the pool of potential applicants could number 100,000, as it’s open to all U.S. 13- to 20-year-olds whose parents or stepparents met through the website.<ref>http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/matchcom-couples-have-created-over-1-million-children-and-on</ref>

===Christian Mingle===
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[http://www.christianmingle.com/ Christian Mingle] is for singles that are Christians seeking other Christian singles. The site features instant messaging services where you can chat with others about various topics from restaurants and good movies to when they first started believing in Christ. Other features include chatrooms, Bible verse of the day, two way matching services and dating tips. There are options to adjust privacy settings so others can view only what you choose to display on your profile. This is a dating service that allow people who share the same religious views, beliefs and values to get together and see if a connection sparks between them. Their slogan "Find God's Match for You™" has caused controversy over using God's name to promote a dating service. <ref> [http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-01-09/lifestyle/36273626_1_spark-networks-christianmingle-jdate "Evoking God Has Been Good to Christian Mingle".] ''Washington Post.'' 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2013-12-2. </ref>

===Plenty of Fish===
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[http://www.pof.com/ Plenty of Fish] was found by Markus Frind. It is one of the largest dating sites in the United States and in the United Kingdom. In 2008, it had an estimated of 36 million monthly users in the United States while it had about 8 million visitors in the United Kingdom. During the same year, Plenty of Fish earned approximately $10 million in advertising. People are attracted to this social site because it is free of charge. Anyone can sign up at no cost. The users are suggested to provide their personal information such as location, ethnicity, and personality to be used for the match making on the website. It will suggest the users of who will be likely to get along with your personality and background. It helps customizing the users' profile to fit the users' needs that can lead to a higher successful rate in a relationship. <ref> Nicole, Kristen. "Mashable." Mashable. 28 July 2008. Web. <http://mashable.com/2008/07/29/plentyoffish-us-uk-comscore/>.</ref>

===Ourtime.com===
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[http://www.ourtime.com/?notrack/ Ourtime] was adapted and owned by Match.com. It is in effort to find an online match for everyone from all walks of life and for those who are 50 or older. This website allows members to instant message, chat in the chat room platform, message board, email , set favorites, and privately converse with other members. Ourtime also has a mobile app that allows easy and convenient access to all the online features at user's fingertips. However, not all Ourtime Dating features are free to viewers For example, in order to send a message, set favorites, or send a flirt viewers will be asked to pay membership fees.

===SoulSwipe===
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SoulSwipe is a dating site for black adults to meet, chat, and match with other black single. It has a similar concept as Tinder in which the user swipes either swipes right if they like the profile or swipes left if they don't.How does SoulSwipe work?
You can set a specific radius, and you will have the option to match with anyone that’s within that distance. You can swipe right on a picture and “like” (heart) their profile or swipe left and “pass” (X) on their profile. If you and somebody else both swipe right and “like” each other, you’re officially a “match” and have the option to chat with one another. [https://www.yahoo.com/style/travel-culture-ruined-dating-190000442.html]

'''Payment Plan'''s: <ref> http://www.thedatinggurus.com/review-of-ourtime-com-dating-site-for-people-50-and-over/ </ref> [[File:OurTime-Dating-App-1.jpg|right|150px]]

1. “Best Value Plan”, with a one-time payment of $75.43, which gets you six months at the rate of $12.57 per month.

2. “Standard Plan” with a one-time payment of $63.00, which gets you six months at the rate of $10.50 per month.

3. “Full Price” one month minimum, for $20.97.

<ref> http://www.ourtime.com/v3/datingtips </ref> '''Safety guidelines are provided on the main website to help enhance members' experience with cautions:'''

1. Meet up in public places

2. Don't exchange personal information like Social Security Number, address, or phone number.

3. Don't send money of any means (wiring money, or sending cash)

4. Beware of con-artist from a different country or from the U.S.

5. Rushing into conversation like "fate" or "destiny"

'''Pros for using Dating sites:''' <ref> http://dating-websites.findthedata.com/l/417/OurTime-com</ref> [[File:AGE.png|right|600px]]

1. Easy sign up process

2. User friendly on website and app

3. Maximum of 30 photos per profile

4. Ability to promote visibility of the profile to others

5. Ourtime Dating profiles seemed to be real people profile

'''Cons for using Dating sites:'''

1. Allowing younger members (20s,30,sand 40s) to join the website, which unintentionally create pressures to compete for the 50s and above

2. Solicitation for quick hook ups or sugar daddy potentials

3. Many photos in profile are not of the members themselves

4. No customer service phone number listed on the website

== Finding Love through the use of Mobile Apps==
As technology has grown, love between couples can also be found through apps--where they can trace people within your geographic area and look around to friends of your friends to match you up. This helps ensure there is less awkwardness and give a more secure sense as the people they are meeting are friends of a friend. Many of the dating website mentioned above has also gone with mobile apps, but some of these love-matching apps are exclusively apps.

===Tinder===
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[http://www.gotinder.com/ Tinder] is a fast growing location based dating mobile app available to Android and iOS users to connect to one another through the app, and even sync your Facebook account to meet people that your friends might know. Tinder has a target audience of men and women from the ages of 18 to 34 years old. This mobile app is completely free and all you need to do is register an account. Users can just download the mobile app on their iPhone or Android phones, and either manually enter personal information or connect through Facebook to create a profile. They can upload up to six profile photos and write a brief introduction on their profile. Users then select the range of distance they are interested in, and start scrolling through potential matches within the selected distance from where the user is. While scrolling through other users in the area, users swipe right on the heart icon if they're interested in the profile they are viewing, or they can swipe left on the X icon if they're not interested. Users are only matched if they both swiped to the right for each other. When there's a mutual interest, users get a notification of the match which enables them to message each other through the app messenger. Tinder reports 400 million matches in 2016 with approximately 4 million new matches per day. <ref>
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julie-spira/mobile-love-mobile-dating_b_4318293.html </ref> One of the major setbacks of Tinder is that there are flaws in security where the user's email and Facebook profile are revealed to others without the user's consent. This might cause an issue with the future use of this popular mobile dating app if users feel that their privacy with strangers is in question. <ref>
http://qz.com/150839/dating-app-tinder-is-still-exposing-personal-information/ </ref> Tinder is currently facing a controversial issue due to their new ad that features an Indian mother being "cool" with casual sex.[[http://qz.com/680548/tinders-new-ad-stars-an-indian-mom-whos-cool-with-casual-sex-and-indian-kids-are-freaking-out/]]

===Hinge===

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[http://hinge.co/ Hinge] is a mobile app that is much like Tinder. However, the "Hinge Model" <ref>http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/12/how-to-make-money-off-of-internet-romance/282034/</ref> is much more personable because it operates strictly through mutual friends on Facebook. As potential future dates come up on your screen you will know which friend of yours knows them, like "meeting someone at a dinner party on your phone". The "mutual friend" exclusivity allows for higher rates of potential first dates because it is easier to connect when people are familiar with the people you know. The fear of online dating is dramatically reduced with this application because one could always contact their mutual friend about the person in question, whereas mobile apps like Tinder contain users who are complete strangers. While online dating will never replace real-life courting, Hinge is certainly ahead of the curve with their business model by making it less risky for users to date "through the phone". Hinge might be charging their customers to pay for the app now because they have seen a decline in usage. [[http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/18/hinge-may-start-charging-users-as-it-zeroes-in-on-serious-dating/]]

===Grindr===

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[http://www.grindr/ Grindr] is a geo-social networking application geared towards gay, bisexual, and bi-curious men launched in 2009. It runs on iOS, BlackBerry OS, and Android devices. Available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, Grindr comes in both free and subscription-based versions (Grindr Xtra). The app makes use of the device geolocation, which allows users to locate other men within close proximity. This is accomplished through a user interface that displays a grid of representative pictures of men, arranged from nearest to farthest away. Tapping on a picture will display a brief profile for that user, as well as the option to chat, send pictures, and share one's location. <ref> http://www.ixdaily.com/grind/fcb940e3c609da88e7f3075a07f6061acaaaa19d/ </ref>There is also the advertisement free app called: Grindr Xtra. In May 2016, an investigation opened on a case that featured a hook up that happened through Grindr [[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/man-facing-drug-charge-hook-grindr-dies-overdose-article-1.2631893]] Grindr has been considered as an app for "casual sex".

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===Twine===
Twine is the mobile dating app available for iOS devices that allows singles to dates with people from their local areas based on their interest. The company behind Twine SpoonJuice LLC advertises that the app is anonymous until person reveals himself and that the app has best gender based ratio. Their flag feature ICE breaker helps starts conversations with other users by choosing the topic that best suits the users. Twine uses 'canvas' that consist of the gallery of pictures that the user like and that can be viewed by others to best match the interests. When two people like each other canvases their photos and profiles are revealed.
<ref>http://twine.me/</ref>
<ref>[http://hastrk3.com/serve?action=click&publisher_id=47536&site_id=41456&offer_id=266516&advertiser_sub_campaign=website], Twine App iTunes</ref>

===Grouper===

[[File:Grouper2.png|right|200px]]Grouper is a different type of online dating site.[http://www.grouper.com/ Grouper] is a new version of the way that you can date online. Through Grouper, you are given the ability to connect with friends of friends to go on a date. GROUPER gives you the ability to anonymously choose friends-of-friends to meet. It allows the people going on a date to each bring 2 friends. It uses Facebook to set up these groups based on their age, interests, education, and lifestyle. <ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/pros-and-cons-of-online-dating-sites-2013-1?op=1</ref> This site makes it less dangerous to meet strangers since both dates get to bring along two friends. Also, Grouper makes reservations at the place of the date and provides a free drink. The negatives of this site are the date is a blind date and users have to pay $20 per person per date. Grouper doesn’t allow users see pictures or other information before the date. Grouper is interesting and different from other dating sites though this site might be better for meeting a group of new people rather than finding a life partner. It's a great way to meet people you don't have speak to the person before hand, you just set up a place to meet. I know it sounds crazy but it's adventurous! It's a great new way to meet someone spontaneously!
<ref>http://grouper.com/</ref>

===Coffee Meets Bagel===
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Coffee Meets Bagel is an app founded by 3 sisters in New York City, Arum, Dawoon, and Soo. Although there are millions of people in New York, they are generally in a rush and do not have the time to go out and look for a date. Following this theory, they wanted to make it fun and exciting with something their users can look forward to each and every day during their lunch or coffee breaks. They created the app on three guiding principles, where your dating life should remain private unless you want to tell others, your friends are the best conduits for your dates, and meeting quality people doesn't have to be so awkward or complicated. <ref>https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/about/</ref> Unlike the other dating apps, they decided to change it up and deliver their users only one match, or a "Bagel" every day at 12pm using their Facebook profiles to find a match. Once they received their "Bagel," they have 7 days to either like or pass. The 3 sisters also had appeared on ABC's Shark Tank, where they wanted to look for an investor for their company. Even though they were unable to make an offer with one of the sharks, they turned down Mark Cuban, who offered $30 million for the entire company because they believed that it would grow and eventually worth more than that.[[http://techcrunch.com/video/eat-pray-swipe-app-dating/519622344/]]

This is interesting. It is a great idea because the fact that it is very casual only helps. Many people are afraid to date because it can be awkward if too much is expected, and it is also time consuming. With something like this being possible, I think it opens many more doors. It just makes things easier.

===Bumble===
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Bumble is a dating app founded by a former co-founder and Vice President of Tinder, Whitney Wolfe. The app, like Tinder, is location-based. The profiles are also populated with Facebook information so that fake profiles can be minimized. Profiles show up on the feed of the user's app and the user can decide to swipe right if they "like" the person, or they can swipe left to continue on with the swiping. Matches occur when two people swipe right on each other when browsing through potential candidates. Bumble profiles show up to 5 photos, location of the person, job title, education and an optional short biography. Bumble users are able to choose their preferences on age range. Bumble has featured new features that become easier for men to use. [[http://mashable.com/2016/04/25/bumble-24-hours-men/]]<ref>https://bumble.com/en-us/about</ref>
<ref>http://mashable.com/2014/11/24/former-tinder-execs-bumble/#n17g_FzUSOqJ</ref>
 
Bumble has one requirement that Tinder doesn't have: women make the first move. If the woman does not message her match within 24 hours following the match, the connection will be lost forever. In terms of same-sex matches, either person can make the first move in the same time span before the connection diminishes. Whitney Wolfe thought of the idea for this app because she believed the Tinder app was shallow and unsafe. Guys merely used Tinder for the sole purpose of hooking up, which contradicts the idea of dating apps. By implementing the requirement of the girl making the first move, it is supposedly safer. However, just because Bumble has this one requirement doesn't make the app any less shallow. If anything, it can be argued that Bumble is just as shallow or even more shallow than Tinder. People view these profiles based on photos and job title, which can encourage users to be shallow.

While this is a great concept, women should not be afraid to make the first move, it is even more shallow being based off job titles. It is pretty much inferring a woman will message a male if he is good looking and has a good job, while both of these factors are important, what ever happened to personality? The app might have more success if it was less shallow and focused on other objectives as well.

===The League===
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The League is a dating app created by Amanda Bradford for "elite individuals". Amanda Bradford managed to raise $2.1 million dollars for the app within 2 months of launching the app in California. The League pulls information from LinkedIn and Facebook and this is to ensure that users create a quality profile who is serious about dating. The aim of the app is match up "intelligent, elite, and successful" singles.
<ref>www.theleague.com/</ref>
<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/we-got-inside-the-tinder-for-elites-heres-what-its-like-to-use-2015-9</ref>
 
Elite is not just for anyone compared to Tinder. It is considered the elite of Tinder, in addition to linking your personal and work life to the dating app. “The brand of The League is really for these ambitious driven, young professionals that want to date other ambitious, driven young professionals,” explained Amanda Bradford, founder of The League. There is a wait list or in order to cut the line, you would have to get a VIP pass from someone who is already a member. Someone in San Francisco had even tried selling their VIP pass for $100 on CraigsList! Once you're in, each member gets at least 5 matches at the end of the day. The ultimate goal of The League is to create power couples. The league has been keeping up with the times and as of April 28th, 2016 has updated its features. [[http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/28/the-league-launches-a-rebuilt-event-centric-dating-app/]]

==Finding Love Through Gaming Apps==
Many people today are well acquainted with what anime is and often times while searching the web or blogging on Tumblr, people see questions like "who is your anime crush?" or "which celebrity or fictional character do you have the biggest crush on?" This is because often times, while people are reading, watching movies, shows or anime, they tend to feel connected to certain characters and may develop a crush on them. Also, especially for girls who watch anime, they find that they can find the perfect guy for them in animes. Similarly, guys may feel a certain attraction for fictional girls as well or develop an idea of what kind of girl they may want based on what they see in books, movies, or anime. However, because these are fictional characters, those types of characters are hard to come across in real life and many people then turn to games or apps on their smartphones that will allow them to experience the love they crave. Others may feel more comfortable writing their own love stories as well.

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One such game app on the phone which first came out in Japan is created by Voltage Inc. This game is called "Be My Princess" which is the English version of "Ouji-sama no Puropozu". "Ouji-sama" is translated to "Prince" which means this is a game where an average girl can experience a love story with a prince. In the game, the user will read the various characters/stories of each prince and will then proceed to download the character's story to which she felt the most attraction for. The storyline of this game is that the user is a girl who is studying abroad and there she meets six princes who are the next in line for their kingdoms' thrones. Of course, then the romance will build between the user and one of the princes.

There are many other games like this such as users who encounter vampires instead of princes for those who have such fantasies or preferences. Of course, there are also things like spending a vacation away and meeting boys living next door and whatnot. Usually, after the game is completed with one character, the user can choose to restart and complete the other storylines as well. Also, usually, the games allow the users a couple of options to pick from when dialogue occurs in the game and then based on the choice of the user, the love story progresses from there.

For many who can't find romance in real life or are not satisfied with the people they meet in real life, these types of games are a great way of escape as well as a great means of giving them satisfaction and happiness. It is simply the corny and romantic things that the characters say and do that make the users' hearts flutter. Thus, just a game and a couple of fictional characters is sufficient for one to find love in. In fact, while watching anime, reading stories, and watching movies, just watching others experience a sweet romance is enough for some people to feel happy and satisfied.

While looking in the app store, regardless of either Andriod or Apple, they now have apps that allow people to find partners in their neighborhood or other places in the world. Apps such as Zoosk and Sayhi show how new media completed changed the dating game, no more letters now its all about chats.

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==Problems With Social Media Love==

Long ago, dating is uncommon but arranged marriage widely practiced and promote before courtship. A walk in backyard would post a big problem for potential couple, a chaperon is always require in this occasion. Sexual intimacy is forbidden until marriage, unless it was unlawful act of fornication between hidden lovers. The origin of the "F-Word" has different meanings to it than what it stands for today; it used to stand for "Fornication Under Consent of The King" or "Fornication Under Command of the King" <ref>http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl-f-word.htm/The True Origin of The F-Word </ref> or "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" (committing adultery) <ref> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuck </ref> but today the same word is slipping through the lips as easy as a "how are you?" regardless of its offensiveness.

In the 60s, the 70s, and the 80s, “dating” meant almost the same thing to everyone. Two people meet in person, to engage in innocent activities like eating dinner and watching a movie and possibly other activities to get to know one another. Definition of dating is varies between people, generation, cultures and countries. As time went on, today generations defined "dating" as hot chemistry, heated friendship, and plenty of physical interactions. Online virtual dating involves two people or more people interaction and act as couple online but not in real life.

Today, in the world of Snapchat, Tinder, Grindr, Twitter, Facebook and the rest of it, dating can mean all sorts of things, and sometimes nothing at all. Dating can meeting up to see where it goes, to hook up once or multiple times, to find a potential girlfriend or boyfriend, or simply browsing. Various questions presents to the subject of love and dating such as, are we dating if we hook up? If we “talk” every day over text, are we at least involved? If you don’t return my text within five minutes, did you just break up with me? <ref> http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/09/27/digital-technology-romantic-relationships </ref> Phone texting, social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook played a major role in changing the way people get to know another and the way couples interact to build their relationship. All kinds of misunderstandings can result in these methods of communication; texting does not convey emotions and social media platforms are not private enough for intimate discussions.

Raised online, millennials have an entirely different world to contend with—one that makes rules and boundaries highly individual and exasperatingly unclear. The onslaught of social technology means there is no standard dating etiquette anymore. There are also a lot of scams and invasion of privacy caused by the social networking apps and websites.

[[File:Marriage_Divorce_rates-stacked.png|right|800px]] Issues occur when the number of online connections you have is more important than the quality of those connections, and when 140-character messages are given more space in your life than actual, unedited conversations, chances are you’re going to feel terribly lonely. And abject loneliness doesn’t facilitate healthy romantic relationships. Besides poor quality connections mean poor communication and poor relationship qualities. Break up and divorce are the result of poor relationship quality from the beginning, statistic showed an extreme increased in divorce rate From 1900 to 2001 at the rate of 0.7 to 4.0. <ref> http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005044.html </ref>. Online dating has made easier for people to meet, date and marriage. Accompany short life-span of online dating poses short marriage and quick divorce for the lack of quality connections. <ref> http://www.macdesign.net/academic/mat2050/mat2050-submitted/u03a1-Charts_Tables_and_Graphs_Problem_Set.html </ref>

Dating sites and apps have also lessen the romantic aspect of dating and meeting someone in real life as many now use these sites to hook up. Last millennium 72% of us met our partners at school or university, at work or in networks of family or friends. The other 28%, presumably, met the loves of their lives by tripping over them as they lay in their own filth outside a Black Country pub. Or such were mating rites in my day. The internet is revolutionary because it renders it easy for us to make contact with people we don't know and, better yet, those who don't necessarily live within the area. But, this also means that people can lie about certain information as well as you don't really get a great understanding of them until you meet up in real life.

Social media sites and new apps have changed the dating game but that doesn't necessarily mean that love itself has changed. Dating and dating etiquette have changed since the beginning of "dating," and new technology will only help it evolve and change even more. Since there is no objective right or wrong way to date, these new examples of media that aid in the dating process should just be seen as a new way to meet people and engage in a relationship. These sites and apps will change the way people interact and learn about each other but ultimately will achieve similar results in the long run as dating before their existence.

Dating through social media can also result in problems known at cat-fishing. Cat-fishing is the usage of a fake identity by one via online platforms. Social media allows people to pretend to be someone else. Cat-fishing may result in extreme dangers since you do not know whether the person you met through social media is a potential rapist. Cat-fishing is not only used by other users pretending to be someone else, but also by hackers who just want to steal your information. Often times, they portray themselves to be attractive individuals and then send automated messages that at first seem to be real, but turn out to be phony. Throughout this conversation, the "bot" will ask realistic questions and make realistic statements, making it easy for someone to be misled. Cat-fishing has become so popular, in 2010 a documentary turned television show was created with the same name on MTV by Nev Schulman. Towards the end of the 2010 documentary Catfish, Nev finally meets the woman with whom he’s carried on a long-term online relationship. To Nev's surprise Megan is actually Angela, who is married and in her mid 40's. Angela's husband, Vince, tells a metaphorical story, which inspired the name of the film: "They used to tank cod from Alaska all the way to China. They’d keep them in vats in the ship. By the time the codfish reached China, the flesh was mush and tasteless. So this guy came up with the idea that if you put these cods in these big vats, put some catfish in with them and the catfish will keep the cod agile. And there are those people who are catfish in life. And they keep you on your toes. They keep you guessing, they keep you thinking, they keep you fresh. And I thank god for the catfish because we would be droll, boring and dull if we didn't have somebody nipping at our fin."<ref> http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/01/18/catfish_meaning_and_definition_term_for_online_hoaxes_has_a_surprisingly.html </ref>

[[File:Tumblr_inline_nbk7aseen41sygdiu.png|right|600px]] In addition to cat-fishing, dating through social media poses other problems such as meeting people who do not have genuine intentions. While some people turn to dating sites and apps to find true love, there are others that use it entirely to find sexual partners. They take advantage of the users looking for something truly special and come across as genuine until they get what they want. Online dating contributes to the crime rates such as, kidnapping, rapes, cyber stalking, robbery, scams, prostitution ads and identify fraud. According to research more than 10% of dating profiles online are fake, and 80% of dating profiles lie about their age. The 4,467 victims who reported being the victim of an online dating crime are a small percentage of the total number of victims. Extreme cautions are require for online users when it comes to online dating services. <ref> http://www.consumersdigest.com/special-reports/proceed-with-caution-the-truth-about-online-dating/P2 </ref>

The most recent update to the mobile app "Snapchat" involves placing emoji icons next to names of the people you most frequently chat with. The controversy with this update in terms of modern dating is that it creates a visual for where exactly you socially stand with the people you interact with. <ref> http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/04/08/snapchats-controversial-emoji-update-an-explainer-for-the-old-andor-confused/ </ref> For example, if there is a "yellow heart" next to a person's name, that is the highest level of intimacy through the application because it means that you and the other person are each other's #1 best friend, which is usually your significant other or person that you like the most. Imagine slowly watching this yellow heart change into a different emoji each week because your relationship with that person is going through trouble? Social media can certainly drive a person insane and this update essentially establishes a social hierarchy on your phone. Picture a couple fighting because the yellow heart disappeared. Does this hint toward infidelity? Who else are they snap chatting more than me? This update can lead to much insecurity and frustration.

While you are the only one that can see the levels of friendship on your phone, Snapchat had not always been this way. Many people find more comfort in this update than its previous version. "The old best friends feature let anyone see the three people to which you send snaps most frequently, basically letting you spy on your friends and lovers to see who they're chatting with most".<ref> http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2480431,00.asp </ref> You can imagine the hostility that was created when this information.

It is not just Snapchat. All forms of social media from Facebook to Instagram has poisoned romance for our generation. The constant attention we all give to these applications has taken the passion out of meeting someone and getting to know them naturally. Everyone has become private detectives on these applications, dissecting online profiles to get to know an individual rather than finding out in real life. Some people even believe that online profiles are the exact mirror of a person, what they're really like in real-life but unfortunately this is rarely the case.

==Social Dangers==
Finding love in new media is dangerous. At the end of the day, you never truly know who you are meeting until you meet them. Because of this, many dangerous people have taken advantage of New Media. A CNN articles states, “38 million Facebook account are fake”.<ref> http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/02/tech/social-media/facebook-fake-accounts/ </ref> People are creating fake persona’s to hack into others personal information or lure them into unwanted circumstances by creating a profile attracts them. Fake accounts are real and is a terror to this new social networking phase of society. Money is being stolen, lives are being destroyed, children are being kidnapped because these accounts are selling false hope and fake dreams. As appealing for teenagers are it to get the approval of their fellow peers, by uploading material that boosts their confidence, it is as appealing to sexual predators.Sexual predators often prey on unsuspecting teens and adults using forms of new media. Whether it's creating a fake ad in an online newspaper or posting on online chat rooms to engage potential victims. Hiding one's identity is much easier due to the advances in social networking. Sites often try to add special features such as verifying emails to ensure that the email addresses used are linked to real people. But there is no way to actually ensure that the person who claims to own the email address is actually who they say they are. People often create multiple email addresses to get around this security feature.

==Social Media and Relationships==

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A new phenomenon caused by social media is "social media envy". People often post pictures and statements of their loved ones on social media. You may find a post about how much someone loves their significant other or how beautiful they are. This kind of outpour of affection online creates a feeling of envy towards the partner of someone who is not getting that attention online. Being someone's WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday) or MCM (Man Crush Monday) is a title that most would love to have. Social media has opened the door to people seeking validation of love online rather than in person. Liking your partner's picture equates to an act of love in real life. These people in turn direct that feeling of neglect onto their loved ones. They question why aren't they broadcasting their love via social media like those couples on Facebook or Instagram? This display of insecurity is hurtful to their partner. It's now more about the how they display their affection online versus their real life actions. People are trying to compete with others virtual displays of affection instead of actually taking the time to spend with their partner and enjoy real life tokens of love. There are so many ways to show someone that we love them, such as sending flowers or telling them face-to-face how we feel.

Besides social media envy, your social media habits can also effect your relationship. According to a 2014 study by the University of Oxford Internet Institute<ref> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/15/social-media-study-finds-_n_3086518.html/ </ref>, out of 24,000 married couples, people that used more than 5 social media sites experienced a decrease in levels of relationship satisfaction. Trying to maintain so many different forms of communication undermines actual relationship ties. People spend more time keeping their social media ties intact. Relationships suffer because couples are interacting less face-to-face.

==References==

New Media in Love

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FAhmed607: /* How to express and write your love and affection in many different languages */

== '''Love''' ==

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"Love" is the English word which describes the intense feeling of deep affection towards a person or thing. It is commonly expressed between those dear to heart like, parents, siblings, family in general, friends and significant others. Love in its various forms acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the creative arts. Love may be understood as a function to keep human beings together against menaces and to facilitate the continuation of the species.

==Definition==
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The Origin of the word love is derived from the Old English word "''leof''", which means 'dear' and the Middle English word "''lufu''". It also is related to the German word "''luba''". The Romans used the Latin words "''lubere''" and "''libere''", meaning to please to express love. The word "love" can have a variety of related but distinct meanings in different contexts. Many other languages use multiple words to express some of the different concepts that English relies mainly on "love" to encapsulate. One example is the plurality of Greek words for "love." Cultural differences in conceptualizing love thus doubly impede the establishment of a universal definition.

Although the nature or essence of love is a subject of frequent debate, different aspects of the word can be clarified by determining what isn't love. Love as a general expression of positive sentiment (a stronger form of like) is commonly contrasted with hate (or neutral apathy); as a less sexual and more emotionally intimate form of romantic attachment, love is commonly contrasted with lust; and as an interpersonal relationship with romantic overtones, love is sometimes contrasted with friendship, although the word love is often applied to close friendships. To experience desire or take pleasure in something is a form of love. In the context of a sexual relationship, love can be the attraction shared by lovers based on sexual desire.

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'''Levels of Love according to the Ancient Greek:'''<ref> http://www.yourdictionary.com/love </ref>

'''Agape''' - Means love in modern day Greek, but in ancient times referred to a pure love without sexual connotations

'''Eros''' - Includes passionate love full of desire and longing

'''Philia''' - Mentioned by Aristotle, meant a dispassionate, virtuous and unselfish love

'''Xenia''' - Includes hospitality, and refers to a type of love most would consider charity or giving.

Synonyms for love are affection, attachment, devoutness, devotion, fondness and passion.

Antonyms for love are abomination, hate, hatred and loathing.

==How to express and write your love and affection in many different languages==

'''Language I love you '''

/English - I love you

/Afrikaans - Ek het jou lief

/Albanian - Te dua

/Arabic احبك- Ana behibak (to male)

/Arabic - Ana behibek (to female)

/Armenian - Yes kez sirumem

/Bambara - M’bi fe

/Bengali - Ami tomake bhalobashi (pronounced: Amee toe-ma-kee bhalo-bashee

/Belarusian - Ya tabe kahayu

/Bisaya - Nahigugma ako kanimo

/Bulgarian - Obicham te

/Cambodian - Soro lahn nhee ah

/Catalan - T’estima

/Cherokee - Tsi ge yu i

/Cheyenne - Ne mohotatse

/Chichewa - Ndimakukonda

/Cantonese - Ngo oiy ney a (我愛你)

/Mandarin - Wo ai ni (我爱你)

/Comanche - U kamakutu nu

/Corsican - Ti tengu caru (to male)

/Cree - Kisakihitin

/Creole - Mi aime jou

/Croatian - Volim te

/Czech - Miluji te (mám tě rád)

/Danish - Jeg Elsker Dig/Dutch - Ik hou van jou

/Elvish - Amin mela lle (from The Lord of The Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien)

/Esperanto - Mi amas vin

/Estonian - Ma armastan sind

/Ethiopian - Afgreki’

/Faroese - Eg elski teg

/Farsi - Doset daram

/Filipino - Mahal kita

/Finnish - Mina rakastan sinua

/French - Je t’aime, Je t’adore

/Frisian - Ik hald fan dy

/Gaelic - Ta gra agam ort

/Georgian - Mikvarhar

/German - Ich liebe dich

/Greek - S’agapo(Σ’ αγαπώ)

/Gujarati - Hoo thunay prem karoo choo

/Hiligaynon - Palangga ko ikaw

/Hawaiian - Aloha Au Ia`oe

/Hebrew To female - “ani ohev otach” (said by male) “ohevet Otach” (said by female)To male - “ani ohev otcha” (said by male) “Ohevet ot’cha” (said by female)

/Hiligaynon - Guina higugma ko ikaw

/Hindi - Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae/Hmong - Kuv hlub koj

/Hopi - Nu’ umi unangwa’ta

/Hungarian - Szeretlek

/Icelandic - Ég elska þig ( said like : yegh elska thigh)

/Ilonggo - Palangga ko ikaw

/Indonesian - Saya cinta padamu

/Inuit - Negligevapse

/Irish - Taim i’ ngra leat

/Italian - Ti amo

/Japanese - Aishiteru or Anata ga daisuki desu

/Kannada - Naanu ninna preetisuttene

/Kapampangan - Kaluguran daka

/Kiswahili - Nakupenda

/Konkani - Tu magel moga cho

/Korean - Sarang Heyo or Nanun tangshinul sarang hamnida (사랑해)

/Latin - Te amo

/Latvian - Es tevi miilu/Lebanese - Bahibak

/Lithuanian - Tave myliu/Luxembourgeois - Ech hun dech gaer

/Macedonian - Te Sakam

/Malay - Saya cintakan mu / Aku cinta padamu

/Malayalam - Njan Ninne Premikunnu/Maltese - Inhobbok

/Marathi - Me tula prem karto

/Mohawk - Kanbhik

/Moroccan - Ana moajaba bik

/Nahuatl - Ni mits neki/Navaho - Ayor anosh’ni

/Ndebele - Niyakutanda

/Nepali- Mah timi lai moho garchu

/Norwegian Bokmaal - Jeg elsker deg

/Nyonrsk - Eg elskar deg

/Pandacan - Syota na kita!!

/Pangasinan - Inaru Taka

/Papiamento - Mi ta stimabo

/Persian - Doo-set daaram ( دوستت دارم)

/Pig Latin - Iay ovlay ouyay

/Polish - Kocham Ciebie

/Portuguese - Eu te amo

/Punjabi - Meh tinu pyar kardi ah/ Meh tinu pyar karda ah

/Romanian - Te iubesc

/Russian - Ya tebya liubliu (я люблю тебя)

/Scot Gaelic - Tha gra\dh agam ort

/Serbian - Volim te

/Setswana - Ke a go rata

/Sign Language - [[File:I-love-you-sign-language.gif|150px]]

/Sindhi - Maa tokhe pyar kendo ahyan

/Sioux - Techihhila/Slovak - Lu`bim ta

/Slovenian - Ljubim te

/Spanish - Te quiero / Te amo

/Swahili - Ninapenda wewe

/Swedish - Jag älskar dig

/Swiss-German - Ich lieb Di

/Surinam - Mi lobi joe

/Tagalog - Mahal kita

/Taiwanese - Wa ga ei li

/Tahitian - Ua Here Vau Ia Oe

/Tamil - Nan unnai kathalikaraen

/Telugu - Nenu ninnu premistunnanu

/Thai - Phom rak khun/Tunisian - Ha eh bak

/Turkish - Seni Seviyorum

/Ukrainian - Ya tebe kahayu

/Urdu - Mai aap say pyaar karta hoo

/Vietnamese - To female - Anh Yêu Em & -to male- Em Yêu Anh

/Welsh - ‘Rwy’n dy garu di

/Yiddish - Ikh hob dikh

/Yoruba - Mo ni fe

/Zazi - Ezhele hezdege

/Zuni - Tom ho’ ichema

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== Finding Love Through New Media==
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In the past couple of years there has been an increase in long-distance relationships. That can be explained by the increase in dating websites as well as the convenience some people feel of having a partner who is not nearby. The dating websites do not limit people to long-distance relationships, in fact they try to promote finding someone who is as close to you as possible (physically and emotionally). There's no denying the impact technology has made on our relationships, including the most significant ones. Last year more than one-third of new marriages started online. The world of online dating is evolving along with the rest of social media.

As humans evolved through time and we have inevitably taken on more tasks and goals asides from our basic instincts like eat, survive and mate to reproduce. Today we want love, connection, happiness and above all to be able to share those feelings with a potential mate. Dating websites are used as a way to connect people with potential mates. In the past couple of years there has been a change in the way that people use dating sites. Dating sites are becoming aware that some people use these sites for other purposes besides finding love. A significant percentage of these users are seeking friends and/or business partners. Marriage is no longer a priority for most people that use these dating sites.There's a new wave of dating sites that combine getting people together and networking. These new wave of ''"social dating networks"'' are introducing people to a more engaging way to find love and make connections.

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===DateMySchool===
DateMySchool <ref>https://datemyschool.com</ref> was created by Balazs Alexa and Jean Meyer who were Columbia business students and was launched in November of 2010. It is an example of a website which allows people to meet others in their school or their area. The website gives users many options in terms of privacy and who can and cannot view their profile. Someone can make their profile visible only to certain schools or hidden only from certain schools. There are 350 schools currently participating in this dating service. This allows people who are squeamish about the idea of online dating, and embarrassed to have their friends find out, to try it without any scrutiny. There are also paid and unpaid memberships and different benefits accompany each one. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/fashion/27DATEMYSCHOOL.html?_r=0 "New York Times." 2011-02-25. Retrieved 2013-12-02.</ref> With the free membership you are allowed to browse other users but are not allowed access to their contact information or send a message.

===eHarmony===
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[http://www.eharmony.com/ eHarmony] was developed by Neil Clark Warren, a clinical psychologist who specialized in couples counseling, and launched in the United States in 2000. eHarmony bases its business and relationship building on scientific matching, 29 dimensions of compatibility and expert guidance. Scientific matching is based of Dr. Warren's 35 years of experience and analysis of marriage relationships. From that, he developed a way to score true compatibility between couples; he termed it 29 dimensions of compatibility, which is essentially based on core traits and viral attributes. Core traits are defining characteristics that remain the same throughout life. Viral attributes are life and learning experiences that shape one's personality as he or she ages. The system offers a clear analysis of the user's personality to match him or her up with a partner. Now, over a decade later, eharmony has expanded and is available in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia as well.

===OkCupid===
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[http://www.okcupid.com/ OkCupid] is one of the fastest growing online friendship and dating service providers. It was founded in New York City by Chris Coyne, Christian Rudder, Sam Yagan and Max Krohn (the four also founded Sparknotes). The website designed their matching system off the user's answers to multiple choice questions. It also questions how the user wants his or her potential date to answer the question, as well as the importance of the issue discussed. Along with their website, they also have a mobile app available.

[[File:Okcupid-screenshot-625x625.png|left|250px]][[File:Icon_1024x1024.png|right|75px]]The mobile app proves to be the most convenience to users. It has the ability to filter candidates based on age, ethnicity, income, height, interests, and more. OkCupid mobile app is similar to Tinder mobile app, in terms of suggesting potential candidates then giving the app user the option to swipe left (dislike) or swipe right (like). It's matched when two users both like each other, members allows to write a self description, and he/she can post multiple pictures to clarify and secure the viewer's interests. In addition to the features mentioned previously, OkCupid has an option of blocking inappropriate flirt, or candidate from contacting you again which Tinder doesn't have. OkCupid also shows how many people visited your profile and looked at your pictures, aside from the number, the person also has the ability to see the user that visited their profile. OkCupid also offers a paid version of the app which comes with features that protect your identity and lets you visit profiles without the users seeing you name. The app costs $9.95 a month, which is 46% less expensive than the average dating site.

Cosmopolitan also published a review regarding OkCupid's male users. The author, Alexandra Martell, showcases messages she received from men on the website which displayed their lack of social grace and a few sexist comments. This goes to prove that online dating may not be for everyone. <ref>http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/relationship-advice/why-guys-on-okcupid-are-the-worst "Cosmopolitan." 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2013-12-2.</ref>

===Match.com===
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[http://www.match.com/ Match.com] was founded in 1995 with the mission to help singles find new relationship. Match.com allows its users to write about themselves in self-bios and post photos of themselves on their profile. Users can then contact each other, if interested, through the sites anonymous email network. Any contact information is kept private through the site's privacy policy until the user is open to sharing.

In early 2013, Match.com was sued for $10 million, by Mary Kay Beckman after being attacked by her Match.com partner, Wade Mitchell Ridley. The two had allegedly gone out for 10 days and after Beckman broke up with Ridley, he continuously harassed her with phone calls and messages. Until one day, he stabbed Beckman and assaulted her. A week after the incident with Beckman, Ridley also attacked an ex-girlfriend of his. As a result, he was sentenced to 28 to 70 years in prison. This event brought up the issue of how safe online dating sites were and the responsibility of the provider to protect its users against sexual offenders and other dangerous people. <ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/woman-sues-match-com-10-million-after-brutal-attack-1C8119714 "NBC News." 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2013-12-2.</ref>

Match.com has made it possibly for people to find their other half. There are now more than 1 million people in the world whose parents met on Match.com. So its giving a scholarship to kids that parents met on match.com. Making the contest even more internet, the general public will choose the best of 10 finalists through Facebook and Twitter. Match CEO Sam Yagan says the pool of potential applicants could number 100,000, as it’s open to all U.S. 13- to 20-year-olds whose parents or stepparents met through the website.<ref>http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/matchcom-couples-have-created-over-1-million-children-and-on</ref>

===Christian Mingle===
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[http://www.christianmingle.com/ Christian Mingle] is for singles that are Christians seeking other Christian singles. The site features instant messaging services where you can chat with others about various topics from restaurants and good movies to when they first started believing in Christ. Other features include chatrooms, Bible verse of the day, two way matching services and dating tips. There are options to adjust privacy settings so others can view only what you choose to display on your profile. This is a dating service that allow people who share the same religious views, beliefs and values to get together and see if a connection sparks between them. Their slogan "Find God's Match for You™" has caused controversy over using God's name to promote a dating service. <ref> [http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-01-09/lifestyle/36273626_1_spark-networks-christianmingle-jdate "Evoking God Has Been Good to Christian Mingle".] ''Washington Post.'' 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2013-12-2. </ref>

===Plenty of Fish===
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[http://www.pof.com/ Plenty of Fish] was found by Markus Frind. It is one of the largest dating sites in the United States and in the United Kingdom. In 2008, it had an estimated of 36 million monthly users in the United States while it had about 8 million visitors in the United Kingdom. During the same year, Plenty of Fish earned approximately $10 million in advertising. People are attracted to this social site because it is free of charge. Anyone can sign up at no cost. The users are suggested to provide their personal information such as location, ethnicity, and personality to be used for the match making on the website. It will suggest the users of who will be likely to get along with your personality and background. It helps customizing the users' profile to fit the users' needs that can lead to a higher successful rate in a relationship. <ref> Nicole, Kristen. "Mashable." Mashable. 28 July 2008. Web. <http://mashable.com/2008/07/29/plentyoffish-us-uk-comscore/>.</ref>

===Ourtime.com===
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[http://www.ourtime.com/?notrack/ Ourtime] was adapted and owned by Match.com. It is in effort to find an online match for everyone from all walks of life and for those who are 50 or older. This website allows members to instant message, chat in the chat room platform, message board, email , set favorites, and privately converse with other members. Ourtime also has a mobile app that allows easy and convenient access to all the online features at user's fingertips. However, not all Ourtime Dating features are free to viewers For example, in order to send a message, set favorites, or send a flirt viewers will be asked to pay membership fees.

'''SoulSwipe''' is a dating site for black adults to meet, chat, and match with other black single. It has a similar concept as Tinder in which the user swipes either swipes right if they like the profile or swipes left if they don't. [https://www.yahoo.com/style/travel-culture-ruined-dating-190000442.html]
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'''Payment Plan'''s: <ref> http://www.thedatinggurus.com/review-of-ourtime-com-dating-site-for-people-50-and-over/ </ref> [[File:OurTime-Dating-App-1.jpg|right|150px]]

1. “Best Value Plan”, with a one-time payment of $75.43, which gets you six months at the rate of $12.57 per month.

2. “Standard Plan” with a one-time payment of $63.00, which gets you six months at the rate of $10.50 per month.

3. “Full Price” one month minimum, for $20.97.

<ref> http://www.ourtime.com/v3/datingtips </ref> '''Safety guidelines are provided on the main website to help enhance members' experience with cautions:'''

1. Meet up in public places

2. Don't exchange personal information like Social Security Number, address, or phone number.

3. Don't send money of any means (wiring money, or sending cash)

4. Beware of con-artist from a different country or from the U.S.

5. Rushing into conversation like "fate" or "destiny"

'''Pros:''' <ref> http://dating-websites.findthedata.com/l/417/OurTime-com</ref> [[File:AGE.png|right|600px]]

1. Easy sign up process

2. User friendly on website and app

3. Maximum of 30 photos per profile

4. Ability to promote visibility of the profile to others

5. Ourtime Dating profiles seemed to be real people profile

'''Cons:'''

1. Allowing younger members (20s,30,sand 40s) to join the website, which unintentionally create pressures to compete for the 50s and above

2. Solicitation for quick hook ups or sugar daddy potentials

3. Many photos in profile are not of the members themselves

4. No customer service phone number listed on the website

== Finding Love through the use of Mobile Apps==
As technology has grown, love between couples can also be found through apps--where they can trace people within your geographic area and look around to friends of your friends to match you up. This helps ensure there is less awkwardness and give a more secure sense as the people they are meeting are friends of a friend. Many of the dating website mentioned above has also gone with mobile apps, but some of these love-matching apps are exclusively apps.

===Tinder===
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[http://www.gotinder.com/ Tinder] is a fast growing location based dating mobile app available to Android and iOS users to connect to one another through the app, and even sync your Facebook account to meet people that your friends might know. Tinder has a target audience of men and women from the ages of 18 to 34 years old. This mobile app is completely free and all you need to do is register an account. Users can just download the mobile app on their iPhone or Android phones, and either manually enter personal information or connect through Facebook to create a profile. They can upload up to six profile photos and write a brief introduction on their profile. Users then select the range of distance they are interested in, and start scrolling through potential matches within the selected distance from where the user is. While scrolling through other users in the area, users swipe right on the heart icon if they're interested in the profile they are viewing, or they can swipe left on the X icon if they're not interested. Users are only matched if they both swiped to the right for each other. When there's a mutual interest, users get a notification of the match which enables them to message each other through the app messenger. Tinder reports 400 million matches in 2016 with approximately 4 million new matches per day. <ref>
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julie-spira/mobile-love-mobile-dating_b_4318293.html </ref> One of the major setbacks of Tinder is that there are flaws in security where the user's email and Facebook profile are revealed to others without the user's consent. This might cause an issue with the future use of this popular mobile dating app if users feel that their privacy with strangers is in question. <ref>
http://qz.com/150839/dating-app-tinder-is-still-exposing-personal-information/ </ref> Tinder is currently facing a controversial issue due to their new ad that features an Indian mother being "cool" with casual sex.[[http://qz.com/680548/tinders-new-ad-stars-an-indian-mom-whos-cool-with-casual-sex-and-indian-kids-are-freaking-out/]]

===Hinge===

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[http://hinge.co/ Hinge] is a mobile app that is much like Tinder. However, the "Hinge Model" <ref>http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/12/how-to-make-money-off-of-internet-romance/282034/</ref> is much more personable because it operates strictly through mutual friends on Facebook. As potential future dates come up on your screen you will know which friend of yours knows them, like "meeting someone at a dinner party on your phone". The "mutual friend" exclusivity allows for higher rates of potential first dates because it is easier to connect when people are familiar with the people you know. The fear of online dating is dramatically reduced with this application because one could always contact their mutual friend about the person in question, whereas mobile apps like Tinder contain users who are complete strangers. While online dating will never replace real-life courting, Hinge is certainly ahead of the curve with their business model by making it less risky for users to date "through the phone". Hinge might be charging their customers to pay for the app now because they have seen a decline in usage. [[http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/18/hinge-may-start-charging-users-as-it-zeroes-in-on-serious-dating/]]

===Grindr===

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[http://www.grindr/ Grindr] is a geo-social networking application geared towards gay, bisexual, and bi-curious men launched in 2009. It runs on iOS, BlackBerry OS, and Android devices. Available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, Grindr comes in both free and subscription-based versions (Grindr Xtra). The app makes use of the device geolocation, which allows users to locate other men within close proximity. This is accomplished through a user interface that displays a grid of representative pictures of men, arranged from nearest to farthest away. Tapping on a picture will display a brief profile for that user, as well as the option to chat, send pictures, and share one's location. <ref> http://www.ixdaily.com/grind/fcb940e3c609da88e7f3075a07f6061acaaaa19d/ </ref>There is also the advertisement free app called: Grindr Xtra. In May 2016, an investigation opened on a case that featured a hook up that happened through Grindr [[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/man-facing-drug-charge-hook-grindr-dies-overdose-article-1.2631893]] Grindr has been considered as an app for "casual sex".

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===Twine===
Twine is the mobile dating app available for iOS devices that allows singles to dates with people from their local areas based on their interest. The company behind Twine SpoonJuice LLC advertises that the app is anonymous until person reveals himself and that the app has best gender based ratio. Their flag feature ICE breaker helps starts conversations with other users by choosing the topic that best suits the users. Twine uses 'canvas' that consist of the gallery of pictures that the user like and that can be viewed by others to best match the interests. When two people like each other canvases their photos and profiles are revealed.
<ref>http://twine.me/</ref>
<ref>[http://hastrk3.com/serve?action=click&publisher_id=47536&site_id=41456&offer_id=266516&advertiser_sub_campaign=website], Twine App iTunes</ref>

===Grouper===

[[File:Grouper2.png|right|200px]]Grouper is a different type of online dating site.[http://www.grouper.com/ Grouper] is a new version of the way that you can date online. Through Grouper, you are given the ability to connect with friends of friends to go on a date. GROUPER gives you the ability to anonymously choose friends-of-friends to meet. It allows the people going on a date to each bring 2 friends. It uses Facebook to set up these groups based on their age, interests, education, and lifestyle. <ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/pros-and-cons-of-online-dating-sites-2013-1?op=1</ref> This site makes it less dangerous to meet strangers since both dates get to bring along two friends. Also, Grouper makes reservations at the place of the date and provides a free drink. The negatives of this site are the date is a blind date and users have to pay $20 per person per date. Grouper doesn’t allow users see pictures or other information before the date. Grouper is interesting and different from other dating sites though this site might be better for meeting a group of new people rather than finding a life partner. It's a great way to meet people you don't have speak to the person before hand, you just set up a place to meet. I know it sounds crazy but it's adventurous! It's a great new way to meet someone spontaneously!
<ref>http://grouper.com/</ref>

===Coffee Meets Bagel===
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Coffee Meets Bagel is an app founded by 3 sisters in New York City, Arum, Dawoon, and Soo. Although there are millions of people in New York, they are generally in a rush and do not have the time to go out and look for a date. Following this theory, they wanted to make it fun and exciting with something their users can look forward to each and every day during their lunch or coffee breaks. They created the app on three guiding principles, where your dating life should remain private unless you want to tell others, your friends are the best conduits for your dates, and meeting quality people doesn't have to be so awkward or complicated. <ref>https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/about/</ref> Unlike the other dating apps, they decided to change it up and deliver their users only one match, or a "Bagel" every day at 12pm using their Facebook profiles to find a match. Once they received their "Bagel," they have 7 days to either like or pass. The 3 sisters also had appeared on ABC's Shark Tank, where they wanted to look for an investor for their company. Even though they were unable to make an offer with one of the sharks, they turned down Mark Cuban, who offered $30 million for the entire company because they believed that it would grow and eventually worth more than that.[[http://techcrunch.com/video/eat-pray-swipe-app-dating/519622344/]]

This is interesting. It is a great idea because the fact that it is very casual only helps. Many people are afraid to date because it can be awkward if too much is expected, and it is also time consuming. With something like this being possible, I think it opens many more doors. It just makes things easier.

===Bumble===
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Bumble is a dating app founded by a former co-founder and Vice President of Tinder, Whitney Wolfe. The app, like Tinder, is location-based. The profiles are also populated with Facebook information so that fake profiles can be minimized. Profiles show up on the feed of the user's app and the user can decide to swipe right if they "like" the person, or they can swipe left to continue on with the swiping. Matches occur when two people swipe right on each other when browsing through potential candidates. Bumble profiles show up to 5 photos, location of the person, job title, education and an optional short biography. Bumble users are able to choose their preferences on age range. Bumble has featured new features that become easier for men to use. [[http://mashable.com/2016/04/25/bumble-24-hours-men/]]<ref>https://bumble.com/en-us/about</ref>
<ref>http://mashable.com/2014/11/24/former-tinder-execs-bumble/#n17g_FzUSOqJ</ref>
 
Bumble has one requirement that Tinder doesn't have: women make the first move. If the woman does not message her match within 24 hours following the match, the connection will be lost forever. In terms of same-sex matches, either person can make the first move in the same time span before the connection diminishes. Whitney Wolfe thought of the idea for this app because she believed the Tinder app was shallow and unsafe. Guys merely used Tinder for the sole purpose of hooking up, which contradicts the idea of dating apps. By implementing the requirement of the girl making the first move, it is supposedly safer. However, just because Bumble has this one requirement doesn't make the app any less shallow. If anything, it can be argued that Bumble is just as shallow or even more shallow than Tinder. People view these profiles based on photos and job title, which can encourage users to be shallow.

While this is a great concept, women should not be afraid to make the first move, it is even more shallow being based off job titles. It is pretty much inferring a woman will message a male if he is good looking and has a good job, while both of these factors are important, what ever happened to personality? The app might have more success if it was less shallow and focused on other objectives as well.

===The League===
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The League is a dating app created by Amanda Bradford for "elite individuals". Amanda Bradford managed to raise $2.1 million dollars for the app within 2 months of launching the app in California. The League pulls information from LinkedIn and Facebook and this is to ensure that users create a quality profile who is serious about dating. The aim of the app is match up "intelligent, elite, and successful" singles.
<ref>www.theleague.com/</ref>
<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/we-got-inside-the-tinder-for-elites-heres-what-its-like-to-use-2015-9</ref>
 
Elite is not just for anyone compared to Tinder. It is considered the elite of Tinder, in addition to linking your personal and work life to the dating app. “The brand of The League is really for these ambitious driven, young professionals that want to date other ambitious, driven young professionals,” explained Amanda Bradford, founder of The League. There is a wait list or in order to cut the line, you would have to get a VIP pass from someone who is already a member. Someone in San Francisco had even tried selling their VIP pass for $100 on CraigsList! Once you're in, each member gets at least 5 matches at the end of the day. The ultimate goal of The League is to create power couples. The league has been keeping up with the times and as of April 28th, 2016 has updated its features. [[http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/28/the-league-launches-a-rebuilt-event-centric-dating-app/]]

==Finding Love Through Gaming Apps==
Many people today are well acquainted with what anime is and often times while searching the web or blogging on Tumblr, people see questions like "who is your anime crush?" or "which celebrity or fictional character do you have the biggest crush on?" This is because often times, while people are reading, watching movies, shows or anime, they tend to feel connected to certain characters and may develop a crush on them. Also, especially for girls who watch anime, they find that they can find the perfect guy for them in animes. Similarly, guys may feel a certain attraction for fictional girls as well or develop an idea of what kind of girl they may want based on what they see in books, movies, or anime. However, because these are fictional characters, those types of characters are hard to come across in real life and many people then turn to games or apps on their smartphones that will allow them to experience the love they crave. Others may feel more comfortable writing their own love stories as well.

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One such game app on the phone which first came out in Japan is created by Voltage Inc. This game is called "Be My Princess" which is the English version of "Ouji-sama no Puropozu". "Ouji-sama" is translated to "Prince" which means this is a game where an average girl can experience a love story with a prince. In the game, the user will read the various characters/stories of each prince and will then proceed to download the character's story to which she felt the most attraction for. The storyline of this game is that the user is a girl who is studying abroad and there she meets six princes who are the next in line for their kingdoms' thrones. Of course, then the romance will build between the user and one of the princes.

There are many other games like this such as users who encounter vampires instead of princes for those who have such fantasies or preferences. Of course, there are also things like spending a vacation away and meeting boys living next door and whatnot. Usually, after the game is completed with one character, the user can choose to restart and complete the other storylines as well. Also, usually, the games allow the users a couple of options to pick from when dialogue occurs in the game and then based on the choice of the user, the love story progresses from there.

For many who can't find romance in real life or are not satisfied with the people they meet in real life, these types of games are a great way of escape as well as a great means of giving them satisfaction and happiness. It is simply the corny and romantic things that the characters say and do that make the users' hearts flutter. Thus, just a game and a couple of fictional characters is sufficient for one to find love in. In fact, while watching anime, reading stories, and watching movies, just watching others experience a sweet romance is enough for some people to feel happy and satisfied.

While looking in the app store, regardless of either Andriod or Apple, they now have apps that allow people to find partners in their neighborhood or other places in the world. Apps such as Zoosk and Sayhi show how new media completed changed the dating game, no more letters now its all about chats.

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==Problems With Social Media Love==

Long ago, dating is uncommon but arranged marriage widely practiced and promote before courtship. A walk in backyard would post a big problem for potential couple, a chaperon is always require in this occasion. Sexual intimacy is forbidden until marriage, unless it was unlawful act of fornication between hidden lovers. The origin of the "F-Word" has different meanings to it than what it stands for today; it used to stand for "Fornication Under Consent of The King" or "Fornication Under Command of the King" <ref>http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl-f-word.htm/The True Origin of The F-Word </ref> or "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" (committing adultery) <ref> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuck </ref> but today the same word is slipping through the lips as easy as a "how are you?" regardless of its offensiveness.

In the 60s, the 70s, and the 80s, “dating” meant almost the same thing to everyone. Two people meet in person, to engage in innocent activities like eating dinner and watching a movie and possibly other activities to get to know one another. Definition of dating is varies between people, generation, cultures and countries. As time went on, today generations defined "dating" as hot chemistry, heated friendship, and plenty of physical interactions. Online virtual dating involves two people or more people interaction and act as couple online but not in real life.

Today, in the world of Snapchat, Tinder, Grindr, Twitter, Facebook and the rest of it, dating can mean all sorts of things, and sometimes nothing at all. Dating can meeting up to see where it goes, to hook up once or multiple times, to find a potential girlfriend or boyfriend, or simply browsing. Various questions presents to the subject of love and dating such as, are we dating if we hook up? If we “talk” every day over text, are we at least involved? If you don’t return my text within five minutes, did you just break up with me? <ref> http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/09/27/digital-technology-romantic-relationships </ref> Phone texting, social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook played a major role in changing the way people get to know another and the way couples interact to build their relationship. All kinds of misunderstandings can result in these methods of communication; texting does not convey emotions and social media platforms are not private enough for intimate discussions.

Raised online, millennials have an entirely different world to contend with—one that makes rules and boundaries highly individual and exasperatingly unclear. The onslaught of social technology means there is no standard dating etiquette anymore. There are also a lot of scams and invasion of privacy caused by the social networking apps and websites.

[[File:Marriage_Divorce_rates-stacked.png|right|800px]] Issues occur when the number of online connections you have is more important than the quality of those connections, and when 140-character messages are given more space in your life than actual, unedited conversations, chances are you’re going to feel terribly lonely. And abject loneliness doesn’t facilitate healthy romantic relationships. Besides poor quality connections mean poor communication and poor relationship qualities. Break up and divorce are the result of poor relationship quality from the beginning, statistic showed an extreme increased in divorce rate From 1900 to 2001 at the rate of 0.7 to 4.0. <ref> http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005044.html </ref>. Online dating has made easier for people to meet, date and marriage. Accompany short life-span of online dating poses short marriage and quick divorce for the lack of quality connections. <ref> http://www.macdesign.net/academic/mat2050/mat2050-submitted/u03a1-Charts_Tables_and_Graphs_Problem_Set.html </ref>

Dating sites and apps have also lessen the romantic aspect of dating and meeting someone in real life as many now use these sites to hook up. Last millennium 72% of us met our partners at school or university, at work or in networks of family or friends. The other 28%, presumably, met the loves of their lives by tripping over them as they lay in their own filth outside a Black Country pub. Or such were mating rites in my day. The internet is revolutionary because it renders it easy for us to make contact with people we don't know and, better yet, those who don't necessarily live within the area. But, this also means that people can lie about certain information as well as you don't really get a great understanding of them until you meet up in real life.

Social media sites and new apps have changed the dating game but that doesn't necessarily mean that love itself has changed. Dating and dating etiquette have changed since the beginning of "dating," and new technology will only help it evolve and change even more. Since there is no objective right or wrong way to date, these new examples of media that aid in the dating process should just be seen as a new way to meet people and engage in a relationship. These sites and apps will change the way people interact and learn about each other but ultimately will achieve similar results in the long run as dating before their existence.

Dating through social media can also result in problems known at cat-fishing. Cat-fishing is the usage of a fake identity by one via online platforms. Social media allows people to pretend to be someone else. Cat-fishing may result in extreme dangers since you do not know whether the person you met through social media is a potential rapist. Cat-fishing is not only used by other users pretending to be someone else, but also by hackers who just want to steal your information. Often times, they portray themselves to be attractive individuals and then send automated messages that at first seem to be real, but turn out to be phony. Throughout this conversation, the "bot" will ask realistic questions and make realistic statements, making it easy for someone to be misled. Cat-fishing has become so popular, in 2010 a documentary turned television show was created with the same name on MTV by Nev Schulman. Towards the end of the 2010 documentary Catfish, Nev finally meets the woman with whom he’s carried on a long-term online relationship. To Nev's surprise Megan is actually Angela, who is married and in her mid 40's. Angela's husband, Vince, tells a metaphorical story, which inspired the name of the film: "They used to tank cod from Alaska all the way to China. They’d keep them in vats in the ship. By the time the codfish reached China, the flesh was mush and tasteless. So this guy came up with the idea that if you put these cods in these big vats, put some catfish in with them and the catfish will keep the cod agile. And there are those people who are catfish in life. And they keep you on your toes. They keep you guessing, they keep you thinking, they keep you fresh. And I thank god for the catfish because we would be droll, boring and dull if we didn't have somebody nipping at our fin."<ref> http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/01/18/catfish_meaning_and_definition_term_for_online_hoaxes_has_a_surprisingly.html </ref>

[[File:Tumblr_inline_nbk7aseen41sygdiu.png|right|600px]] In addition to cat-fishing, dating through social media poses other problems such as meeting people who do not have genuine intentions. While some people turn to dating sites and apps to find true love, there are others that use it entirely to find sexual partners. They take advantage of the users looking for something truly special and come across as genuine until they get what they want. Online dating contributes to the crime rates such as, kidnapping, rapes, cyber stalking, robbery, scams, prostitution ads and identify fraud. According to research more than 10% of dating profiles online are fake, and 80% of dating profiles lie about their age. The 4,467 victims who reported being the victim of an online dating crime are a small percentage of the total number of victims. Extreme cautions are require for online users when it comes to online dating services. <ref> http://www.consumersdigest.com/special-reports/proceed-with-caution-the-truth-about-online-dating/P2 </ref>

The most recent update to the mobile app "Snapchat" involves placing emoji icons next to names of the people you most frequently chat with. The controversy with this update in terms of modern dating is that it creates a visual for where exactly you socially stand with the people you interact with. <ref> http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/04/08/snapchats-controversial-emoji-update-an-explainer-for-the-old-andor-confused/ </ref> For example, if there is a "yellow heart" next to a person's name, that is the highest level of intimacy through the application because it means that you and the other person are each other's #1 best friend, which is usually your significant other or person that you like the most. Imagine slowly watching this yellow heart change into a different emoji each week because your relationship with that person is going through trouble? Social media can certainly drive a person insane and this update essentially establishes a social hierarchy on your phone. Picture a couple fighting because the yellow heart disappeared. Does this hint toward infidelity? Who else are they snap chatting more than me? This update can lead to much insecurity and frustration.

While you are the only one that can see the levels of friendship on your phone, Snapchat had not always been this way. Many people find more comfort in this update than its previous version. "The old best friends feature let anyone see the three people to which you send snaps most frequently, basically letting you spy on your friends and lovers to see who they're chatting with most".<ref> http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2480431,00.asp </ref> You can imagine the hostility that was created when this information.

It is not just Snapchat. All forms of social media from Facebook to Instagram has poisoned romance for our generation. The constant attention we all give to these applications has taken the passion out of meeting someone and getting to know them naturally. Everyone has become private detectives on these applications, dissecting online profiles to get to know an individual rather than finding out in real life. Some people even believe that online profiles are the exact mirror of a person, what they're really like in real-life but unfortunately this is rarely the case.

==Social Dangers==
Finding love in new media is dangerous. At the end of the day, you never truly know who you are meeting until you meet them. Because of this, many dangerous people have taken advantage of New Media. A CNN articles states, “38 million Facebook account are fake”.<ref> http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/02/tech/social-media/facebook-fake-accounts/ </ref> People are creating fake persona’s to hack into others personal information or lure them into unwanted circumstances by creating a profile attracts them. Fake accounts are real and is a terror to this new social networking phase of society. Money is being stolen, lives are being destroyed, children are being kidnapped because these accounts are selling false hope and fake dreams. As appealing for teenagers are it to get the approval of their fellow peers, by uploading material that boosts their confidence, it is as appealing to sexual predators.Sexual predators often prey on unsuspecting teens and adults using forms of new media. Whether it's creating a fake ad in an online newspaper or posting on online chat rooms to engage potential victims. Hiding one's identity is much easier due to the advances in social networking. Sites often try to add special features such as verifying emails to ensure that the email addresses used are linked to real people. But there is no way to actually ensure that the person who claims to own the email address is actually who they say they are. People often create multiple email addresses to get around this security feature.

==Social Media and Relationships==

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A new phenomenon caused by social media is "social media envy". People often post pictures and statements of their loved ones on social media. You may find a post about how much someone loves their significant other or how beautiful they are. This kind of outpour of affection online creates a feeling of envy towards the partner of someone who is not getting that attention online. Being someone's WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday) or MCM (Man Crush Monday) is a title that most would love to have. Social media has opened the door to people seeking validation of love online rather than in person. Liking your partner's picture equates to an act of love in real life. These people in turn direct that feeling of neglect onto their loved ones. They question why aren't they broadcasting their love via social media like those couples on Facebook or Instagram? This display of insecurity is hurtful to their partner. It's now more about the how they display their affection online versus their real life actions. People are trying to compete with others virtual displays of affection instead of actually taking the time to spend with their partner and enjoy real life tokens of love. There are so many ways to show someone that we love them, such as sending flowers or telling them face-to-face how we feel.

Besides social media envy, your social media habits can also effect your relationship. According to a 2014 study by the University of Oxford Internet Institute<ref> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/15/social-media-study-finds-_n_3086518.html/ </ref>, out of 24,000 married couples, people that used more than 5 social media sites experienced a decrease in levels of relationship satisfaction. Trying to maintain so many different forms of communication undermines actual relationship ties. People spend more time keeping their social media ties intact. Relationships suffer because couples are interacting less face-to-face.

==References==

New Media in Love

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== '''Love''' ==

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"Love" is the English word which describes the intense feeling of deep affection towards a person or thing. It is commonly expressed between those dear to heart like, parents, siblings, family in general, friends and significant others. Love in its various forms acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the creative arts. Love may be understood as a function to keep human beings together against menaces and to facilitate the continuation of the species.

==Definition==
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The Origin of the word love is derived from the Old English word "''leof''", which means 'dear' and the Middle English word "''lufu''". It also is related to the German word "''luba''". The Romans used the Latin words "''lubere''" and "''libere''", meaning to please to express love. The word "love" can have a variety of related but distinct meanings in different contexts. Many other languages use multiple words to express some of the different concepts that English relies mainly on "love" to encapsulate. One example is the plurality of Greek words for "love." Cultural differences in conceptualizing love thus doubly impede the establishment of a universal definition.

Although the nature or essence of love is a subject of frequent debate, different aspects of the word can be clarified by determining what isn't love. Love as a general expression of positive sentiment (a stronger form of like) is commonly contrasted with hate (or neutral apathy); as a less sexual and more emotionally intimate form of romantic attachment, love is commonly contrasted with lust; and as an interpersonal relationship with romantic overtones, love is sometimes contrasted with friendship, although the word love is often applied to close friendships. To experience desire or take pleasure in something is a form of love. In the context of a sexual relationship, love can be the attraction shared by lovers based on sexual desire.

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'''Levels of Love according to the Ancient Greek:'''<ref> http://www.yourdictionary.com/love </ref>

'''Agape''' - Means love in modern day Greek, but in ancient times referred to a pure love without sexual connotations

'''Eros''' - Includes passionate love full of desire and longing

'''Philia''' - Mentioned by Aristotle, meant a dispassionate, virtuous and unselfish love

'''Xenia''' - Includes hospitality, and refers to a type of love most would consider charity or giving.

Synonyms for love are affection, attachment, devoutness, devotion, fondness and passion.

Antonyms for love are abomination, hate, hatred and loathing.

==How to express and write your love and affection in many different languages==

'''Language I love you '''
/English - I love you/

/Afrikaans - Ek het jou lief/
/Albanian - Te dua

/Arabic احبك- Ana behibak (to male)
/Arabic - Ana behibek (to female)

/Armenian - Yes kez sirumem

/Bambara - M’bi fe

/Bengali - Ami tomake bhalobashi (pronounced: Amee toe-ma-kee bhalo-bashee)

/Belarusian - Ya tabe kahayu

/Bisaya - Nahigugma ako kanimo

/Bulgarian - Obicham te

/Cambodian - Soro lahn nhee ah

/Catalan - T’estima

/Cherokee - Tsi ge yu i

/Cheyenne - Ne mohotatse

/Chichewa - Ndimakukonda

/Cantonese - Ngo oiy ney a (我愛你)

/Mandarin - Wo ai ni (我爱你)

/Comanche - U kamakutu nu

/Corsican - Ti tengu caru (to male)

/Cree - Kisakihitin

/Creole - Mi aime jou

/Croatian - Volim te

/Czech - Miluji te (mám tě rád)

/Danish - Jeg Elsker Dig/Dutch - Ik hou van jou

/Elvish - Amin mela lle (from The Lord of The Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien)

/Esperanto - Mi amas vin

/Estonian - Ma armastan sind

/Ethiopian - Afgreki’

/Faroese - Eg elski teg

/Farsi - Doset daram

/Filipino - Mahal kita

/Finnish - Mina rakastan sinua

/French - Je t’aime, Je t’adore

/Frisian - Ik hald fan dy

/Gaelic - Ta gra agam ort

/Georgian - Mikvarhar

/German - Ich liebe dich

/Greek - S’agapo(Σ’ αγαπώ)

/Gujarati - Hoo thunay prem karoo choo

/Hiligaynon - Palangga ko ikaw

/Hawaiian - Aloha Au Ia`oe

/Hebrew To female - “ani ohev otach” (said by male) “ohevet Otach” (said by female)To male - “ani ohev otcha” (said by male) “Ohevet ot’cha” (said by female)

/Hiligaynon - Guina higugma ko ikaw

/Hindi - Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae/Hmong - Kuv hlub koj

/Hopi - Nu’ umi unangwa’ta

/Hungarian - Szeretlek

/Icelandic - Ég elska þig ( said like : yegh elska thigh)

/Ilonggo - Palangga ko ikaw

/Indonesian - Saya cinta padamu

/Inuit - Negligevapse

/Irish - Taim i’ ngra leat

/Italian - Ti amo

/Japanese - Aishiteru or Anata ga daisuki desu

/Kannada - Naanu ninna preetisuttene

/Kapampangan - Kaluguran daka

/Kiswahili - Nakupenda

/Konkani - Tu magel moga cho

/Korean - Sarang Heyo or Nanun tangshinul sarang hamnida (사랑해)

/Latin - Te amo

/Latvian - Es tevi miilu/Lebanese - Bahibak

/Lithuanian - Tave myliu/Luxembourgeois - Ech hun dech gaer

/Macedonian - Te Sakam

/Malay - Saya cintakan mu / Aku cinta padamu

/Malayalam - Njan Ninne Premikunnu/Maltese - Inhobbok

/Marathi - Me tula prem karto

/Mohawk - Kanbhik

/Moroccan - Ana moajaba bik

/Nahuatl - Ni mits neki/Navaho - Ayor anosh’ni

/Ndebele - Niyakutanda

/Nepali- Mah timi lai moho garchu

/Norwegian Bokmaal - Jeg elsker deg

/Nyonrsk - Eg elskar deg

/Pandacan - Syota na kita!!

/Pangasinan - Inaru Taka

/Papiamento - Mi ta stimabo

/Persian - Doo-set daaram ( دوستت دارم)

/Pig Latin - Iay ovlay ouyay

/Polish - Kocham Ciebie

/Portuguese - Eu te amo

/Punjabi - Meh tinu pyar kardi ah/ Meh tinu pyar karda ah

/Romanian - Te iubesc

/Russian - Ya tebya liubliu (я люблю тебя)

/Scot Gaelic - Tha gra\dh agam ort

/Serbian - Volim te

/Setswana - Ke a go rata

/Sign Language - [[File:I-love-you-sign-language.gif|150px]]

/Sindhi - Maa tokhe pyar kendo ahyan

/Sioux - Techihhila/Slovak - Lu`bim ta

/Slovenian - Ljubim te

/Spanish - Te quiero / Te amo

/Swahili - Ninapenda wewe

/Swedish - Jag älskar dig

/Swiss-German - Ich lieb Di

/Surinam - Mi lobi joe

/Tagalog - Mahal kita

/Taiwanese - Wa ga ei li

/Tahitian - Ua Here Vau Ia Oe

/Tamil - Nan unnai kathalikaraen

/Telugu - Nenu ninnu premistunnanu

/Thai - Phom rak khun/Tunisian - Ha eh bak

/Turkish - Seni Seviyorum

/Ukrainian - Ya tebe kahayu

/Urdu - Mai aap say pyaar karta hoo

/Vietnamese - To female - Anh Yêu Em & -to male- Em Yêu Anh

/Welsh - ‘Rwy’n dy garu di

/Yiddish - Ikh hob dikh

/Yoruba - Mo ni fe

/Zazi - Ezhele hezdege

/Zuni - Tom ho’ ichema

<ref>https://www.tumblr.com/search/how%20to%20write%20i%20love%20you%20in%20different%20languages</ref>

== Finding Love Through New Media==
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In the past couple of years there has been an increase in long-distance relationships. That can be explained by the increase in dating websites as well as the convenience some people feel of having a partner who is not nearby. The dating websites do not limit people to long-distance relationships, in fact they try to promote finding someone who is as close to you as possible (physically and emotionally). There's no denying the impact technology has made on our relationships, including the most significant ones. Last year more than one-third of new marriages started online. The world of online dating is evolving along with the rest of social media.

As humans evolved through time and we have inevitably taken on more tasks and goals asides from our basic instincts like eat, survive and mate to reproduce. Today we want love, connection, happiness and above all to be able to share those feelings with a potential mate. Dating websites are used as a way to connect people with potential mates. In the past couple of years there has been a change in the way that people use dating sites. Dating sites are becoming aware that some people use these sites for other purposes besides finding love. A significant percentage of these users are seeking friends and/or business partners. Marriage is no longer a priority for most people that use these dating sites.There's a new wave of dating sites that combine getting people together and networking. These new wave of ''"social dating networks"'' are introducing people to a more engaging way to find love and make connections.

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===DateMySchool===
DateMySchool <ref>https://datemyschool.com</ref> was created by Balazs Alexa and Jean Meyer who were Columbia business students and was launched in November of 2010. It is an example of a website which allows people to meet others in their school or their area. The website gives users many options in terms of privacy and who can and cannot view their profile. Someone can make their profile visible only to certain schools or hidden only from certain schools. There are 350 schools currently participating in this dating service. This allows people who are squeamish about the idea of online dating, and embarrassed to have their friends find out, to try it without any scrutiny. There are also paid and unpaid memberships and different benefits accompany each one. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/fashion/27DATEMYSCHOOL.html?_r=0 "New York Times." 2011-02-25. Retrieved 2013-12-02.</ref> With the free membership you are allowed to browse other users but are not allowed access to their contact information or send a message.

===eHarmony===
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[http://www.eharmony.com/ eHarmony] was developed by Neil Clark Warren, a clinical psychologist who specialized in couples counseling, and launched in the United States in 2000. eHarmony bases its business and relationship building on scientific matching, 29 dimensions of compatibility and expert guidance. Scientific matching is based of Dr. Warren's 35 years of experience and analysis of marriage relationships. From that, he developed a way to score true compatibility between couples; he termed it 29 dimensions of compatibility, which is essentially based on core traits and viral attributes. Core traits are defining characteristics that remain the same throughout life. Viral attributes are life and learning experiences that shape one's personality as he or she ages. The system offers a clear analysis of the user's personality to match him or her up with a partner. Now, over a decade later, eharmony has expanded and is available in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia as well.

===OkCupid===
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[http://www.okcupid.com/ OkCupid] is one of the fastest growing online friendship and dating service providers. It was founded in New York City by Chris Coyne, Christian Rudder, Sam Yagan and Max Krohn (the four also founded Sparknotes). The website designed their matching system off the user's answers to multiple choice questions. It also questions how the user wants his or her potential date to answer the question, as well as the importance of the issue discussed. Along with their website, they also have a mobile app available.

[[File:Okcupid-screenshot-625x625.png|left|250px]][[File:Icon_1024x1024.png|right|75px]]The mobile app proves to be the most convenience to users. It has the ability to filter candidates based on age, ethnicity, income, height, interests, and more. OkCupid mobile app is similar to Tinder mobile app, in terms of suggesting potential candidates then giving the app user the option to swipe left (dislike) or swipe right (like). It's matched when two users both like each other, members allows to write a self description, and he/she can post multiple pictures to clarify and secure the viewer's interests. In addition to the features mentioned previously, OkCupid has an option of blocking inappropriate flirt, or candidate from contacting you again which Tinder doesn't have. OkCupid also shows how many people visited your profile and looked at your pictures, aside from the number, the person also has the ability to see the user that visited their profile. OkCupid also offers a paid version of the app which comes with features that protect your identity and lets you visit profiles without the users seeing you name. The app costs $9.95 a month, which is 46% less expensive than the average dating site.

Cosmopolitan also published a review regarding OkCupid's male users. The author, Alexandra Martell, showcases messages she received from men on the website which displayed their lack of social grace and a few sexist comments. This goes to prove that online dating may not be for everyone. <ref>http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/relationship-advice/why-guys-on-okcupid-are-the-worst "Cosmopolitan." 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2013-12-2.</ref>

===Match.com===
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[http://www.match.com/ Match.com] was founded in 1995 with the mission to help singles find new relationship. Match.com allows its users to write about themselves in self-bios and post photos of themselves on their profile. Users can then contact each other, if interested, through the sites anonymous email network. Any contact information is kept private through the site's privacy policy until the user is open to sharing.

In early 2013, Match.com was sued for $10 million, by Mary Kay Beckman after being attacked by her Match.com partner, Wade Mitchell Ridley. The two had allegedly gone out for 10 days and after Beckman broke up with Ridley, he continuously harassed her with phone calls and messages. Until one day, he stabbed Beckman and assaulted her. A week after the incident with Beckman, Ridley also attacked an ex-girlfriend of his. As a result, he was sentenced to 28 to 70 years in prison. This event brought up the issue of how safe online dating sites were and the responsibility of the provider to protect its users against sexual offenders and other dangerous people. <ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/woman-sues-match-com-10-million-after-brutal-attack-1C8119714 "NBC News." 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2013-12-2.</ref>

Match.com has made it possibly for people to find their other half. There are now more than 1 million people in the world whose parents met on Match.com. So its giving a scholarship to kids that parents met on match.com. Making the contest even more internet, the general public will choose the best of 10 finalists through Facebook and Twitter. Match CEO Sam Yagan says the pool of potential applicants could number 100,000, as it’s open to all U.S. 13- to 20-year-olds whose parents or stepparents met through the website.<ref>http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/matchcom-couples-have-created-over-1-million-children-and-on</ref>

===Christian Mingle===
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[http://www.christianmingle.com/ Christian Mingle] is for singles that are Christians seeking other Christian singles. The site features instant messaging services where you can chat with others about various topics from restaurants and good movies to when they first started believing in Christ. Other features include chatrooms, Bible verse of the day, two way matching services and dating tips. There are options to adjust privacy settings so others can view only what you choose to display on your profile. This is a dating service that allow people who share the same religious views, beliefs and values to get together and see if a connection sparks between them. Their slogan "Find God's Match for You™" has caused controversy over using God's name to promote a dating service. <ref> [http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-01-09/lifestyle/36273626_1_spark-networks-christianmingle-jdate "Evoking God Has Been Good to Christian Mingle".] ''Washington Post.'' 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2013-12-2. </ref>

===Plenty of Fish===
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[http://www.pof.com/ Plenty of Fish] was found by Markus Frind. It is one of the largest dating sites in the United States and in the United Kingdom. In 2008, it had an estimated of 36 million monthly users in the United States while it had about 8 million visitors in the United Kingdom. During the same year, Plenty of Fish earned approximately $10 million in advertising. People are attracted to this social site because it is free of charge. Anyone can sign up at no cost. The users are suggested to provide their personal information such as location, ethnicity, and personality to be used for the match making on the website. It will suggest the users of who will be likely to get along with your personality and background. It helps customizing the users' profile to fit the users' needs that can lead to a higher successful rate in a relationship. <ref> Nicole, Kristen. "Mashable." Mashable. 28 July 2008. Web. <http://mashable.com/2008/07/29/plentyoffish-us-uk-comscore/>.</ref>

===Ourtime.com===
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[http://www.ourtime.com/?notrack/ Ourtime] was adapted and owned by Match.com. It is in effort to find an online match for everyone from all walks of life and for those who are 50 or older. This website allows members to instant message, chat in the chat room platform, message board, email , set favorites, and privately converse with other members. Ourtime also has a mobile app that allows easy and convenient access to all the online features at user's fingertips. However, not all Ourtime Dating features are free to viewers For example, in order to send a message, set favorites, or send a flirt viewers will be asked to pay membership fees.

'''SoulSwipe''' is a dating site for black adults to meet, chat, and match with other black single. It has a similar concept as Tinder in which the user swipes either swipes right if they like the profile or swipes left if they don't. [https://www.yahoo.com/style/travel-culture-ruined-dating-190000442.html]
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'''Payment Plan'''s: <ref> http://www.thedatinggurus.com/review-of-ourtime-com-dating-site-for-people-50-and-over/ </ref> [[File:OurTime-Dating-App-1.jpg|right|150px]]

1. “Best Value Plan”, with a one-time payment of $75.43, which gets you six months at the rate of $12.57 per month.

2. “Standard Plan” with a one-time payment of $63.00, which gets you six months at the rate of $10.50 per month.

3. “Full Price” one month minimum, for $20.97.

<ref> http://www.ourtime.com/v3/datingtips </ref> '''Safety guidelines are provided on the main website to help enhance members' experience with cautions:'''

1. Meet up in public places

2. Don't exchange personal information like Social Security Number, address, or phone number.

3. Don't send money of any means (wiring money, or sending cash)

4. Beware of con-artist from a different country or from the U.S.

5. Rushing into conversation like "fate" or "destiny"

'''Pros:''' <ref> http://dating-websites.findthedata.com/l/417/OurTime-com</ref> [[File:AGE.png|right|600px]]

1. Easy sign up process

2. User friendly on website and app

3. Maximum of 30 photos per profile

4. Ability to promote visibility of the profile to others

5. Ourtime Dating profiles seemed to be real people profile

'''Cons:'''

1. Allowing younger members (20s,30,sand 40s) to join the website, which unintentionally create pressures to compete for the 50s and above

2. Solicitation for quick hook ups or sugar daddy potentials

3. Many photos in profile are not of the members themselves

4. No customer service phone number listed on the website

== Finding Love through the use of Mobile Apps==
As technology has grown, love between couples can also be found through apps--where they can trace people within your geographic area and look around to friends of your friends to match you up. This helps ensure there is less awkwardness and give a more secure sense as the people they are meeting are friends of a friend. Many of the dating website mentioned above has also gone with mobile apps, but some of these love-matching apps are exclusively apps.

===Tinder===
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[http://www.gotinder.com/ Tinder] is a fast growing location based dating mobile app available to Android and iOS users to connect to one another through the app, and even sync your Facebook account to meet people that your friends might know. Tinder has a target audience of men and women from the ages of 18 to 34 years old. This mobile app is completely free and all you need to do is register an account. Users can just download the mobile app on their iPhone or Android phones, and either manually enter personal information or connect through Facebook to create a profile. They can upload up to six profile photos and write a brief introduction on their profile. Users then select the range of distance they are interested in, and start scrolling through potential matches within the selected distance from where the user is. While scrolling through other users in the area, users swipe right on the heart icon if they're interested in the profile they are viewing, or they can swipe left on the X icon if they're not interested. Users are only matched if they both swiped to the right for each other. When there's a mutual interest, users get a notification of the match which enables them to message each other through the app messenger. Tinder reports 400 million matches in 2016 with approximately 4 million new matches per day. <ref>
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julie-spira/mobile-love-mobile-dating_b_4318293.html </ref> One of the major setbacks of Tinder is that there are flaws in security where the user's email and Facebook profile are revealed to others without the user's consent. This might cause an issue with the future use of this popular mobile dating app if users feel that their privacy with strangers is in question. <ref>
http://qz.com/150839/dating-app-tinder-is-still-exposing-personal-information/ </ref> Tinder is currently facing a controversial issue due to their new ad that features an Indian mother being "cool" with casual sex.[[http://qz.com/680548/tinders-new-ad-stars-an-indian-mom-whos-cool-with-casual-sex-and-indian-kids-are-freaking-out/]]

===Hinge===

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[http://hinge.co/ Hinge] is a mobile app that is much like Tinder. However, the "Hinge Model" <ref>http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/12/how-to-make-money-off-of-internet-romance/282034/</ref> is much more personable because it operates strictly through mutual friends on Facebook. As potential future dates come up on your screen you will know which friend of yours knows them, like "meeting someone at a dinner party on your phone". The "mutual friend" exclusivity allows for higher rates of potential first dates because it is easier to connect when people are familiar with the people you know. The fear of online dating is dramatically reduced with this application because one could always contact their mutual friend about the person in question, whereas mobile apps like Tinder contain users who are complete strangers. While online dating will never replace real-life courting, Hinge is certainly ahead of the curve with their business model by making it less risky for users to date "through the phone". Hinge might be charging their customers to pay for the app now because they have seen a decline in usage. [[http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/18/hinge-may-start-charging-users-as-it-zeroes-in-on-serious-dating/]]

===Grindr===

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[http://www.grindr/ Grindr] is a geo-social networking application geared towards gay, bisexual, and bi-curious men launched in 2009. It runs on iOS, BlackBerry OS, and Android devices. Available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, Grindr comes in both free and subscription-based versions (Grindr Xtra). The app makes use of the device geolocation, which allows users to locate other men within close proximity. This is accomplished through a user interface that displays a grid of representative pictures of men, arranged from nearest to farthest away. Tapping on a picture will display a brief profile for that user, as well as the option to chat, send pictures, and share one's location. <ref> http://www.ixdaily.com/grind/fcb940e3c609da88e7f3075a07f6061acaaaa19d/ </ref>There is also the advertisement free app called: Grindr Xtra. In May 2016, an investigation opened on a case that featured a hook up that happened through Grindr [[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/man-facing-drug-charge-hook-grindr-dies-overdose-article-1.2631893]] Grindr has been considered as an app for "casual sex".

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===Twine===
Twine is the mobile dating app available for iOS devices that allows singles to dates with people from their local areas based on their interest. The company behind Twine SpoonJuice LLC advertises that the app is anonymous until person reveals himself and that the app has best gender based ratio. Their flag feature ICE breaker helps starts conversations with other users by choosing the topic that best suits the users. Twine uses 'canvas' that consist of the gallery of pictures that the user like and that can be viewed by others to best match the interests. When two people like each other canvases their photos and profiles are revealed.
<ref>http://twine.me/</ref>
<ref>[http://hastrk3.com/serve?action=click&publisher_id=47536&site_id=41456&offer_id=266516&advertiser_sub_campaign=website], Twine App iTunes</ref>

===Grouper===

[[File:Grouper2.png|right|200px]]Grouper is a different type of online dating site.[http://www.grouper.com/ Grouper] is a new version of the way that you can date online. Through Grouper, you are given the ability to connect with friends of friends to go on a date. GROUPER gives you the ability to anonymously choose friends-of-friends to meet. It allows the people going on a date to each bring 2 friends. It uses Facebook to set up these groups based on their age, interests, education, and lifestyle. <ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/pros-and-cons-of-online-dating-sites-2013-1?op=1</ref> This site makes it less dangerous to meet strangers since both dates get to bring along two friends. Also, Grouper makes reservations at the place of the date and provides a free drink. The negatives of this site are the date is a blind date and users have to pay $20 per person per date. Grouper doesn’t allow users see pictures or other information before the date. Grouper is interesting and different from other dating sites though this site might be better for meeting a group of new people rather than finding a life partner. It's a great way to meet people you don't have speak to the person before hand, you just set up a place to meet. I know it sounds crazy but it's adventurous! It's a great new way to meet someone spontaneously!
<ref>http://grouper.com/</ref>

===Coffee Meets Bagel===
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Coffee Meets Bagel is an app founded by 3 sisters in New York City, Arum, Dawoon, and Soo. Although there are millions of people in New York, they are generally in a rush and do not have the time to go out and look for a date. Following this theory, they wanted to make it fun and exciting with something their users can look forward to each and every day during their lunch or coffee breaks. They created the app on three guiding principles, where your dating life should remain private unless you want to tell others, your friends are the best conduits for your dates, and meeting quality people doesn't have to be so awkward or complicated. <ref>https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/about/</ref> Unlike the other dating apps, they decided to change it up and deliver their users only one match, or a "Bagel" every day at 12pm using their Facebook profiles to find a match. Once they received their "Bagel," they have 7 days to either like or pass. The 3 sisters also had appeared on ABC's Shark Tank, where they wanted to look for an investor for their company. Even though they were unable to make an offer with one of the sharks, they turned down Mark Cuban, who offered $30 million for the entire company because they believed that it would grow and eventually worth more than that.[[http://techcrunch.com/video/eat-pray-swipe-app-dating/519622344/]]

This is interesting. It is a great idea because the fact that it is very casual only helps. Many people are afraid to date because it can be awkward if too much is expected, and it is also time consuming. With something like this being possible, I think it opens many more doors. It just makes things easier.

===Bumble===
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Bumble is a dating app founded by a former co-founder and Vice President of Tinder, Whitney Wolfe. The app, like Tinder, is location-based. The profiles are also populated with Facebook information so that fake profiles can be minimized. Profiles show up on the feed of the user's app and the user can decide to swipe right if they "like" the person, or they can swipe left to continue on with the swiping. Matches occur when two people swipe right on each other when browsing through potential candidates. Bumble profiles show up to 5 photos, location of the person, job title, education and an optional short biography. Bumble users are able to choose their preferences on age range. Bumble has featured new features that become easier for men to use. [[http://mashable.com/2016/04/25/bumble-24-hours-men/]]<ref>https://bumble.com/en-us/about</ref>
<ref>http://mashable.com/2014/11/24/former-tinder-execs-bumble/#n17g_FzUSOqJ</ref>
 
Bumble has one requirement that Tinder doesn't have: women make the first move. If the woman does not message her match within 24 hours following the match, the connection will be lost forever. In terms of same-sex matches, either person can make the first move in the same time span before the connection diminishes. Whitney Wolfe thought of the idea for this app because she believed the Tinder app was shallow and unsafe. Guys merely used Tinder for the sole purpose of hooking up, which contradicts the idea of dating apps. By implementing the requirement of the girl making the first move, it is supposedly safer. However, just because Bumble has this one requirement doesn't make the app any less shallow. If anything, it can be argued that Bumble is just as shallow or even more shallow than Tinder. People view these profiles based on photos and job title, which can encourage users to be shallow.

While this is a great concept, women should not be afraid to make the first move, it is even more shallow being based off job titles. It is pretty much inferring a woman will message a male if he is good looking and has a good job, while both of these factors are important, what ever happened to personality? The app might have more success if it was less shallow and focused on other objectives as well.

===The League===
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The League is a dating app created by Amanda Bradford for "elite individuals". Amanda Bradford managed to raise $2.1 million dollars for the app within 2 months of launching the app in California. The League pulls information from LinkedIn and Facebook and this is to ensure that users create a quality profile who is serious about dating. The aim of the app is match up "intelligent, elite, and successful" singles.
<ref>www.theleague.com/</ref>
<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/we-got-inside-the-tinder-for-elites-heres-what-its-like-to-use-2015-9</ref>
 
Elite is not just for anyone compared to Tinder. It is considered the elite of Tinder, in addition to linking your personal and work life to the dating app. “The brand of The League is really for these ambitious driven, young professionals that want to date other ambitious, driven young professionals,” explained Amanda Bradford, founder of The League. There is a wait list or in order to cut the line, you would have to get a VIP pass from someone who is already a member. Someone in San Francisco had even tried selling their VIP pass for $100 on CraigsList! Once you're in, each member gets at least 5 matches at the end of the day. The ultimate goal of The League is to create power couples. The league has been keeping up with the times and as of April 28th, 2016 has updated its features. [[http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/28/the-league-launches-a-rebuilt-event-centric-dating-app/]]

==Finding Love Through Gaming Apps==
Many people today are well acquainted with what anime is and often times while searching the web or blogging on Tumblr, people see questions like "who is your anime crush?" or "which celebrity or fictional character do you have the biggest crush on?" This is because often times, while people are reading, watching movies, shows or anime, they tend to feel connected to certain characters and may develop a crush on them. Also, especially for girls who watch anime, they find that they can find the perfect guy for them in animes. Similarly, guys may feel a certain attraction for fictional girls as well or develop an idea of what kind of girl they may want based on what they see in books, movies, or anime. However, because these are fictional characters, those types of characters are hard to come across in real life and many people then turn to games or apps on their smartphones that will allow them to experience the love they crave. Others may feel more comfortable writing their own love stories as well.

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One such game app on the phone which first came out in Japan is created by Voltage Inc. This game is called "Be My Princess" which is the English version of "Ouji-sama no Puropozu". "Ouji-sama" is translated to "Prince" which means this is a game where an average girl can experience a love story with a prince. In the game, the user will read the various characters/stories of each prince and will then proceed to download the character's story to which she felt the most attraction for. The storyline of this game is that the user is a girl who is studying abroad and there she meets six princes who are the next in line for their kingdoms' thrones. Of course, then the romance will build between the user and one of the princes.

There are many other games like this such as users who encounter vampires instead of princes for those who have such fantasies or preferences. Of course, there are also things like spending a vacation away and meeting boys living next door and whatnot. Usually, after the game is completed with one character, the user can choose to restart and complete the other storylines as well. Also, usually, the games allow the users a couple of options to pick from when dialogue occurs in the game and then based on the choice of the user, the love story progresses from there.

For many who can't find romance in real life or are not satisfied with the people they meet in real life, these types of games are a great way of escape as well as a great means of giving them satisfaction and happiness. It is simply the corny and romantic things that the characters say and do that make the users' hearts flutter. Thus, just a game and a couple of fictional characters is sufficient for one to find love in. In fact, while watching anime, reading stories, and watching movies, just watching others experience a sweet romance is enough for some people to feel happy and satisfied.

While looking in the app store, regardless of either Andriod or Apple, they now have apps that allow people to find partners in their neighborhood or other places in the world. Apps such as Zoosk and Sayhi show how new media completed changed the dating game, no more letters now its all about chats.

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==Problems With Social Media Love==

Long ago, dating is uncommon but arranged marriage widely practiced and promote before courtship. A walk in backyard would post a big problem for potential couple, a chaperon is always require in this occasion. Sexual intimacy is forbidden until marriage, unless it was unlawful act of fornication between hidden lovers. The origin of the "F-Word" has different meanings to it than what it stands for today; it used to stand for "Fornication Under Consent of The King" or "Fornication Under Command of the King" <ref>http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl-f-word.htm/The True Origin of The F-Word </ref> or "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" (committing adultery) <ref> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuck </ref> but today the same word is slipping through the lips as easy as a "how are you?" regardless of its offensiveness.

In the 60s, the 70s, and the 80s, “dating” meant almost the same thing to everyone. Two people meet in person, to engage in innocent activities like eating dinner and watching a movie and possibly other activities to get to know one another. Definition of dating is varies between people, generation, cultures and countries. As time went on, today generations defined "dating" as hot chemistry, heated friendship, and plenty of physical interactions. Online virtual dating involves two people or more people interaction and act as couple online but not in real life.

Today, in the world of Snapchat, Tinder, Grindr, Twitter, Facebook and the rest of it, dating can mean all sorts of things, and sometimes nothing at all. Dating can meeting up to see where it goes, to hook up once or multiple times, to find a potential girlfriend or boyfriend, or simply browsing. Various questions presents to the subject of love and dating such as, are we dating if we hook up? If we “talk” every day over text, are we at least involved? If you don’t return my text within five minutes, did you just break up with me? <ref> http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/09/27/digital-technology-romantic-relationships </ref> Phone texting, social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook played a major role in changing the way people get to know another and the way couples interact to build their relationship. All kinds of misunderstandings can result in these methods of communication; texting does not convey emotions and social media platforms are not private enough for intimate discussions.

Raised online, millennials have an entirely different world to contend with—one that makes rules and boundaries highly individual and exasperatingly unclear. The onslaught of social technology means there is no standard dating etiquette anymore. There are also a lot of scams and invasion of privacy caused by the social networking apps and websites.

[[File:Marriage_Divorce_rates-stacked.png|right|800px]] Issues occur when the number of online connections you have is more important than the quality of those connections, and when 140-character messages are given more space in your life than actual, unedited conversations, chances are you’re going to feel terribly lonely. And abject loneliness doesn’t facilitate healthy romantic relationships. Besides poor quality connections mean poor communication and poor relationship qualities. Break up and divorce are the result of poor relationship quality from the beginning, statistic showed an extreme increased in divorce rate From 1900 to 2001 at the rate of 0.7 to 4.0. <ref> http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005044.html </ref>. Online dating has made easier for people to meet, date and marriage. Accompany short life-span of online dating poses short marriage and quick divorce for the lack of quality connections. <ref> http://www.macdesign.net/academic/mat2050/mat2050-submitted/u03a1-Charts_Tables_and_Graphs_Problem_Set.html </ref>

Dating sites and apps have also lessen the romantic aspect of dating and meeting someone in real life as many now use these sites to hook up. Last millennium 72% of us met our partners at school or university, at work or in networks of family or friends. The other 28%, presumably, met the loves of their lives by tripping over them as they lay in their own filth outside a Black Country pub. Or such were mating rites in my day. The internet is revolutionary because it renders it easy for us to make contact with people we don't know and, better yet, those who don't necessarily live within the area. But, this also means that people can lie about certain information as well as you don't really get a great understanding of them until you meet up in real life.

Social media sites and new apps have changed the dating game but that doesn't necessarily mean that love itself has changed. Dating and dating etiquette have changed since the beginning of "dating," and new technology will only help it evolve and change even more. Since there is no objective right or wrong way to date, these new examples of media that aid in the dating process should just be seen as a new way to meet people and engage in a relationship. These sites and apps will change the way people interact and learn about each other but ultimately will achieve similar results in the long run as dating before their existence.

Dating through social media can also result in problems known at cat-fishing. Cat-fishing is the usage of a fake identity by one via online platforms. Social media allows people to pretend to be someone else. Cat-fishing may result in extreme dangers since you do not know whether the person you met through social media is a potential rapist. Cat-fishing is not only used by other users pretending to be someone else, but also by hackers who just want to steal your information. Often times, they portray themselves to be attractive individuals and then send automated messages that at first seem to be real, but turn out to be phony. Throughout this conversation, the "bot" will ask realistic questions and make realistic statements, making it easy for someone to be misled. Cat-fishing has become so popular, in 2010 a documentary turned television show was created with the same name on MTV by Nev Schulman. Towards the end of the 2010 documentary Catfish, Nev finally meets the woman with whom he’s carried on a long-term online relationship. To Nev's surprise Megan is actually Angela, who is married and in her mid 40's. Angela's husband, Vince, tells a metaphorical story, which inspired the name of the film: "They used to tank cod from Alaska all the way to China. They’d keep them in vats in the ship. By the time the codfish reached China, the flesh was mush and tasteless. So this guy came up with the idea that if you put these cods in these big vats, put some catfish in with them and the catfish will keep the cod agile. And there are those people who are catfish in life. And they keep you on your toes. They keep you guessing, they keep you thinking, they keep you fresh. And I thank god for the catfish because we would be droll, boring and dull if we didn't have somebody nipping at our fin."<ref> http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/01/18/catfish_meaning_and_definition_term_for_online_hoaxes_has_a_surprisingly.html </ref>

[[File:Tumblr_inline_nbk7aseen41sygdiu.png|right|600px]] In addition to cat-fishing, dating through social media poses other problems such as meeting people who do not have genuine intentions. While some people turn to dating sites and apps to find true love, there are others that use it entirely to find sexual partners. They take advantage of the users looking for something truly special and come across as genuine until they get what they want. Online dating contributes to the crime rates such as, kidnapping, rapes, cyber stalking, robbery, scams, prostitution ads and identify fraud. According to research more than 10% of dating profiles online are fake, and 80% of dating profiles lie about their age. The 4,467 victims who reported being the victim of an online dating crime are a small percentage of the total number of victims. Extreme cautions are require for online users when it comes to online dating services. <ref> http://www.consumersdigest.com/special-reports/proceed-with-caution-the-truth-about-online-dating/P2 </ref>

The most recent update to the mobile app "Snapchat" involves placing emoji icons next to names of the people you most frequently chat with. The controversy with this update in terms of modern dating is that it creates a visual for where exactly you socially stand with the people you interact with. <ref> http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/04/08/snapchats-controversial-emoji-update-an-explainer-for-the-old-andor-confused/ </ref> For example, if there is a "yellow heart" next to a person's name, that is the highest level of intimacy through the application because it means that you and the other person are each other's #1 best friend, which is usually your significant other or person that you like the most. Imagine slowly watching this yellow heart change into a different emoji each week because your relationship with that person is going through trouble? Social media can certainly drive a person insane and this update essentially establishes a social hierarchy on your phone. Picture a couple fighting because the yellow heart disappeared. Does this hint toward infidelity? Who else are they snap chatting more than me? This update can lead to much insecurity and frustration.

While you are the only one that can see the levels of friendship on your phone, Snapchat had not always been this way. Many people find more comfort in this update than its previous version. "The old best friends feature let anyone see the three people to which you send snaps most frequently, basically letting you spy on your friends and lovers to see who they're chatting with most".<ref> http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2480431,00.asp </ref> You can imagine the hostility that was created when this information.

It is not just Snapchat. All forms of social media from Facebook to Instagram has poisoned romance for our generation. The constant attention we all give to these applications has taken the passion out of meeting someone and getting to know them naturally. Everyone has become private detectives on these applications, dissecting online profiles to get to know an individual rather than finding out in real life. Some people even believe that online profiles are the exact mirror of a person, what they're really like in real-life but unfortunately this is rarely the case.

==Social Dangers==
Finding love in new media is dangerous. At the end of the day, you never truly know who you are meeting until you meet them. Because of this, many dangerous people have taken advantage of New Media. A CNN articles states, “38 million Facebook account are fake”.<ref> http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/02/tech/social-media/facebook-fake-accounts/ </ref> People are creating fake persona’s to hack into others personal information or lure them into unwanted circumstances by creating a profile attracts them. Fake accounts are real and is a terror to this new social networking phase of society. Money is being stolen, lives are being destroyed, children are being kidnapped because these accounts are selling false hope and fake dreams. As appealing for teenagers are it to get the approval of their fellow peers, by uploading material that boosts their confidence, it is as appealing to sexual predators.Sexual predators often prey on unsuspecting teens and adults using forms of new media. Whether it's creating a fake ad in an online newspaper or posting on online chat rooms to engage potential victims. Hiding one's identity is much easier due to the advances in social networking. Sites often try to add special features such as verifying emails to ensure that the email addresses used are linked to real people. But there is no way to actually ensure that the person who claims to own the email address is actually who they say they are. People often create multiple email addresses to get around this security feature.

==Social Media and Relationships==

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A new phenomenon caused by social media is "social media envy". People often post pictures and statements of their loved ones on social media. You may find a post about how much someone loves their significant other or how beautiful they are. This kind of outpour of affection online creates a feeling of envy towards the partner of someone who is not getting that attention online. Being someone's WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday) or MCM (Man Crush Monday) is a title that most would love to have. Social media has opened the door to people seeking validation of love online rather than in person. Liking your partner's picture equates to an act of love in real life. These people in turn direct that feeling of neglect onto their loved ones. They question why aren't they broadcasting their love via social media like those couples on Facebook or Instagram? This display of insecurity is hurtful to their partner. It's now more about the how they display their affection online versus their real life actions. People are trying to compete with others virtual displays of affection instead of actually taking the time to spend with their partner and enjoy real life tokens of love. There are so many ways to show someone that we love them, such as sending flowers or telling them face-to-face how we feel.

Besides social media envy, your social media habits can also effect your relationship. According to a 2014 study by the University of Oxford Internet Institute<ref> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/15/social-media-study-finds-_n_3086518.html/ </ref>, out of 24,000 married couples, people that used more than 5 social media sites experienced a decrease in levels of relationship satisfaction. Trying to maintain so many different forms of communication undermines actual relationship ties. People spend more time keeping their social media ties intact. Relationships suffer because couples are interacting less face-to-face.

==References==

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== '''Love''' ==

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"Love" is the English word which describes the intense feeling of deep affection towards a person or thing. It is commonly expressed between those dear to heart like, parents, siblings, family in general, friends and significant others. Love in its various forms acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the creative arts. Love may be understood as a function to keep human beings together against menaces and to facilitate the continuation of the species.

==Definition==
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The Origin of the word love is derived from the Old English word "''leof''", which means 'dear' and the Middle English word "''lufu''". It also is related to the German word "''luba''". The Romans used the Latin words "''lubere''" and "''libere''", meaning to please to express love. The word "love" can have a variety of related but distinct meanings in different contexts. Many other languages use multiple words to express some of the different concepts that English relies mainly on "love" to encapsulate. One example is the plurality of Greek words for "love." Cultural differences in conceptualizing love thus doubly impede the establishment of a universal definition.

Although the nature or essence of love is a subject of frequent debate, different aspects of the word can be clarified by determining what isn't love. Love as a general expression of positive sentiment (a stronger form of like) is commonly contrasted with hate (or neutral apathy); as a less sexual and more emotionally intimate form of romantic attachment, love is commonly contrasted with lust; and as an interpersonal relationship with romantic overtones, love is sometimes contrasted with friendship, although the word love is often applied to close friendships. To experience desire or take pleasure in something is a form of love. In the context of a sexual relationship, love can be the attraction shared by lovers based on sexual desire.

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'''Levels of Love according to the Ancient Greek:'''<ref> http://www.yourdictionary.com/love </ref>

'''Agape''' - Means love in modern day Greek, but in ancient times referred to a pure love without sexual connotations

'''Eros''' - Includes passionate love full of desire and longing

'''Philia''' - Mentioned by Aristotle, meant a dispassionate, virtuous and unselfish love

'''Xenia''' - Includes hospitality, and refers to a type of love most would consider charity or giving.

Synonyms for love are affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, fondness and passion.

Antonyms for love are abomination, hate, hatred and loathing.

==How to express and write your love and affection in many different languages==

'''Language I love you '''
/English - I love you/

/Afrikaans - Ek het jou lief/
/Albanian - Te dua

/Arabic احبك- Ana behibak (to male)
/Arabic - Ana behibek (to female)

/Armenian - Yes kez sirumem

/Bambara - M’bi fe

/Bengali - Ami tomake bhalobashi (pronounced: Amee toe-ma-kee bhalo-bashee)

/Belarusian - Ya tabe kahayu

/Bisaya - Nahigugma ako kanimo

/Bulgarian - Obicham te

/Cambodian - Soro lahn nhee ah

/Catalan - T’estima

/Cherokee - Tsi ge yu i

/Cheyenne - Ne mohotatse

/Chichewa - Ndimakukonda

/Cantonese - Ngo oiy ney a (我愛你)

/Mandarin - Wo ai ni (我爱你)

/Comanche - U kamakutu nu

/Corsican - Ti tengu caru (to male)

/Cree - Kisakihitin

/Creole - Mi aime jou

/Croatian - Volim te

/Czech - Miluji te (mám tě rád)

/Danish - Jeg Elsker Dig/Dutch - Ik hou van jou

/Elvish - Amin mela lle (from The Lord of The Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien)

/Esperanto - Mi amas vin

/Estonian - Ma armastan sind

/Ethiopian - Afgreki’

/Faroese - Eg elski teg

/Farsi - Doset daram

/Filipino - Mahal kita

/Finnish - Mina rakastan sinua

/French - Je t’aime, Je t’adore

/Frisian - Ik hald fan dy

/Gaelic - Ta gra agam ort

/Georgian - Mikvarhar

/German - Ich liebe dich

/Greek - S’agapo(Σ’ αγαπώ)

/Gujarati - Hoo thunay prem karoo choo

/Hiligaynon - Palangga ko ikaw

/Hawaiian - Aloha Au Ia`oe

/Hebrew To female - “ani ohev otach” (said by male) “ohevet Otach” (said by female)To male - “ani ohev otcha” (said by male) “Ohevet ot’cha” (said by female)

/Hiligaynon - Guina higugma ko ikaw

/Hindi - Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae/Hmong - Kuv hlub koj

/Hopi - Nu’ umi unangwa’ta

/Hungarian - Szeretlek

/Icelandic - Ég elska þig ( said like : yegh elska thigh)

/Ilonggo - Palangga ko ikaw

/Indonesian - Saya cinta padamu

/Inuit - Negligevapse

/Irish - Taim i’ ngra leat

/Italian - Ti amo

/Japanese - Aishiteru or Anata ga daisuki desu

/Kannada - Naanu ninna preetisuttene

/Kapampangan - Kaluguran daka

/Kiswahili - Nakupenda

/Konkani - Tu magel moga cho

/Korean - Sarang Heyo or Nanun tangshinul sarang hamnida (사랑해)

/Latin - Te amo

/Latvian - Es tevi miilu/Lebanese - Bahibak

/Lithuanian - Tave myliu/Luxembourgeois - Ech hun dech gaer

/Macedonian - Te Sakam

/Malay - Saya cintakan mu / Aku cinta padamu

/Malayalam - Njan Ninne Premikunnu/Maltese - Inhobbok

/Marathi - Me tula prem karto

/Mohawk - Kanbhik

/Moroccan - Ana moajaba bik

/Nahuatl - Ni mits neki/Navaho - Ayor anosh’ni

/Ndebele - Niyakutanda

/Nepali- Mah timi lai moho garchu

/Norwegian Bokmaal - Jeg elsker deg

/Nyonrsk - Eg elskar deg

/Pandacan - Syota na kita!!

/Pangasinan - Inaru Taka

/Papiamento - Mi ta stimabo

/Persian - Doo-set daaram ( دوستت دارم)

/Pig Latin - Iay ovlay ouyay

/Polish - Kocham Ciebie

/Portuguese - Eu te amo

/Punjabi - Meh tinu pyar kardi ah/ Meh tinu pyar karda ah

/Romanian - Te iubesc

/Russian - Ya tebya liubliu (я люблю тебя)

/Scot Gaelic - Tha gra\dh agam ort

/Serbian - Volim te

/Setswana - Ke a go rata

/Sign Language - [[File:I-love-you-sign-language.gif|150px]]

/Sindhi - Maa tokhe pyar kendo ahyan

/Sioux - Techihhila/Slovak - Lu`bim ta

/Slovenian - Ljubim te

/Spanish - Te quiero / Te amo

/Swahili - Ninapenda wewe

/Swedish - Jag älskar dig

/Swiss-German - Ich lieb Di

/Surinam - Mi lobi joe

/Tagalog - Mahal kita

/Taiwanese - Wa ga ei li

/Tahitian - Ua Here Vau Ia Oe

/Tamil - Nan unnai kathalikaraen

/Telugu - Nenu ninnu premistunnanu

/Thai - Phom rak khun/Tunisian - Ha eh bak

/Turkish - Seni Seviyorum

/Ukrainian - Ya tebe kahayu

/Urdu - Mai aap say pyaar karta hoo

/Vietnamese - To female - Anh Yêu Em & -to male- Em Yêu Anh

/Welsh - ‘Rwy’n dy garu di

/Yiddish - Ikh hob dikh

/Yoruba - Mo ni fe

/Zazi - Ezhele hezdege

/Zuni - Tom ho’ ichema

<ref>https://www.tumblr.com/search/how%20to%20write%20i%20love%20you%20in%20different%20languages</ref>

== Finding Love Through New Media==
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In the past couple of years there has been an increase in long-distance relationships. That can be explained by the increase in dating websites as well as the convenience some people feel of having a partner who is not nearby. The dating websites do not limit people to long-distance relationships, in fact they try to promote finding someone who is as close to you as possible (physically and emotionally). There's no denying the impact technology has made on our relationships, including the most significant ones. Last year more than one-third of new marriages started online. The world of online dating is evolving along with the rest of social media.

As humans evolved through time and we have inevitably taken on more tasks and goals asides from our basic instincts like eat, survive and mate to reproduce. Today we want love, connection, happiness and above all to be able to share those feelings with a potential mate. Dating websites are used as a way to connect people with potential mates. In the past couple of years there has been a change in the way that people use dating sites. Dating sites are becoming aware that some people use these sites for other purposes besides finding love. A significant percentage of these users are seeking friends and/or business partners. Marriage is no longer a priority for most people that use these dating sites.There's a new wave of dating sites that combine getting people together and networking. These new wave of ''"social dating networks"'' are introducing people to a more engaging way to find love and make connections.

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===DateMySchool===
DateMySchool <ref>https://datemyschool.com</ref> was created by Balazs Alexa and Jean Meyer who were Columbia business students and was launched in November of 2010. It is an example of a website which allows people to meet others in their school or their area. The website gives users many options in terms of privacy and who can and cannot view their profile. Someone can make their profile visible only to certain schools or hidden only from certain schools. There are 350 schools currently participating in this dating service. This allows people who are squeamish about the idea of online dating, and embarrassed to have their friends find out, to try it without any scrutiny. There are also paid and unpaid memberships and different benefits accompany each one. <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/fashion/27DATEMYSCHOOL.html?_r=0 "New York Times." 2011-02-25. Retrieved 2013-12-02.</ref> With the free membership you are allowed to browse other users but are not allowed access to their contact information or send a message.

===eHarmony===
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[http://www.eharmony.com/ eHarmony] was developed by Neil Clark Warren, a clinical psychologist who specialized in couples counseling, and launched in the United States in 2000. eHarmony bases its business and relationship building on scientific matching, 29 dimensions of compatibility and expert guidance. Scientific matching is based of Dr. Warren's 35 years of experience and analysis of marriage relationships. From that, he developed a way to score true compatibility between couples; he termed it 29 dimensions of compatibility, which is essentially based on core traits and viral attributes. Core traits are defining characteristics that remain the same throughout life. Viral attributes are life and learning experiences that shape one's personality as he or she ages. The system offers a clear analysis of the user's personality to match him or her up with a partner. Now, over a decade later, eharmony has expanded and is available in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia as well.

===OkCupid===
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[http://www.okcupid.com/ OkCupid] is one of the fastest growing online friendship and dating service providers. It was founded in New York City by Chris Coyne, Christian Rudder, Sam Yagan and Max Krohn (the four also founded Sparknotes). The website designed their matching system off the user's answers to multiple choice questions. It also questions how the user wants his or her potential date to answer the question, as well as the importance of the issue discussed. Along with their website, they also have a mobile app available.

[[File:Okcupid-screenshot-625x625.png|left|250px]][[File:Icon_1024x1024.png|right|75px]]The mobile app proves to be the most convenience to users. It has the ability to filter candidates based on age, ethnicity, income, height, interests, and more. OkCupid mobile app is similar to Tinder mobile app, in terms of suggesting potential candidates then giving the app user the option to swipe left (dislike) or swipe right (like). It's matched when two users both like each other, members allows to write a self description, and he/she can post multiple pictures to clarify and secure the viewer's interests. In addition to the features mentioned previously, OkCupid has an option of blocking inappropriate flirt, or candidate from contacting you again which Tinder doesn't have. OkCupid also shows how many people visited your profile and looked at your pictures, aside from the number, the person also has the ability to see the user that visited their profile. OkCupid also offers a paid version of the app which comes with features that protect your identity and lets you visit profiles without the users seeing you name. The app costs $9.95 a month, which is 46% less expensive than the average dating site.

Cosmopolitan also published a review regarding OkCupid's male users. The author, Alexandra Martell, showcases messages she received from men on the website which displayed their lack of social grace and a few sexist comments. This goes to prove that online dating may not be for everyone. <ref>http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/relationship-advice/why-guys-on-okcupid-are-the-worst "Cosmopolitan." 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2013-12-2.</ref>

===Match.com===
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[http://www.match.com/ Match.com] was founded in 1995 with the mission to help singles find new relationship. Match.com allows its users to write about themselves in self-bios and post photos of themselves on their profile. Users can then contact each other, if interested, through the sites anonymous email network. Any contact information is kept private through the site's privacy policy until the user is open to sharing.

In early 2013, Match.com was sued for $10 million, by Mary Kay Beckman after being attacked by her Match.com partner, Wade Mitchell Ridley. The two had allegedly gone out for 10 days and after Beckman broke up with Ridley, he continuously harassed her with phone calls and messages. Until one day, he stabbed Beckman and assaulted her. A week after the incident with Beckman, Ridley also attacked an ex-girlfriend of his. As a result, he was sentenced to 28 to 70 years in prison. This event brought up the issue of how safe online dating sites were and the responsibility of the provider to protect its users against sexual offenders and other dangerous people. <ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/woman-sues-match-com-10-million-after-brutal-attack-1C8119714 "NBC News." 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2013-12-2.</ref>

Match.com has made it possibly for people to find their other half. There are now more than 1 million people in the world whose parents met on Match.com. So its giving a scholarship to kids that parents met on match.com. Making the contest even more internet, the general public will choose the best of 10 finalists through Facebook and Twitter. Match CEO Sam Yagan says the pool of potential applicants could number 100,000, as it’s open to all U.S. 13- to 20-year-olds whose parents or stepparents met through the website.<ref>http://www.buzzfeed.com/sapna/matchcom-couples-have-created-over-1-million-children-and-on</ref>

===Christian Mingle===
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[http://www.christianmingle.com/ Christian Mingle] is for singles that are Christians seeking other Christian singles. The site features instant messaging services where you can chat with others about various topics from restaurants and good movies to when they first started believing in Christ. Other features include chatrooms, Bible verse of the day, two way matching services and dating tips. There are options to adjust privacy settings so others can view only what you choose to display on your profile. This is a dating service that allow people who share the same religious views, beliefs and values to get together and see if a connection sparks between them. Their slogan "Find God's Match for You™" has caused controversy over using God's name to promote a dating service. <ref> [http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-01-09/lifestyle/36273626_1_spark-networks-christianmingle-jdate "Evoking God Has Been Good to Christian Mingle".] ''Washington Post.'' 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2013-12-2. </ref>

===Plenty of Fish===
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[http://www.pof.com/ Plenty of Fish] was found by Markus Frind. It is one of the largest dating sites in the United States and in the United Kingdom. In 2008, it had an estimated of 36 million monthly users in the United States while it had about 8 million visitors in the United Kingdom. During the same year, Plenty of Fish earned approximately $10 million in advertising. People are attracted to this social site because it is free of charge. Anyone can sign up at no cost. The users are suggested to provide their personal information such as location, ethnicity, and personality to be used for the match making on the website. It will suggest the users of who will be likely to get along with your personality and background. It helps customizing the users' profile to fit the users' needs that can lead to a higher successful rate in a relationship. <ref> Nicole, Kristen. "Mashable." Mashable. 28 July 2008. Web. <http://mashable.com/2008/07/29/plentyoffish-us-uk-comscore/>.</ref>

===Ourtime.com===
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[http://www.ourtime.com/?notrack/ Ourtime] was adapted and owned by Match.com. It is in effort to find an online match for everyone from all walks of life and for those who are 50 or older. This website allows members to instant message, chat in the chat room platform, message board, email , set favorites, and privately converse with other members. Ourtime also has a mobile app that allows easy and convenient access to all the online features at user's fingertips. However, not all Ourtime Dating features are free to viewers For example, in order to send a message, set favorites, or send a flirt viewers will be asked to pay membership fees.

'''SoulSwipe''' is a dating site for black adults to meet, chat, and match with other black single. It has a similar concept as Tinder in which the user swipes either swipes right if they like the profile or swipes left if they don't. [https://www.yahoo.com/style/travel-culture-ruined-dating-190000442.html]
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'''Payment Plan'''s: <ref> http://www.thedatinggurus.com/review-of-ourtime-com-dating-site-for-people-50-and-over/ </ref> [[File:OurTime-Dating-App-1.jpg|right|150px]]

1. “Best Value Plan”, with a one-time payment of $75.43, which gets you six months at the rate of $12.57 per month.

2. “Standard Plan” with a one-time payment of $63.00, which gets you six months at the rate of $10.50 per month.

3. “Full Price” one month minimum, for $20.97.

<ref> http://www.ourtime.com/v3/datingtips </ref> '''Safety guidelines are provided on the main website to help enhance members' experience with cautions:'''

1. Meet up in public places

2. Don't exchange personal information like Social Security Number, address, or phone number.

3. Don't send money of any means (wiring money, or sending cash)

4. Beware of con-artist from a different country or from the U.S.

5. Rushing into conversation like "fate" or "destiny"

'''Pros:''' <ref> http://dating-websites.findthedata.com/l/417/OurTime-com</ref> [[File:AGE.png|right|600px]]

1. Easy sign up process

2. User friendly on website and app

3. Maximum of 30 photos per profile

4. Ability to promote visibility of the profile to others

5. Ourtime Dating profiles seemed to be real people profile

'''Cons:'''

1. Allowing younger members (20s,30,sand 40s) to join the website, which unintentionally create pressures to compete for the 50s and above

2. Solicitation for quick hook ups or sugar daddy potentials

3. Many photos in profile are not of the members themselves

4. No customer service phone number listed on the website

== Finding Love through the use of Mobile Apps==
As technology has grown, love between couples can also be found through apps--where they can trace people within your geographic area and look around to friends of your friends to match you up. This helps ensure there is less awkwardness and give a more secure sense as the people they are meeting are friends of a friend. Many of the dating website mentioned above has also gone with mobile apps, but some of these love-matching apps are exclusively apps.

===Tinder===
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[http://www.gotinder.com/ Tinder] is a fast growing location based dating mobile app available to Android and iOS users to connect to one another through the app, and even sync your Facebook account to meet people that your friends might know. Tinder has a target audience of men and women from the ages of 18 to 34 years old. This mobile app is completely free and all you need to do is register an account. Users can just download the mobile app on their iPhone or Android phones, and either manually enter personal information or connect through Facebook to create a profile. They can upload up to six profile photos and write a brief introduction on their profile. Users then select the range of distance they are interested in, and start scrolling through potential matches within the selected distance from where the user is. While scrolling through other users in the area, users swipe right on the heart icon if they're interested in the profile they are viewing, or they can swipe left on the X icon if they're not interested. Users are only matched if they both swiped to the right for each other. When there's a mutual interest, users get a notification of the match which enables them to message each other through the app messenger. Tinder reports 400 million matches in 2016 with approximately 4 million new matches per day. <ref>
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/julie-spira/mobile-love-mobile-dating_b_4318293.html </ref> One of the major setbacks of Tinder is that there are flaws in security where the user's email and Facebook profile are revealed to others without the user's consent. This might cause an issue with the future use of this popular mobile dating app if users feel that their privacy with strangers is in question. <ref>
http://qz.com/150839/dating-app-tinder-is-still-exposing-personal-information/ </ref> Tinder is currently facing a controversial issue due to their new ad that features an Indian mother being "cool" with casual sex.[[http://qz.com/680548/tinders-new-ad-stars-an-indian-mom-whos-cool-with-casual-sex-and-indian-kids-are-freaking-out/]]

===Hinge===

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[http://hinge.co/ Hinge] is a mobile app that is much like Tinder. However, the "Hinge Model" <ref>http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/12/how-to-make-money-off-of-internet-romance/282034/</ref> is much more personable because it operates strictly through mutual friends on Facebook. As potential future dates come up on your screen you will know which friend of yours knows them, like "meeting someone at a dinner party on your phone". The "mutual friend" exclusivity allows for higher rates of potential first dates because it is easier to connect when people are familiar with the people you know. The fear of online dating is dramatically reduced with this application because one could always contact their mutual friend about the person in question, whereas mobile apps like Tinder contain users who are complete strangers. While online dating will never replace real-life courting, Hinge is certainly ahead of the curve with their business model by making it less risky for users to date "through the phone". Hinge might be charging their customers to pay for the app now because they have seen a decline in usage. [[http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/18/hinge-may-start-charging-users-as-it-zeroes-in-on-serious-dating/]]

===Grindr===

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[http://www.grindr/ Grindr] is a geo-social networking application geared towards gay, bisexual, and bi-curious men launched in 2009. It runs on iOS, BlackBerry OS, and Android devices. Available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, Grindr comes in both free and subscription-based versions (Grindr Xtra). The app makes use of the device geolocation, which allows users to locate other men within close proximity. This is accomplished through a user interface that displays a grid of representative pictures of men, arranged from nearest to farthest away. Tapping on a picture will display a brief profile for that user, as well as the option to chat, send pictures, and share one's location. <ref> http://www.ixdaily.com/grind/fcb940e3c609da88e7f3075a07f6061acaaaa19d/ </ref>There is also the advertisement free app called: Grindr Xtra. In May 2016, an investigation opened on a case that featured a hook up that happened through Grindr [[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/man-facing-drug-charge-hook-grindr-dies-overdose-article-1.2631893]] Grindr has been considered as an app for "casual sex".

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===Twine===
Twine is the mobile dating app available for iOS devices that allows singles to dates with people from their local areas based on their interest. The company behind Twine SpoonJuice LLC advertises that the app is anonymous until person reveals himself and that the app has best gender based ratio. Their flag feature ICE breaker helps starts conversations with other users by choosing the topic that best suits the users. Twine uses 'canvas' that consist of the gallery of pictures that the user like and that can be viewed by others to best match the interests. When two people like each other canvases their photos and profiles are revealed.
<ref>http://twine.me/</ref>
<ref>[http://hastrk3.com/serve?action=click&publisher_id=47536&site_id=41456&offer_id=266516&advertiser_sub_campaign=website], Twine App iTunes</ref>

===Grouper===

[[File:Grouper2.png|right|200px]]Grouper is a different type of online dating site.[http://www.grouper.com/ Grouper] is a new version of the way that you can date online. Through Grouper, you are given the ability to connect with friends of friends to go on a date. GROUPER gives you the ability to anonymously choose friends-of-friends to meet. It allows the people going on a date to each bring 2 friends. It uses Facebook to set up these groups based on their age, interests, education, and lifestyle. <ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/pros-and-cons-of-online-dating-sites-2013-1?op=1</ref> This site makes it less dangerous to meet strangers since both dates get to bring along two friends. Also, Grouper makes reservations at the place of the date and provides a free drink. The negatives of this site are the date is a blind date and users have to pay $20 per person per date. Grouper doesn’t allow users see pictures or other information before the date. Grouper is interesting and different from other dating sites though this site might be better for meeting a group of new people rather than finding a life partner. It's a great way to meet people you don't have speak to the person before hand, you just set up a place to meet. I know it sounds crazy but it's adventurous! It's a great new way to meet someone spontaneously!
<ref>http://grouper.com/</ref>

===Coffee Meets Bagel===
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Coffee Meets Bagel is an app founded by 3 sisters in New York City, Arum, Dawoon, and Soo. Although there are millions of people in New York, they are generally in a rush and do not have the time to go out and look for a date. Following this theory, they wanted to make it fun and exciting with something their users can look forward to each and every day during their lunch or coffee breaks. They created the app on three guiding principles, where your dating life should remain private unless you want to tell others, your friends are the best conduits for your dates, and meeting quality people doesn't have to be so awkward or complicated. <ref>https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/about/</ref> Unlike the other dating apps, they decided to change it up and deliver their users only one match, or a "Bagel" every day at 12pm using their Facebook profiles to find a match. Once they received their "Bagel," they have 7 days to either like or pass. The 3 sisters also had appeared on ABC's Shark Tank, where they wanted to look for an investor for their company. Even though they were unable to make an offer with one of the sharks, they turned down Mark Cuban, who offered $30 million for the entire company because they believed that it would grow and eventually worth more than that.[[http://techcrunch.com/video/eat-pray-swipe-app-dating/519622344/]]

This is interesting. It is a great idea because the fact that it is very casual only helps. Many people are afraid to date because it can be awkward if too much is expected, and it is also time consuming. With something like this being possible, I think it opens many more doors. It just makes things easier.

===Bumble===
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Bumble is a dating app founded by a former co-founder and Vice President of Tinder, Whitney Wolfe. The app, like Tinder, is location-based. The profiles are also populated with Facebook information so that fake profiles can be minimized. Profiles show up on the feed of the user's app and the user can decide to swipe right if they "like" the person, or they can swipe left to continue on with the swiping. Matches occur when two people swipe right on each other when browsing through potential candidates. Bumble profiles show up to 5 photos, location of the person, job title, education and an optional short biography. Bumble users are able to choose their preferences on age range. Bumble has featured new features that become easier for men to use. [[http://mashable.com/2016/04/25/bumble-24-hours-men/]]<ref>https://bumble.com/en-us/about</ref>
<ref>http://mashable.com/2014/11/24/former-tinder-execs-bumble/#n17g_FzUSOqJ</ref>
 
Bumble has one requirement that Tinder doesn't have: women make the first move. If the woman does not message her match within 24 hours following the match, the connection will be lost forever. In terms of same-sex matches, either person can make the first move in the same time span before the connection diminishes. Whitney Wolfe thought of the idea for this app because she believed the Tinder app was shallow and unsafe. Guys merely used Tinder for the sole purpose of hooking up, which contradicts the idea of dating apps. By implementing the requirement of the girl making the first move, it is supposedly safer. However, just because Bumble has this one requirement doesn't make the app any less shallow. If anything, it can be argued that Bumble is just as shallow or even more shallow than Tinder. People view these profiles based on photos and job title, which can encourage users to be shallow.

While this is a great concept, women should not be afraid to make the first move, it is even more shallow being based off job titles. It is pretty much inferring a woman will message a male if he is good looking and has a good job, while both of these factors are important, what ever happened to personality? The app might have more success if it was less shallow and focused on other objectives as well.

===The League===
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The League is a dating app created by Amanda Bradford for "elite individuals". Amanda Bradford managed to raise $2.1 million dollars for the app within 2 months of launching the app in California. The League pulls information from LinkedIn and Facebook and this is to ensure that users create a quality profile who is serious about dating. The aim of the app is match up "intelligent, elite, and successful" singles.
<ref>www.theleague.com/</ref>
<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/we-got-inside-the-tinder-for-elites-heres-what-its-like-to-use-2015-9</ref>
 
Elite is not just for anyone compared to Tinder. It is considered the elite of Tinder, in addition to linking your personal and work life to the dating app. “The brand of The League is really for these ambitious driven, young professionals that want to date other ambitious, driven young professionals,” explained Amanda Bradford, founder of The League. There is a wait list or in order to cut the line, you would have to get a VIP pass from someone who is already a member. Someone in San Francisco had even tried selling their VIP pass for $100 on CraigsList! Once you're in, each member gets at least 5 matches at the end of the day. The ultimate goal of The League is to create power couples. The league has been keeping up with the times and as of April 28th, 2016 has updated its features. [[http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/28/the-league-launches-a-rebuilt-event-centric-dating-app/]]

==Finding Love Through Gaming Apps==
Many people today are well acquainted with what anime is and often times while searching the web or blogging on Tumblr, people see questions like "who is your anime crush?" or "which celebrity or fictional character do you have the biggest crush on?" This is because often times, while people are reading, watching movies, shows or anime, they tend to feel connected to certain characters and may develop a crush on them. Also, especially for girls who watch anime, they find that they can find the perfect guy for them in animes. Similarly, guys may feel a certain attraction for fictional girls as well or develop an idea of what kind of girl they may want based on what they see in books, movies, or anime. However, because these are fictional characters, those types of characters are hard to come across in real life and many people then turn to games or apps on their smartphones that will allow them to experience the love they crave. Others may feel more comfortable writing their own love stories as well.

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One such game app on the phone which first came out in Japan is created by Voltage Inc. This game is called "Be My Princess" which is the English version of "Ouji-sama no Puropozu". "Ouji-sama" is translated to "Prince" which means this is a game where an average girl can experience a love story with a prince. In the game, the user will read the various characters/stories of each prince and will then proceed to download the character's story to which she felt the most attraction for. The storyline of this game is that the user is a girl who is studying abroad and there she meets six princes who are the next in line for their kingdoms' thrones. Of course, then the romance will build between the user and one of the princes.

There are many other games like this such as users who encounter vampires instead of princes for those who have such fantasies or preferences. Of course, there are also things like spending a vacation away and meeting boys living next door and whatnot. Usually, after the game is completed with one character, the user can choose to restart and complete the other storylines as well. Also, usually, the games allow the users a couple of options to pick from when dialogue occurs in the game and then based on the choice of the user, the love story progresses from there.

For many who can't find romance in real life or are not satisfied with the people they meet in real life, these types of games are a great way of escape as well as a great means of giving them satisfaction and happiness. It is simply the corny and romantic things that the characters say and do that make the users' hearts flutter. Thus, just a game and a couple of fictional characters is sufficient for one to find love in. In fact, while watching anime, reading stories, and watching movies, just watching others experience a sweet romance is enough for some people to feel happy and satisfied.

While looking in the app store, regardless of either Andriod or Apple, they now have apps that allow people to find partners in their neighborhood or other places in the world. Apps such as Zoosk and Sayhi show how new media completed changed the dating game, no more letters now its all about chats.

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==Problems With Social Media Love==

Long ago, dating is uncommon but arranged marriage widely practiced and promote before courtship. A walk in backyard would post a big problem for potential couple, a chaperon is always require in this occasion. Sexual intimacy is forbidden until marriage, unless it was unlawful act of fornication between hidden lovers. The origin of the "F-Word" has different meanings to it than what it stands for today; it used to stand for "Fornication Under Consent of The King" or "Fornication Under Command of the King" <ref>http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl-f-word.htm/The True Origin of The F-Word </ref> or "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" (committing adultery) <ref> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuck </ref> but today the same word is slipping through the lips as easy as a "how are you?" regardless of its offensiveness.

In the 60s, the 70s, and the 80s, “dating” meant almost the same thing to everyone. Two people meet in person, to engage in innocent activities like eating dinner and watching a movie and possibly other activities to get to know one another. Definition of dating is varies between people, generation, cultures and countries. As time went on, today generations defined "dating" as hot chemistry, heated friendship, and plenty of physical interactions. Online virtual dating involves two people or more people interaction and act as couple online but not in real life.

Today, in the world of Snapchat, Tinder, Grindr, Twitter, Facebook and the rest of it, dating can mean all sorts of things, and sometimes nothing at all. Dating can meeting up to see where it goes, to hook up once or multiple times, to find a potential girlfriend or boyfriend, or simply browsing. Various questions presents to the subject of love and dating such as, are we dating if we hook up? If we “talk” every day over text, are we at least involved? If you don’t return my text within five minutes, did you just break up with me? <ref> http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/09/27/digital-technology-romantic-relationships </ref> Phone texting, social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook played a major role in changing the way people get to know another and the way couples interact to build their relationship. All kinds of misunderstandings can result in these methods of communication; texting does not convey emotions and social media platforms are not private enough for intimate discussions.

Raised online, millennials have an entirely different world to contend with—one that makes rules and boundaries highly individual and exasperatingly unclear. The onslaught of social technology means there is no standard dating etiquette anymore. There are also a lot of scams and invasion of privacy caused by the social networking apps and websites.

[[File:Marriage_Divorce_rates-stacked.png|right|800px]] Issues occur when the number of online connections you have is more important than the quality of those connections, and when 140-character messages are given more space in your life than actual, unedited conversations, chances are you’re going to feel terribly lonely. And abject loneliness doesn’t facilitate healthy romantic relationships. Besides poor quality connections mean poor communication and poor relationship qualities. Break up and divorce are the result of poor relationship quality from the beginning, statistic showed an extreme increased in divorce rate From 1900 to 2001 at the rate of 0.7 to 4.0. <ref> http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005044.html </ref>. Online dating has made easier for people to meet, date and marriage. Accompany short life-span of online dating poses short marriage and quick divorce for the lack of quality connections. <ref> http://www.macdesign.net/academic/mat2050/mat2050-submitted/u03a1-Charts_Tables_and_Graphs_Problem_Set.html </ref>

Dating sites and apps have also lessen the romantic aspect of dating and meeting someone in real life as many now use these sites to hook up. Last millennium 72% of us met our partners at school or university, at work or in networks of family or friends. The other 28%, presumably, met the loves of their lives by tripping over them as they lay in their own filth outside a Black Country pub. Or such were mating rites in my day. The internet is revolutionary because it renders it easy for us to make contact with people we don't know and, better yet, those who don't necessarily live within the area. But, this also means that people can lie about certain information as well as you don't really get a great understanding of them until you meet up in real life.

Social media sites and new apps have changed the dating game but that doesn't necessarily mean that love itself has changed. Dating and dating etiquette have changed since the beginning of "dating," and new technology will only help it evolve and change even more. Since there is no objective right or wrong way to date, these new examples of media that aid in the dating process should just be seen as a new way to meet people and engage in a relationship. These sites and apps will change the way people interact and learn about each other but ultimately will achieve similar results in the long run as dating before their existence.

Dating through social media can also result in problems known at cat-fishing. Cat-fishing is the usage of a fake identity by one via online platforms. Social media allows people to pretend to be someone else. Cat-fishing may result in extreme dangers since you do not know whether the person you met through social media is a potential rapist. Cat-fishing is not only used by other users pretending to be someone else, but also by hackers who just want to steal your information. Often times, they portray themselves to be attractive individuals and then send automated messages that at first seem to be real, but turn out to be phony. Throughout this conversation, the "bot" will ask realistic questions and make realistic statements, making it easy for someone to be misled. Cat-fishing has become so popular, in 2010 a documentary turned television show was created with the same name on MTV by Nev Schulman. Towards the end of the 2010 documentary Catfish, Nev finally meets the woman with whom he’s carried on a long-term online relationship. To Nev's surprise Megan is actually Angela, who is married and in her mid 40's. Angela's husband, Vince, tells a metaphorical story, which inspired the name of the film: "They used to tank cod from Alaska all the way to China. They’d keep them in vats in the ship. By the time the codfish reached China, the flesh was mush and tasteless. So this guy came up with the idea that if you put these cods in these big vats, put some catfish in with them and the catfish will keep the cod agile. And there are those people who are catfish in life. And they keep you on your toes. They keep you guessing, they keep you thinking, they keep you fresh. And I thank god for the catfish because we would be droll, boring and dull if we didn't have somebody nipping at our fin."<ref> http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/01/18/catfish_meaning_and_definition_term_for_online_hoaxes_has_a_surprisingly.html </ref>

[[File:Tumblr_inline_nbk7aseen41sygdiu.png|right|600px]] In addition to cat-fishing, dating through social media poses other problems such as meeting people who do not have genuine intentions. While some people turn to dating sites and apps to find true love, there are others that use it entirely to find sexual partners. They take advantage of the users looking for something truly special and come across as genuine until they get what they want. Online dating contributes to the crime rates such as, kidnapping, rapes, cyber stalking, robbery, scams, prostitution ads and identify fraud. According to research more than 10% of dating profiles online are fake, and 80% of dating profiles lie about their age. The 4,467 victims who reported being the victim of an online dating crime are a small percentage of the total number of victims. Extreme cautions are require for online users when it comes to online dating services. <ref> http://www.consumersdigest.com/special-reports/proceed-with-caution-the-truth-about-online-dating/P2 </ref>

The most recent update to the mobile app "Snapchat" involves placing emoji icons next to names of the people you most frequently chat with. The controversy with this update in terms of modern dating is that it creates a visual for where exactly you socially stand with the people you interact with. <ref> http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/04/08/snapchats-controversial-emoji-update-an-explainer-for-the-old-andor-confused/ </ref> For example, if there is a "yellow heart" next to a person's name, that is the highest level of intimacy through the application because it means that you and the other person are each other's #1 best friend, which is usually your significant other or person that you like the most. Imagine slowly watching this yellow heart change into a different emoji each week because your relationship with that person is going through trouble? Social media can certainly drive a person insane and this update essentially establishes a social hierarchy on your phone. Picture a couple fighting because the yellow heart disappeared. Does this hint toward infidelity? Who else are they snap chatting more than me? This update can lead to much insecurity and frustration.

While you are the only one that can see the levels of friendship on your phone, Snapchat had not always been this way. Many people find more comfort in this update than its previous version. "The old best friends feature let anyone see the three people to which you send snaps most frequently, basically letting you spy on your friends and lovers to see who they're chatting with most".<ref> http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2480431,00.asp </ref> You can imagine the hostility that was created when this information.

It is not just Snapchat. All forms of social media from Facebook to Instagram has poisoned romance for our generation. The constant attention we all give to these applications has taken the passion out of meeting someone and getting to know them naturally. Everyone has become private detectives on these applications, dissecting online profiles to get to know an individual rather than finding out in real life. Some people even believe that online profiles are the exact mirror of a person, what they're really like in real-life but unfortunately this is rarely the case.

==Social Dangers==
Finding love in new media is dangerous. At the end of the day, you never truly know who you are meeting until you meet them. Because of this, many dangerous people have taken advantage of New Media. A CNN articles states, “38 million Facebook account are fake”.<ref> http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/02/tech/social-media/facebook-fake-accounts/ </ref> People are creating fake persona’s to hack into others personal information or lure them into unwanted circumstances by creating a profile attracts them. Fake accounts are real and is a terror to this new social networking phase of society. Money is being stolen, lives are being destroyed, children are being kidnapped because these accounts are selling false hope and fake dreams. As appealing for teenagers are it to get the approval of their fellow peers, by uploading material that boosts their confidence, it is as appealing to sexual predators.Sexual predators often prey on unsuspecting teens and adults using forms of new media. Whether it's creating a fake ad in an online newspaper or posting on online chat rooms to engage potential victims. Hiding one's identity is much easier due to the advances in social networking. Sites often try to add special features such as verifying emails to ensure that the email addresses used are linked to real people. But there is no way to actually ensure that the person who claims to own the email address is actually who they say they are. People often create multiple email addresses to get around this security feature.

==Social Media and Relationships==

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A new phenomenon caused by social media is "social media envy". People often post pictures and statements of their loved ones on social media. You may find a post about how much someone loves their significant other or how beautiful they are. This kind of outpour of affection online creates a feeling of envy towards the partner of someone who is not getting that attention online. Being someone's WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday) or MCM (Man Crush Monday) is a title that most would love to have. Social media has opened the door to people seeking validation of love online rather than in person. Liking your partner's picture equates to an act of love in real life. These people in turn direct that feeling of neglect onto their loved ones. They question why aren't they broadcasting their love via social media like those couples on Facebook or Instagram? This display of insecurity is hurtful to their partner. It's now more about the how they display their affection online versus their real life actions. People are trying to compete with others virtual displays of affection instead of actually taking the time to spend with their partner and enjoy real life tokens of love. There are so many ways to show someone that we love them, such as sending flowers or telling them face-to-face how we feel.

Besides social media envy, your social media habits can also effect your relationship. According to a 2014 study by the University of Oxford Internet Institute<ref> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/15/social-media-study-finds-_n_3086518.html/ </ref>, out of 24,000 married couples, people that used more than 5 social media sites experienced a decrease in levels of relationship satisfaction. Trying to maintain so many different forms of communication undermines actual relationship ties. People spend more time keeping their social media ties intact. Relationships suffer because couples are interacting less face-to-face.

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== Web Design ==

'''Web Design is a process of various front end tasks to create a web page, which the end-user can access through internet. The history of web design began just 32 years ago in 1981 and websites were mostly created for functional communication rather than entertainment. Due to limitation of coding language designers were only able to create simple layout with few colors. Such sites were called ‘first generation sites’ due to lot of text, limited color and linear graphics.''' <ref>http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-web-design.htm</ref>
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=== HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)===

''HTML refers to hypertext markup language which is used for creating a web page since it first began. It is used to define the structure and layouts of web document using tags and attributes. Hypertext links are also a form of tags which is use to direct users to other web pages with one click. When HTML was on developing stage many large companies used to monopolize web design codes. The W3C<ref>http://www.w3.org/</ref> or World Wide Web consortium was formed to prevent monopoly of large companies. This body ensures that designers follow right protocol so that site can work cohesively in all browsers.''

=== Web design uses some key elements as below:<ref>http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/design/web-design-history-from-the-beginning/</ref> ===

''1) Layout: It is an initial stage where ideas are put together and graphics, ads and text arranged in color balance and consistency. Layouts can be responsive to devices and can change the layouts according to resolution of the device. Key goal of web surfing should be helping the viewer find the information they seek with an ease.

''2) Color: This is the element which can be manipulated to attract end-user and the choice of colors depends on the purpose and business. It could be multi-colored design or cool or warm toned, conveying the outlook of the brand of an organization. Cascading style sheet is used to fill in colors and is defined using a hexadecimal (hex) notation for the combination of primary color values (RGB).''

''3) Graphics: Graphics includes logos, photos, clipart, which enhances the web design. Placing graphics and using right colors is a key to user friendly website. Other tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Corel Draw can be used to further enhance graphics and create a seamless web page.

''4) Fonts: This element too acts as an enhancer while designing a website. There are thousands of fonts available to choose from but not all are compatible with every web browser. Most web browsers can only read a select number of fonts called "web-safe fonts.''

''5) Content: Content and design can work hand in hand to enhance not only the appearance but projects clear message of the site through visuals and text. Content should always be relevant and factual, which will not confuse customers in anyways. Content should be accustomed for search engines and be of a suitable character length, comprising relevant keywords.''

== New Media in Web Design ==

''There used to be time when one needed few months’ course and money to learn web designing but now even high school kids can create websites with minimal coding knowledge. There are already developed sites with application environment with templates which requires no coding at all. Businesses used to hire web designer and pay a huge amount of money for the designing webpage which now can be created at no cost except for some advanced features. This is also relevant to blogs which now can be published on sites like blogger without any coding. Also, all social networking and e-commerce sites use same language to display their pages on web browser. Source codes of such websites can be easily viewed.''

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== WYSIWYG Web Editor ==

WYSIWYG<ref>http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/</ref> (what you see is what you get) editors are HTML editors that displays your work as you want it to appear on the web or on your browser. The software will allow you to drag and drop items like tables, layers, frames, etc., and let you insert objects and properties without having to manipulate code directly. A great example of this is [http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/ Dreamweaver.]<ref>http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/</ref> For a good test run, a trial version is available for download. These tools are effective for simple edit or updates for websites. Benefits vary for each software and it would be helpful to know which editor would be best fit your needs. The best practice usually, is to get acquainted with one software and mastering all its features.

Benefits of WYSIWYG Editors
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There are quite a few advantages of using WYSIWYG Editors. Among them are as follows:

* Final site layout - during development, you can assess how your site will look while you're creating the website. Some software have templates where you can select and use the best design suited for its need.

* Fast turnaround - editing and updates are quick and since some templates are available, color matching and design layout need not to be time consuming.

* Customization - users with little knowledge of HTML programming can use the editor to customize, edit and update the site like a pro.

* Cheaper - since the software offers drag and drop of items, a web developer professional may be unnecessary for the task.

Drawbacks of WYSIWYG Editors

* Common designs - since templates are widely available, the site designs are not as unique as a web developer may create. Some other companies may have used the same template, same design, with different colors.

* Static design - templates and sites made with WYSIWYG editors often deliver static pages. Database connectivity is unavailable most of the times.

* Not suited for SEO - search engine optimization or SEO<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEO_%28disambiguation%29</ref>, is a factor to consider if you want traffic coming in and out of your website. Sites built on templates do not generate good traffic.

=== Coding with WYSIWYG ===

Web Editor Reference

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* Dreamweaver [http://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/creating-opening-documents.html#about_creating_dreamweaver_documents/ Dreamweaver Creating-Opening Documents] Retrieved from [http://adobe.com/ Adobe] July 13, 2014.

Dreamweaver offers different modes of developing the site. One of which is code<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7beaa.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7be2a</ref> mode. In this screen, all hard HTML authoring is done. A code navigator is available to assist by giving you an alphabetical list of code sources and tips that are useful during development. Another mode is called the Design<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b86a.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b7ca</ref>. In this view, Dreamweaver lets you format the layout as desired. As you drag and drop items on the canvas, the code is automatically generated by system which you can view in Code mode. They also have a Split<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WScbb6b82af5544594822510a94ae8d65-7fb7a.html</ref> option where you can see the code as well as the design views simultaneously. As you develop your code, the layout changes in real time and as you work.

== Other editors are also available:==
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* [http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/products/creativesuite.html/ Adobe Creative Suite]

Adobe offers products such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and more. Designers may edit their images though Photoshop and edit digitally through Lightroom. With Illustrator, people can work with graphic images and with InDesign, people can work with page layout and design. <ref>https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/catalog/desktop.html?promoid=KOVFF</ref>

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* [http://www.microsoft.com/expression/eng/ Microsoft Expression Studio]

Microsoft Expression Web, code-named Quartz, is an HTML editor and general web design software product by Microsoft. It is available free of charge from Microsoft and is a component of the discontinued Expression Studio.
Expression Web can design and develop web pages using HTML5, CSS 3, ASP.NET, PHP, JavaScript, XML+XSLT and XHTML. Expression Web 4 requires .NET Framework 4.0 and Silverlight 4.0 to install and run.Expression Web uses its own standards-based rendering engine which is different from Internet Explorer's Trident engine.

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* [http://www.netobjects.com/ NetObjects Fusion]

NetObjects Fusion is a web design software that allows users to create and manage their websites. People can choose to add rich media and use custom page templates and designs. Users can build their websites using the CSS Framework and Grid System. There are also visual aids to help users keep their webpages consistent. Additionally, they can have links and captions with the images they upload on the website. The company offers a free software for web design, called NetObjects Fusion Essentials. Users can simply drag-and-drop to build their website.<ref>http://netobjects.com/html/website-design-software.html#css3-deisgn-grid</ref>

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* [http://www.coffeecup.com/ CoffeeCup HTML Editor]

CoffeeCup software is an HTML editor that allows users to auto-sync any changes to their website online. CoffeeCup Software is an American computer software development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States founded in 1996. The name comes from the company's origins in an internet cafe owned by its founder. The company currently creates over 25 software applications for creating, designing, and editing websites and a number of online services for webmasters. The company's third product, CoffeeCup Direct FTP, was the first FTP program to incorporate text editing functionality directly into the interface in a "split screen" fashion.

== Bootstrap ==
[[File:Bootstrap.png|200px|thumb|right|getbootstrap.com]]
Bootstrap is a front-end interface for easy website development. It uses HTML5, CSS, and JavasScript to create templates that have amazing features such as typography, forms, buttons, tables, navigation, modals, image carousels and other animations along with JS (JavaScript) Plugins. Bootstrap was developed by Mark Otto and Jacob Thronton from Twitter and was released on GitHub in August 2011.

It is extremely easy to use and is able to be implemented very easily on phones, tablets, and desktops all at once. Many of the starting templates for bootstrap already have mobile styles built in so theres no extra work when creating a website, it will automatically adjust dimensions and features to fit on a mobile or tablet screen. It also is compatible with the major, modern browsers with immense responsiveness. It makes life easy for web developers and the possibilities for design, endless.<ref>http://getbootstrap.com/</ref>

== Websites Builders ==

Over the past couple of years, there has been an emergence of web services that allow anyone to develop their own website.

[http://www.wix.com/ WIX.COM]
Founded in 2006 by Avishai Abrahami,Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan, Wix is a cloud-based web development platform that can be used for various purposes, such as business, photography, design, portfolio, music, events, and others. It has a wide range of templates to choose from and are broken out by the purpose of the website created. It also has a section for designers to explore and be inspired by designs from other Wix users. In 2014, Wix had reached fifty million users. <ref>http://www.wix.com/about/us</ref>

[http://www.web.com/landing/websitebuilder.aspx?trkid=affhjfa25w&clickid=wsbtipth80zdri7zb71g20ioukt2ayzrzsx72w0&iradid=58252&irpid=34020&sharedid=us_10000xzu7wy&source=ir WEB.COM]
Founded in 1997, Web.com allows its users to build their own website for free and can be also used for mobile websites. Users can choose their own free domain name. It has online tracking tools to give users insight on the performance of their websites. Its services extend to website design, logo design, search engine optimization, and search engine marketing.
<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/web-com#/entity</ref>

[http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333 GODADDY.COM]GoDaddy is a domain and web hosting company that manages over sixty million domains and serves over thirteen million users worldwide. It is currently the world's largest domain name registrar. <ref>http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333</ref>

[http://www.weebly.com/ WEEBLY.COM]
Weebly was founded in 2007 in San Francisco. Its users can create a free website or blog with their accounts. It supports eCommerce, blogging, hosting, and domain names. Users can build websites through WYSIWYG and can work on offline mode. Also, they have many themes to choose from. Users can publish blog posts, quickly respond to their comments, and monitor the website or blog activity on their dashboard. Weebly has approximately thirty million users. <ref>http://www.weebly.com/about</ref>

[http://www.squarespace.com SQUARESPACE]
This is also another website service that allows individuals to design their own webpage, even if they have no coding knowledge. Squarespace was launched in 2004 in Maryland and since then thousands of websites have been created using this web service. Like Weebly, Squarespace allows users to select from pre-designed templates and drag-and-drop design elements to their webpage. In addition, to building the website, persons can use the site analytics to measure daily visits etc. <ref>http://www.squarespace.com/about/company</ref>
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== Web Content Management System ==

Web content management systems<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system#cite_note-5</ref> (WCMS) is a system used to create and manipulate the content of a website. Basically, using the browser, the CMS will let user create or edit content with an editor and publish it in a live environment. The whole process is in a controlled secured application stored and tracked audit trails in a database. A good example of this is Joomla<ref>http://www.joomla.com</ref>. Joomla is an award-winning CMS which can help build web sites and powerful online applications. It's one of the most popular open source CMS currently available. If you're adept in using PHP and MYSQL, Joomla is highly recommended.

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BENEFITS OF USING CMS

* No coding experience - web authoring as simple as creating a document in Microsoft Word. Easy software to use, no technical requirements necessary.

* Modern web functionality - as web standards change, so does your site. Regular updates will be provided for users to utilize new functions for editing.

* Freedom for revisions - anytime, anywhere access to make frequent updates, or to just simply add or change an image or event to your website.

* Cost - some free software are available without hiring a professional web developer.

DRAWBACKS OF USING CMS

* Search rank - search engine optimization doesn't work well on sites developed with CMS. Since the templates are vastly available, codes generated for these templates are quite similar and hinder them to go up the list in ranking.

* File size - although the site may be a simple one, the file size is as large as a complex web site. This affects the performance. The slow speed results from high volume of traffic.

* Complicated updates - plug ins compatibility can be a huge project. If you're not technical savvy, troubleshooting compatibility plug ins would be time consuming and some important functions would not be available during development. Extra training might be necessary to be adept in maintaining web pages.

Other related examples of CMS:

* [https://wordpress.com/ WordPress]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress</ref>

* [http://www.acquia.com/web-content-management/ Drupal]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drupal</ref>

* [http://ellislab.com/expressionengine/ ExpressionEngine]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExpressionEngine</ref>

==References==

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[http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/ Oxford English Dictionary] Retrieved July 13, 2014.

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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Expression_Web/ Microsoft Expression Web]
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== Web Design ==

'''Web Design is a process of various front end tasks to create a web page, which the end-user can access through internet. The history of web design began just 32 years ago in 1981 and websites were mostly created for functional communication rather than entertainment. Due to limitation of coding language designers were only able to create simple layout with few colors. Such sites were called ‘first generation sites’ due to lot of text, limited color and linear graphics.''' <ref>http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-web-design.htm</ref>
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=== HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)===

''HTML refers to hypertext markup language which is used for creating a web page since it first began. It is used to define the structure and layouts of web document using tags and attributes. Hypertext links are also a form of tags which is use to direct users to other web pages with one click. When HTML was on developing stage many large companies used to monopolize web design codes. The W3C<ref>http://www.w3.org/</ref> or World Wide Web consortium was formed to prevent monopoly of large companies. This body ensures that designers follow right protocol so that site can work cohesively in all browsers.''

=== Web design uses some key elements as below:<ref>http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/design/web-design-history-from-the-beginning/</ref> ===

''1) Layout: It is an initial stage where ideas are put together and graphics, ads and text arranged in color balance and consistency. Layouts can be responsive to devices and can change the layouts according to resolution of the device. Key goal of web surfing should be helping the viewer find the information they seek with an ease.

''2) Color: This is the element which can be manipulated to attract end-user and the choice of colors depends on the purpose and business. It could be multi-colored design or cool or warm toned, conveying the outlook of the brand of an organization. Cascading style sheet is used to fill in colors and is defined using a hexadecimal (hex) notation for the combination of primary color values (RGB).''

''3) Graphics: Graphics includes logos, photos, clipart, which enhances the web design. Placing graphics and using right colors is a key to user friendly website. Other tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Corel Draw can be used to further enhance graphics and create a seamless web page.

''4) Fonts: This element too acts as an enhancer while designing a website. There are thousands of fonts available to choose from but not all are compatible with every web browser. Most web browsers can only read a select number of fonts called "web-safe fonts.''

''5) Content: Content and design can work hand in hand to enhance not only the appearance but projects clear message of the site through visuals and text. Content should always be relevant and factual, which will not confuse customers in anyways. Content should be accustomed for search engines and be of a suitable character length, comprising relevant keywords.''

== New Media in Web Design ==

''There used to be time when one needed few months’ course and money to learn web designing but now even high school kids can create websites with minimal coding knowledge. There are already developed sites with application environment with templates which requires no coding at all. Businesses used to hire web designer and pay a huge amount of money for the designing webpage which now can be created at no cost except for some advanced features. This is also relevant to blogs which now can be published on sites like blogger without any coding. Also, all social networking and e-commerce sites use same language to display their pages on web browser. Source codes of such websites can be easily viewed.''

[[File:Example2.jpg]]

== WYSIWYG Web Editor ==

WYSIWYG<ref>http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/</ref> (what you see is what you get) editors are HTML editors that displays your work as you want it to appear on the web or on your browser. The software will allow you to drag and drop items like tables, layers, frames, etc., and let you insert objects and properties without having to manipulate code directly. A great example of this is [http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/ Dreamweaver.]<ref>http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/</ref> For a good test run, a trial version is available for download. These tools are effective for simple edit or updates for websites. Benefits vary for each software and it would be helpful to know which editor would be best fit your needs. The best practice usually, is to get acquainted with one software and mastering all its features.

Benefits of WYSIWYG Editors
[[File:wixonline.jpg|500px|thumb|Wix display]]
There are quite a few advantages of using WYSIWYG Editors. Among them are as follows:

* Final site layout - during development, you can assess how your site will look while you're creating the website. Some software have templates where you can select and use the best design suited for its need.

* Fast turnaround - editing and updates are quick and since some templates are available, color matching and design layout need not to be time consuming.

* Customization - users with little knowledge of HTML programming can use the editor to customize, edit and update the site like a pro.

* Cheaper - since the software offers drag and drop of items, a web developer professional may be unnecessary for the task.

Drawbacks of WYSIWYG Editors

* Common designs - since templates are widely available, the site designs are not as unique as a web developer may create. Some other companies may have used the same template, same design, with different colors.

* Static design - templates and sites made with WYSIWYG editors often deliver static pages. Database connectivity is unavailable most of the times.

* Not suited for SEO - search engine optimization or SEO<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEO_%28disambiguation%29</ref>, is a factor to consider if you want traffic coming in and out of your website. Sites built on templates do not generate good traffic.

=== Coding with WYSIWYG ===

Web Editor Reference

[[File:Dreamweaver_01.jpg|400px]]

* Dreamweaver [http://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/creating-opening-documents.html#about_creating_dreamweaver_documents/ Dreamweaver Creating-Opening Documents] Retrieved from [http://adobe.com/ Adobe] July 13, 2014.

Dreamweaver offers different modes of developing the site. One of which is code<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7beaa.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7be2a</ref> mode. In this screen, all hard HTML authoring is done. A code navigator is available to assist by giving you an alphabetical list of code sources and tips that are useful during development. Another mode is called the Design<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b86a.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b7ca</ref>. In this view, Dreamweaver lets you format the layout as desired. As you drag and drop items on the canvas, the code is automatically generated by system which you can view in Code mode. They also have a Split<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WScbb6b82af5544594822510a94ae8d65-7fb7a.html</ref> option where you can see the code as well as the design views simultaneously. As you develop your code, the layout changes in real time and as you work.

== Other editors are also available:==
[[File:creativesuite.jpg|100px|80px|thumb|right]]
* [http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/products/creativesuite.html/ Adobe Creative Suite]

Adobe offers products such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and more. Designers may edit their images though Photoshop and edit digitally through Lightroom. With Illustrator, people can work with graphic images and with InDesign, people can work with page layout and design. <ref>https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/catalog/desktop.html?promoid=KOVFF</ref>

[[File:Microsoft.jpg|100px|80px|thumb|right]]
* [http://www.microsoft.com/expression/eng/ Microsoft Expression Studio]

Microsoft Expression Web, code-named Quartz, is an HTML editor and general web design software product by Microsoft. It is available free of charge from Microsoft and is a component of the discontinued Expression Studio.
Expression Web can design and develop web pages using HTML5, CSS 3, ASP.NET, PHP, JavaScript, XML+XSLT and XHTML. Expression Web 4 requires .NET Framework 4.0 and Silverlight 4.0 to install and run.Expression Web uses its own standards-based rendering engine which is different from Internet Explorer's Trident engine.

[[File:nof2013.png|100px|80px|thumb|right]]
* [http://www.netobjects.com/ NetObjects Fusion]

NetObjects Fusion is a web design software that allows users to create and manage their websites. People can choose to add rich media and use custom page templates and designs. Users can build their websites using the CSS Framework and Grid System. There are also visual aids to help users keep their webpages consistent. Additionally, they can have links and captions with the images they upload on the website. The company offers a free software for web design, called NetObjects Fusion Essentials. Users can simply drag-and-drop to build their website.<ref>http://netobjects.com/html/website-design-software.html#css3-deisgn-grid</ref>

[[File:coffeecup.png|100px|80px|thumb|right]]
* [http://www.coffeecup.com/ CoffeeCup HTML Editor]

CoffeeCup software is an HTML editor that allows users to auto-sync any changes to their website online. CoffeeCup Software is an American computer software development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States founded in 1996. The name comes from the company's origins in an internet cafe owned by its founder. The company currently creates over 25 software applications for creating, designing, and editing websites and a number of online services for webmasters. The company's third product, CoffeeCup Direct FTP, was the first FTP program to incorporate text editing functionality directly into the interface in a "split screen" fashion.

== Bootstrap ==
[[File:Bootstrap.png|200px|thumb|right|getbootstrap.com]]
Bootstrap is a front-end interface for easy website development. It uses HTML5, CSS, and JavasScript to create templates that have amazing features such as typography, forms, buttons, tables, navigation, modals, image carousels and other animations along with JS (JavaScript) Plugins. Bootstrap was developed by Mark Otto and Jacob Thronton from Twitter and was released on GitHub in August 2011.

It is extremely easy to use and is able to be implemented very easily on phones, tablets, and desktops all at once. Many of the starting templates for bootstrap already have mobile styles built in so theres no extra work when creating a website, it will automatically adjust dimensions and features to fit on a mobile or tablet screen. It also is compatible with the major, modern browsers with immense responsiveness. It makes life easy for web developers and the possibilities for design, endless.<ref>http://getbootstrap.com/</ref>

== Websites Builders ==

Over the past couple of years, there has been an emergence of web services that allow anyone to develop their own website.

[http://www.wix.com/ WIX.COM]
Founded in 2006 by Avishai Abrahami,Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan, Wix is a cloud-based web development platform that can be used for various purposes, such as business, photography, design, portfolio, music, events, and others. It has a wide range of templates to choose from and are broken out by the purpose of the website created. It also has a section for designers to explore and be inspired by designs from other Wix users. In 2014, Wix had reached fifty million users. <ref>http://www.wix.com/about/us</ref>

[http://www.web.com/landing/websitebuilder.aspx?trkid=affhjfa25w&clickid=wsbtipth80zdri7zb71g20ioukt2ayzrzsx72w0&iradid=58252&irpid=34020&sharedid=us_10000xzu7wy&source=ir WEB.COM]
Founded in 1997, Web.com allows its users to build their own website for free and can be also used for mobile websites. Users can choose their own free domain name. It has online tracking tools to give users insight on the performance of their websites. Its services extend to website design, logo design, search engine optimization, and search engine marketing.
<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/web-com#/entity</ref>

[http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333 GODADDY.COM]GoDaddy is a domain and web hosting company that manages over sixty million domains and serves over thirteen million users worldwide. It is currently the world's largest domain name registrar. <ref>http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333</ref>

[http://www.weebly.com/ WEEBLY.COM]
Weebly was founded in 2007 in San Francisco. Its users can create a free website or blog with their accounts. It supports eCommerce, blogging, hosting, and domain names. Users can build websites through WYSIWYG and can work on offline mode. Also, they have many themes to choose from. Users can publish blog posts, quickly respond to their comments, and monitor the website or blog activity on their dashboard. Weebly has approximately thirty million users. <ref>http://www.weebly.com/about</ref>

[http://www.squarespace.com SQUARESPACE]
This is also another website service that allows individuals to design their own webpage, even if they have no coding knowledge. Squarespace was launched in 2004 in Maryland and since then thousands of websites have been created using this web service. Like Weebly, Squarespace allows users to select from pre-designed templates and drag-and-drop design elements to their webpage. In addition, to building the website, persons can use the site analytics to measure daily visits etc. <ref>http://www.squarespace.com/about/company</ref>
,
[[File:Example3.png|700px|thumb|center|Wix website]]

== Web Content Management System ==

Web content management systems<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system#cite_note-5</ref> (WCMS) is a system used to create and manipulate the content of a website. Basically, using the browser, the CMS will let user create or edit content with an editor and publish it in a live environment. The whole process is in a controlled secured application stored and tracked audit trails in a database. A good example of this is Joomla<ref>http://www.joomla.com</ref>. Joomla is an award-winning CMS which can help build web sites and powerful online applications. It's one of the most popular open source CMS currently available. If you're adept in using PHP and MYSQL, Joomla is highly recommended.

[[File:joomla_01.jpg]]

BENEFITS OF USING CMS

* No coding experience - web authoring as simple as creating a document in Microsoft Word. Easy software to use, no technical requirements necessary.

* Modern web functionality - as web standards change, so does your site. Regular updates will be provided for users to utilize new functions for editing.

* Freedom for revisions - anytime, anywhere access to make frequent updates, or to just simply add or change an image or event to your website.

* Cost - some free software are available without hiring a professional web developer.

DRAWBACKS OF USING CMS

* Search rank - search engine optimization doesn't work well on sites developed with CMS. Since the templates are vastly available, codes generated for these templates are quite similar and hinder them to go up the list in ranking.

* File size - although the site may be a simple one, the file size is as large as a complex web site. This affects the performance. The slow speed results from high volume of traffic.

* Complicated updates - plug ins compatibility can be a huge project. If you're not technical savvy, troubleshooting compatibility plug ins would be time consuming and some important functions would not be available during development. Extra training might be necessary to be adept in maintaining web pages.

Other related examples of CMS:

* [https://wordpress.com/ WordPress]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress</ref>

* [http://www.acquia.com/web-content-management/ Drupal]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drupal</ref>

* [http://ellislab.com/expressionengine/ ExpressionEngine]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExpressionEngine</ref>

==References==

<references>

[http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/ Oxford English Dictionary] Retrieved July 13, 2014.

<references>
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Expression_Web]
Retrieved July 06, 2016.

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New Media in Web Design

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== Web Design ==

'''Web Design is a process of various front end tasks to create a web page, which the end-user can access through internet. The history of web design began just 32 years ago in 1981 and websites were mostly created for functional communication rather than entertainment. Due to limitation of coding language designers were only able to create simple layout with few colors. Such sites were called ‘first generation sites’ due to lot of text, limited color and linear graphics.''' <ref>http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-web-design.htm</ref>
[[File:Exampl.jpg]]

=== HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)===

''HTML refers to hypertext markup language which is used for creating a web page since it first began. It is used to define the structure and layouts of web document using tags and attributes. Hypertext links are also a form of tags which is use to direct users to other web pages with one click. When HTML was on developing stage many large companies used to monopolize web design codes. The W3C<ref>http://www.w3.org/</ref> or World Wide Web consortium was formed to prevent monopoly of large companies. This body ensures that designers follow right protocol so that site can work cohesively in all browsers.''

=== Web design uses some key elements as below:<ref>http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/design/web-design-history-from-the-beginning/</ref> ===

''1) Layout: It is an initial stage where ideas are put together and graphics, ads and text arranged in color balance and consistency. Layouts can be responsive to devices and can change the layouts according to resolution of the device. Key goal of web surfing should be helping the viewer find the information they seek with an ease.

''2) Color: This is the element which can be manipulated to attract end-user and the choice of colors depends on the purpose and business. It could be multi-colored design or cool or warm toned, conveying the outlook of the brand of an organization. Cascading style sheet is used to fill in colors and is defined using a hexadecimal (hex) notation for the combination of primary color values (RGB).''

''3) Graphics: Graphics includes logos, photos, clipart, which enhances the web design. Placing graphics and using right colors is a key to user friendly website. Other tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Corel Draw can be used to further enhance graphics and create a seamless web page.

''4) Fonts: This element too acts as an enhancer while designing a website. There are thousands of fonts available to choose from but not all are compatible with every web browser. Most web browsers can only read a select number of fonts called "web-safe fonts.''

''5) Content: Content and design can work hand in hand to enhance not only the appearance but projects clear message of the site through visuals and text. Content should always be relevant and factual, which will not confuse customers in anyways. Content should be accustomed for search engines and be of a suitable character length, comprising relevant keywords.''

== New Media in Web Design ==

''There used to be time when one needed few months’ course and money to learn web designing but now even high school kids can create websites with minimal coding knowledge. There are already developed sites with application environment with templates which requires no coding at all. Businesses used to hire web designer and pay a huge amount of money for the designing webpage which now can be created at no cost except for some advanced features. This is also relevant to blogs which now can be published on sites like blogger without any coding. Also, all social networking and e-commerce sites use same language to display their pages on web browser. Source codes of such websites can be easily viewed.''

[[File:Example2.jpg]]

== WYSIWYG Web Editor ==

WYSIWYG<ref>http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/</ref> (what you see is what you get) editors are HTML editors that displays your work as you want it to appear on the web or on your browser. The software will allow you to drag and drop items like tables, layers, frames, etc., and let you insert objects and properties without having to manipulate code directly. A great example of this is [http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/ Dreamweaver.]<ref>http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/</ref> For a good test run, a trial version is available for download. These tools are effective for simple edit or updates for websites. Benefits vary for each software and it would be helpful to know which editor would be best fit your needs. The best practice usually, is to get acquainted with one software and mastering all its features.

Benefits of WYSIWYG Editors
[[File:wixonline.jpg|500px|thumb|Wix display]]
There are quite a few advantages of using WYSIWYG Editors. Among them are as follows:

* Final site layout - during development, you can assess how your site will look while you're creating the website. Some software have templates where you can select and use the best design suited for its need.

* Fast turnaround - editing and updates are quick and since some templates are available, color matching and design layout need not to be time consuming.

* Customization - users with little knowledge of HTML programming can use the editor to customize, edit and update the site like a pro.

* Cheaper - since the software offers drag and drop of items, a web developer professional may be unnecessary for the task.

Drawbacks of WYSIWYG Editors

* Common designs - since templates are widely available, the site designs are not as unique as a web developer may create. Some other companies may have used the same template, same design, with different colors.

* Static design - templates and sites made with WYSIWYG editors often deliver static pages. Database connectivity is unavailable most of the times.

* Not suited for SEO - search engine optimization or SEO<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEO_%28disambiguation%29</ref>, is a factor to consider if you want traffic coming in and out of your website. Sites built on templates do not generate good traffic.

=== Coding with WYSIWYG ===

Web Editor Reference

[[File:Dreamweaver_01.jpg|400px]]

* Dreamweaver [http://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/creating-opening-documents.html#about_creating_dreamweaver_documents/ Dreamweaver Creating-Opening Documents] Retrieved from [http://adobe.com/ Adobe] July 13, 2014.

Dreamweaver offers different modes of developing the site. One of which is code<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7beaa.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7be2a</ref> mode. In this screen, all hard HTML authoring is done. A code navigator is available to assist by giving you an alphabetical list of code sources and tips that are useful during development. Another mode is called the Design<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b86a.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b7ca</ref>. In this view, Dreamweaver lets you format the layout as desired. As you drag and drop items on the canvas, the code is automatically generated by system which you can view in Code mode. They also have a Split<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WScbb6b82af5544594822510a94ae8d65-7fb7a.html</ref> option where you can see the code as well as the design views simultaneously. As you develop your code, the layout changes in real time and as you work.

== Other editors are also available:==
[[File:creativesuite.jpg|150px|150px|thumb|right]]
* [http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/products/creativesuite.html/ Adobe Creative Suite]

Adobe offers products such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and more. Designers may edit their images though Photoshop and edit digitally through Lightroom. With Illustrator, people can work with graphic images and with InDesign, people can work with page layout and design. <ref>https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/catalog/desktop.html?promoid=KOVFF</ref>

[[File:Microsoft.jpg|150px|150px|thumb|right]]
* [http://www.microsoft.com/expression/eng/ Microsoft Expression Studio]

Microsoft Expression Web, code-named Quartz, is an HTML editor and general web design software product by Microsoft. It is available free of charge from Microsoft and is a component of the discontinued Expression Studio.
Expression Web can design and develop web pages using HTML5, CSS 3, ASP.NET, PHP, JavaScript, XML+XSLT and XHTML. Expression Web 4 requires .NET Framework 4.0 and Silverlight 4.0 to install and run.Expression Web uses its own standards-based rendering engine which is different from Internet Explorer's Trident engine.

[[File:nof2013.png|150px|150px|thumb|right]]
* [http://www.netobjects.com/ NetObjects Fusion]

NetObjects Fusion is a web design software that allows users to create and manage their websites. People can choose to add rich media and use custom page templates and designs. Users can build their websites using the CSS Framework and Grid System. There are also visual aids to help users keep their webpages consistent. Additionally, they can have links and captions with the images they upload on the website. The company offers a free software for web design, called NetObjects Fusion Essentials. Users can simply drag-and-drop to build their website.<ref>http://netobjects.com/html/website-design-software.html#css3-deisgn-grid</ref>

[[File:coffeecup.png|150px|150px|thumb|right]]
* [http://www.coffeecup.com/ CoffeeCup HTML Editor]

CoffeeCup software is an HTML editor that allows users to auto-sync any changes to their website online. CoffeeCup Software is an American computer software development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States founded in 1996. The name comes from the company's origins in an internet cafe owned by its founder. The company currently creates over 25 software applications for creating, designing, and editing websites and a number of online services for webmasters. The company's third product, CoffeeCup Direct FTP, was the first FTP program to incorporate text editing functionality directly into the interface in a "split screen" fashion.

== Bootstrap ==
[[File:Bootstrap.png|200px|thumb|right|getbootstrap.com]]
Bootstrap is a front-end interface for easy website development. It uses HTML5, CSS, and JavasScript to create templates that have amazing features such as typography, forms, buttons, tables, navigation, modals, image carousels and other animations along with JS (JavaScript) Plugins. Bootstrap was developed by Mark Otto and Jacob Thronton from Twitter and was released on GitHub in August 2011.

It is extremely easy to use and is able to be implemented very easily on phones, tablets, and desktops all at once. Many of the starting templates for bootstrap already have mobile styles built in so theres no extra work when creating a website, it will automatically adjust dimensions and features to fit on a mobile or tablet screen. It also is compatible with the major, modern browsers with immense responsiveness. It makes life easy for web developers and the possibilities for design, endless.<ref>http://getbootstrap.com/</ref>

== Websites Builders ==

Over the past couple of years, there has been an emergence of web services that allow anyone to develop their own website.

[http://www.wix.com/ WIX.COM]
Founded in 2006 by Avishai Abrahami,Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan, Wix is a cloud-based web development platform that can be used for various purposes, such as business, photography, design, portfolio, music, events, and others. It has a wide range of templates to choose from and are broken out by the purpose of the website created. It also has a section for designers to explore and be inspired by designs from other Wix users. In 2014, Wix had reached fifty million users. <ref>http://www.wix.com/about/us</ref>

[http://www.web.com/landing/websitebuilder.aspx?trkid=affhjfa25w&clickid=wsbtipth80zdri7zb71g20ioukt2ayzrzsx72w0&iradid=58252&irpid=34020&sharedid=us_10000xzu7wy&source=ir WEB.COM]
Founded in 1997, Web.com allows its users to build their own website for free and can be also used for mobile websites. Users can choose their own free domain name. It has online tracking tools to give users insight on the performance of their websites. Its services extend to website design, logo design, search engine optimization, and search engine marketing.
<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/web-com#/entity</ref>

[http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333 GODADDY.COM]GoDaddy is a domain and web hosting company that manages over sixty million domains and serves over thirteen million users worldwide. It is currently the world's largest domain name registrar. <ref>http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333</ref>

[http://www.weebly.com/ WEEBLY.COM]
Weebly was founded in 2007 in San Francisco. Its users can create a free website or blog with their accounts. It supports eCommerce, blogging, hosting, and domain names. Users can build websites through WYSIWYG and can work on offline mode. Also, they have many themes to choose from. Users can publish blog posts, quickly respond to their comments, and monitor the website or blog activity on their dashboard. Weebly has approximately thirty million users. <ref>http://www.weebly.com/about</ref>

[http://www.squarespace.com SQUARESPACE]
This is also another website service that allows individuals to design their own webpage, even if they have no coding knowledge. Squarespace was launched in 2004 in Maryland and since then thousands of websites have been created using this web service. Like Weebly, Squarespace allows users to select from pre-designed templates and drag-and-drop design elements to their webpage. In addition, to building the website, persons can use the site analytics to measure daily visits etc. <ref>http://www.squarespace.com/about/company</ref>
,
[[File:Example3.png|700px|thumb|center|Wix website]]

== Web Content Management System ==

Web content management systems<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system#cite_note-5</ref> (WCMS) is a system used to create and manipulate the content of a website. Basically, using the browser, the CMS will let user create or edit content with an editor and publish it in a live environment. The whole process is in a controlled secured application stored and tracked audit trails in a database. A good example of this is Joomla<ref>http://www.joomla.com</ref>. Joomla is an award-winning CMS which can help build web sites and powerful online applications. It's one of the most popular open source CMS currently available. If you're adept in using PHP and MYSQL, Joomla is highly recommended.

[[File:joomla_01.jpg]]

BENEFITS OF USING CMS

* No coding experience - web authoring as simple as creating a document in Microsoft Word. Easy software to use, no technical requirements necessary.

* Modern web functionality - as web standards change, so does your site. Regular updates will be provided for users to utilize new functions for editing.

* Freedom for revisions - anytime, anywhere access to make frequent updates, or to just simply add or change an image or event to your website.

* Cost - some free software are available without hiring a professional web developer.

DRAWBACKS OF USING CMS

* Search rank - search engine optimization doesn't work well on sites developed with CMS. Since the templates are vastly available, codes generated for these templates are quite similar and hinder them to go up the list in ranking.

* File size - although the site may be a simple one, the file size is as large as a complex web site. This affects the performance. The slow speed results from high volume of traffic.

* Complicated updates - plug ins compatibility can be a huge project. If you're not technical savvy, troubleshooting compatibility plug ins would be time consuming and some important functions would not be available during development. Extra training might be necessary to be adept in maintaining web pages.

Other related examples of CMS:

* [https://wordpress.com/ WordPress]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress</ref>

* [http://www.acquia.com/web-content-management/ Drupal]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drupal</ref>

* [http://ellislab.com/expressionengine/ ExpressionEngine]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExpressionEngine</ref>

==References==

<references>

[http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/ Oxford English Dictionary] Retrieved July 13, 2014.

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FAhmed607: /* WYSIWYG Web Editor */

== Web Design ==

'''Web Design is a process of various front end tasks to create a web page, which the end-user can access through internet. The history of web design began just 32 years ago in 1981 and websites were mostly created for functional communication rather than entertainment. Due to limitation of coding language designers were only able to create simple layout with few colors. Such sites were called ‘first generation sites’ due to lot of text, limited color and linear graphics.''' <ref>http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-web-design.htm</ref>
[[File:Exampl.jpg]]

=== HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)===

''HTML refers to hypertext markup language which is used for creating a web page since it first began. It is used to define the structure and layouts of web document using tags and attributes. Hypertext links are also a form of tags which is use to direct users to other web pages with one click. When HTML was on developing stage many large companies used to monopolize web design codes. The W3C<ref>http://www.w3.org/</ref> or World Wide Web consortium was formed to prevent monopoly of large companies. This body ensures that designers follow right protocol so that site can work cohesively in all browsers.''

=== Web design uses some key elements as below:<ref>http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/design/web-design-history-from-the-beginning/</ref> ===

''1) Layout: It is an initial stage where ideas are put together and graphics, ads and text arranged in color balance and consistency. Layouts can be responsive to devices and can change the layouts according to resolution of the device. Key goal of web surfing should be helping the viewer find the information they seek with an ease.

''2) Color: This is the element which can be manipulated to attract end-user and the choice of colors depends on the purpose and business. It could be multi-colored design or cool or warm toned, conveying the outlook of the brand of an organization. Cascading style sheet is used to fill in colors and is defined using a hexadecimal (hex) notation for the combination of primary color values (RGB).''

''3) Graphics: Graphics includes logos, photos, clipart, which enhances the web design. Placing graphics and using right colors is a key to user friendly website. Other tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Corel Draw can be used to further enhance graphics and create a seamless web page.

''4) Fonts: This element too acts as an enhancer while designing a website. There are thousands of fonts available to choose from but not all are compatible with every web browser. Most web browsers can only read a select number of fonts called "web-safe fonts.''

''5) Content: Content and design can work hand in hand to enhance not only the appearance but projects clear message of the site through visuals and text. Content should always be relevant and factual, which will not confuse customers in anyways. Content should be accustomed for search engines and be of a suitable character length, comprising relevant keywords.''

== New Media in Web Design ==

''There used to be time when one needed few months’ course and money to learn web designing but now even high school kids can create websites with minimal coding knowledge. There are already developed sites with application environment with templates which requires no coding at all. Businesses used to hire web designer and pay a huge amount of money for the designing webpage which now can be created at no cost except for some advanced features. This is also relevant to blogs which now can be published on sites like blogger without any coding. Also, all social networking and e-commerce sites use same language to display their pages on web browser. Source codes of such websites can be easily viewed.''

[[File:Example2.jpg]]

== WYSIWYG Web Editor ==

WYSIWYG<ref>http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/</ref> (what you see is what you get) editors are HTML editors that displays your work as you want it to appear on the web or on your browser. The software will allow you to drag and drop items like tables, layers, frames, etc., and let you insert objects and properties without having to manipulate code directly. A great example of this is [http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/ Dreamweaver.]<ref>http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/</ref> For a good test run, a trial version is available for download. These tools are effective for simple edit or updates for websites. Benefits vary for each software and it would be helpful to know which editor would be best fit your needs. The best practice usually, is to get acquainted with one software and mastering all its features.

Benefits of WYSIWYG Editors
[[File:wixonline.jpg|500px|thumb|Wix display]]
There are quite a few advantages of using WYSIWYG Editors. Among them are as follows:

* Final site layout - during development, you can assess how your site will look while you're creating the website. Some software have templates where you can select and use the best design suited for its need.

* Fast turnaround - editing and updates are quick and since some templates are available, color matching and design layout need not to be time consuming.

* Customization - users with little knowledge of HTML programming can use the editor to customize, edit and update the site like a pro.

* Cheaper - since the software offers drag and drop of items, a web developer professional may be unnecessary for the task.

Drawbacks of WYSIWYG Editors

* Common designs - since templates are widely available, the site designs are not as unique as a web developer may create. Some other companies may have used the same template, same design, with different colors.

* Static design - templates and sites made with WYSIWYG editors often deliver static pages. Database connectivity is unavailable most of the times.

* Not suited for SEO - search engine optimization or SEO<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEO_%28disambiguation%29</ref>, is a factor to consider if you want traffic coming in and out of your website. Sites built on templates do not generate good traffic.

=== Coding with WYSIWYG ===

Web Editor Reference

[[File:Dreamweaver_01.jpg|400px]]

* Dreamweaver [http://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/creating-opening-documents.html#about_creating_dreamweaver_documents/ Dreamweaver Creating-Opening Documents] Retrieved from [http://adobe.com/ Adobe] July 13, 2014.

Dreamweaver offers different modes of developing the site. One of which is code<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7beaa.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7be2a</ref> mode. In this screen, all hard HTML authoring is done. A code navigator is available to assist by giving you an alphabetical list of code sources and tips that are useful during development. Another mode is called the Design<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b86a.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b7ca</ref>. In this view, Dreamweaver lets you format the layout as desired. As you drag and drop items on the canvas, the code is automatically generated by system which you can view in Code mode. They also have a Split<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WScbb6b82af5544594822510a94ae8d65-7fb7a.html</ref> option where you can see the code as well as the design views simultaneously. As you develop your code, the layout changes in real time and as you work.

== Other editors are also available:==

* [http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/products/creativesuite.html/ Adobe Creative Suite]
Adobe offers products such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and more. Designers may edit their images though Photoshop and edit digitally through Lightroom. With Illustrator, people can work with graphic images and with InDesign, people can work with page layout and design. <ref>https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/catalog/desktop.html?promoid=KOVFF</ref>

* [http://www.microsoft.com/expression/eng/ Microsoft Expression Studio]
Microsoft Expression Web, code-named Quartz, is an HTML editor and general web design software product by Microsoft. It is available free of charge from Microsoft and is a component of the discontinued Expression Studio.
Expression Web can design and develop web pages using HTML5, CSS 3, ASP.NET, PHP, JavaScript, XML+XSLT and XHTML. Expression Web 4 requires .NET Framework 4.0 and Silverlight 4.0 to install and run.Expression Web uses its own standards-based rendering engine which is different from Internet Explorer's Trident engine.

* [http://www.netobjects.com/ NetObjects Fusion]

NetObjects Fusion is a web design software that allows users to create and manage their websites. People can choose to add rich media and use custom page templates and designs. Users can build their websites using the CSS Framework and Grid System. There are also visual aids to help users keep their webpages consistent. Additionally, they can have links and captions with the images they upload on the website. The company offers a free software for web design, called NetObjects Fusion Essentials. Users can simply drag-and-drop to build their website.<ref>http://netobjects.com/html/website-design-software.html#css3-deisgn-grid</ref>

* [http://www.coffeecup.com/ CoffeeCup HTML Editor]
CoffeeCup software is an HTML editor that allows users to auto-sync any changes to their website online. CoffeeCup Software is an American computer software development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States founded in 1996. The name comes from the company's origins in an internet cafe owned by its founder. The company currently creates over 25 software applications for creating, designing, and editing websites and a number of online services for webmasters. The company's third product, CoffeeCup Direct FTP, was the first FTP program to incorporate text editing functionality directly into the interface in a "split screen" fashion.

== Bootstrap ==
[[File:Bootstrap.png|200px|thumb|right|getbootstrap.com]]
Bootstrap is a front-end interface for easy website development. It uses HTML5, CSS, and JavasScript to create templates that have amazing features such as typography, forms, buttons, tables, navigation, modals, image carousels and other animations along with JS (JavaScript) Plugins. Bootstrap was developed by Mark Otto and Jacob Thronton from Twitter and was released on GitHub in August 2011.

It is extremely easy to use and is able to be implemented very easily on phones, tablets, and desktops all at once. Many of the starting templates for bootstrap already have mobile styles built in so theres no extra work when creating a website, it will automatically adjust dimensions and features to fit on a mobile or tablet screen. It also is compatible with the major, modern browsers with immense responsiveness. It makes life easy for web developers and the possibilities for design, endless.<ref>http://getbootstrap.com/</ref>

== Websites Builders ==

Over the past couple of years, there has been an emergence of web services that allow anyone to develop their own website.

[http://www.wix.com/ WIX.COM]
Founded in 2006 by Avishai Abrahami,Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan, Wix is a cloud-based web development platform that can be used for various purposes, such as business, photography, design, portfolio, music, events, and others. It has a wide range of templates to choose from and are broken out by the purpose of the website created. It also has a section for designers to explore and be inspired by designs from other Wix users. In 2014, Wix had reached fifty million users. <ref>http://www.wix.com/about/us</ref>

[http://www.web.com/landing/websitebuilder.aspx?trkid=affhjfa25w&clickid=wsbtipth80zdri7zb71g20ioukt2ayzrzsx72w0&iradid=58252&irpid=34020&sharedid=us_10000xzu7wy&source=ir WEB.COM]
Founded in 1997, Web.com allows its users to build their own website for free and can be also used for mobile websites. Users can choose their own free domain name. It has online tracking tools to give users insight on the performance of their websites. Its services extend to website design, logo design, search engine optimization, and search engine marketing.
<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/web-com#/entity</ref>

[http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333 GODADDY.COM]GoDaddy is a domain and web hosting company that manages over sixty million domains and serves over thirteen million users worldwide. It is currently the world's largest domain name registrar. <ref>http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333</ref>

[http://www.weebly.com/ WEEBLY.COM]
Weebly was founded in 2007 in San Francisco. Its users can create a free website or blog with their accounts. It supports eCommerce, blogging, hosting, and domain names. Users can build websites through WYSIWYG and can work on offline mode. Also, they have many themes to choose from. Users can publish blog posts, quickly respond to their comments, and monitor the website or blog activity on their dashboard. Weebly has approximately thirty million users. <ref>http://www.weebly.com/about</ref>

[http://www.squarespace.com SQUARESPACE]
This is also another website service that allows individuals to design their own webpage, even if they have no coding knowledge. Squarespace was launched in 2004 in Maryland and since then thousands of websites have been created using this web service. Like Weebly, Squarespace allows users to select from pre-designed templates and drag-and-drop design elements to their webpage. In addition, to building the website, persons can use the site analytics to measure daily visits etc. <ref>http://www.squarespace.com/about/company</ref>
,
[[File:Example3.png|700px|thumb|center|Wix website]]

== Web Content Management System ==

Web content management systems<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system#cite_note-5</ref> (WCMS) is a system used to create and manipulate the content of a website. Basically, using the browser, the CMS will let user create or edit content with an editor and publish it in a live environment. The whole process is in a controlled secured application stored and tracked audit trails in a database. A good example of this is Joomla<ref>http://www.joomla.com</ref>. Joomla is an award-winning CMS which can help build web sites and powerful online applications. It's one of the most popular open source CMS currently available. If you're adept in using PHP and MYSQL, Joomla is highly recommended.

[[File:joomla_01.jpg]]

BENEFITS OF USING CMS

* No coding experience - web authoring as simple as creating a document in Microsoft Word. Easy software to use, no technical requirements necessary.

* Modern web functionality - as web standards change, so does your site. Regular updates will be provided for users to utilize new functions for editing.

* Freedom for revisions - anytime, anywhere access to make frequent updates, or to just simply add or change an image or event to your website.

* Cost - some free software are available without hiring a professional web developer.

DRAWBACKS OF USING CMS

* Search rank - search engine optimization doesn't work well on sites developed with CMS. Since the templates are vastly available, codes generated for these templates are quite similar and hinder them to go up the list in ranking.

* File size - although the site may be a simple one, the file size is as large as a complex web site. This affects the performance. The slow speed results from high volume of traffic.

* Complicated updates - plug ins compatibility can be a huge project. If you're not technical savvy, troubleshooting compatibility plug ins would be time consuming and some important functions would not be available during development. Extra training might be necessary to be adept in maintaining web pages.

Other related examples of CMS:

* [https://wordpress.com/ WordPress]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress</ref>

* [http://www.acquia.com/web-content-management/ Drupal]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drupal</ref>

* [http://ellislab.com/expressionengine/ ExpressionEngine]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExpressionEngine</ref>

==References==

<references>

[http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/ Oxford English Dictionary] Retrieved July 13, 2014.

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2016-07-07T03:12:37Z

FAhmed607: /* Bootstrap */

== Web Design ==

'''Web Design is a process of various front end tasks to create a web page, which the end-user can access through internet. The history of web design began just 32 years ago in 1981 and websites were mostly created for functional communication rather than entertainment. Due to limitation of coding language designers were only able to create simple layout with few colors. Such sites were called ‘first generation sites’ due to lot of text, limited color and linear graphics.''' <ref>http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-web-design.htm</ref>
[[File:Exampl.jpg]]

=== HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)===

''HTML refers to hypertext markup language which is used for creating a web page since it first began. It is used to define the structure and layouts of web document using tags and attributes. Hypertext links are also a form of tags which is use to direct users to other web pages with one click. When HTML was on developing stage many large companies used to monopolize web design codes. The W3C<ref>http://www.w3.org/</ref> or World Wide Web consortium was formed to prevent monopoly of large companies. This body ensures that designers follow right protocol so that site can work cohesively in all browsers.''

=== Web design uses some key elements as below:<ref>http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/design/web-design-history-from-the-beginning/</ref> ===

''1) Layout: It is an initial stage where ideas are put together and graphics, ads and text arranged in color balance and consistency. Layouts can be responsive to devices and can change the layouts according to resolution of the device. Key goal of web surfing should be helping the viewer find the information they seek with an ease.

''2) Color: This is the element which can be manipulated to attract end-user and the choice of colors depends on the purpose and business. It could be multi-colored design or cool or warm toned, conveying the outlook of the brand of an organization. Cascading style sheet is used to fill in colors and is defined using a hexadecimal (hex) notation for the combination of primary color values (RGB).''

''3) Graphics: Graphics includes logos, photos, clipart, which enhances the web design. Placing graphics and using right colors is a key to user friendly website. Other tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Corel Draw can be used to further enhance graphics and create a seamless web page.

''4) Fonts: This element too acts as an enhancer while designing a website. There are thousands of fonts available to choose from but not all are compatible with every web browser. Most web browsers can only read a select number of fonts called "web-safe fonts.''

''5) Content: Content and design can work hand in hand to enhance not only the appearance but projects clear message of the site through visuals and text. Content should always be relevant and factual, which will not confuse customers in anyways. Content should be accustomed for search engines and be of a suitable character length, comprising relevant keywords.''

== New Media in Web Design ==

''There used to be time when one needed few months’ course and money to learn web designing but now even high school kids can create websites with minimal coding knowledge. There are already developed sites with application environment with templates which requires no coding at all. Businesses used to hire web designer and pay a huge amount of money for the designing webpage which now can be created at no cost except for some advanced features. This is also relevant to blogs which now can be published on sites like blogger without any coding. Also, all social networking and e-commerce sites use same language to display their pages on web browser. Source codes of such websites can be easily viewed.''

[[File:Example2.jpg]]

== WYSIWYG Web Editor ==

WYSIWYG<ref>http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/</ref> (what you see is what you get) editors are HTML editors that displays your work as you want it to appear on the web or on your browser. The software will allow you to drag and drop items like tables, layers, frames, etc., and let you insert objects and properties without having to manipulate code directly. A great example of this is [http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/ Dreamweaver.]<ref>http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/</ref> For a good test run, a trial version is available for download. These tools are effective for simple edit or updates for websites. Benefits vary for each software and it would be helpful to know which editor would be best fit your needs. The best practice usually, is to get acquainted with one software and mastering all its features.

Benefits of WYSIWYG Editors
[[File:wixonline.jpg|500px|thumb|Wix display]]
There are quite a few advantages of using WYSIWYG Editors. Among them are as follows:

* Final site layout - during development, you can assess how your site will look while you're creating the website. Some software have templates where you can select and use the best design suited for its need.

* Fast turnaround - editing and updates are quick and since some templates are available, color matching and design layout need not to be time consuming.

* Customizable - users with little knowledge of HTML programming can use the editor to customize, edit and update the site like a pro.

* Cheaper - since the software offers drag and drop of items, a web developer professional may be unnecessary for the task.

Drawbacks OF WYSIWYG Editors

* Common designs - since templates are widely available, the site designs are not as unique as a web developer may create. Some other companies may have used the same template, same design, with different colors.

* Static design - templates and sites made with WYSIWYG editors often deliver static pages. Database connectivity is unavailable most of the times.

* Not suited for SEO - search engine optimization or SEO<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEO_%28disambiguation%29</ref>, is a factor to consider if you want traffic coming in and out of your website. Sites built on templates do not generate good traffic.

=== Coding with WYSIWYG ===

Web Editor Reference

[[File:Dreamweaver_01.jpg|400px]]

* Dreamweaver [http://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/creating-opening-documents.html#about_creating_dreamweaver_documents/ Dreamweaver Creating-Opening Documents] Retrieved from [http://adobe.com/ Adobe] July 13, 2014.

Dreamweaver offers different modes of developing the site. One of which is code<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7beaa.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7be2a</ref> mode. In this screen, all hard HTML authoring is done. A code navigator is available to assist by giving you an alphabetical list of code sources and tips that are useful during development. Another mode is called the Design<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b86a.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b7ca</ref>. In this view, Dreamweaver lets you format the layout as desired. As you drag and drop items on the canvas, the code is automatically generated by system which you can view in Code mode. They also have a Split<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WScbb6b82af5544594822510a94ae8d65-7fb7a.html</ref> option where you can see the code as well as the design views simultaneously. As you develop your code, the layout changes in real time and as you work.

== Other editors are also available:==

* [http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/products/creativesuite.html/ Adobe Creative Suite]
Adobe offers products such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and more. Designers may edit their images though Photoshop and edit digitally through Lightroom. With Illustrator, people can work with graphic images and with InDesign, people can work with page layout and design. <ref>https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/catalog/desktop.html?promoid=KOVFF</ref>

* [http://www.microsoft.com/expression/eng/ Microsoft Expression Studio]
Microsoft Expression Web, code-named Quartz, is an HTML editor and general web design software product by Microsoft. It is available free of charge from Microsoft and is a component of the discontinued Expression Studio.
Expression Web can design and develop web pages using HTML5, CSS 3, ASP.NET, PHP, JavaScript, XML+XSLT and XHTML. Expression Web 4 requires .NET Framework 4.0 and Silverlight 4.0 to install and run.Expression Web uses its own standards-based rendering engine which is different from Internet Explorer's Trident engine.

* [http://www.netobjects.com/ NetObjects Fusion]

NetObjects Fusion is a web design software that allows users to create and manage their websites. People can choose to add rich media and use custom page templates and designs. Users can build their websites using the CSS Framework and Grid System. There are also visual aids to help users keep their webpages consistent. Additionally, they can have links and captions with the images they upload on the website. The company offers a free software for web design, called NetObjects Fusion Essentials. Users can simply drag-and-drop to build their website.<ref>http://netobjects.com/html/website-design-software.html#css3-deisgn-grid</ref>

* [http://www.coffeecup.com/ CoffeeCup HTML Editor]
CoffeeCup software is an HTML editor that allows users to auto-sync any changes to their website online. CoffeeCup Software is an American computer software development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States founded in 1996. The name comes from the company's origins in an internet cafe owned by its founder. The company currently creates over 25 software applications for creating, designing, and editing websites and a number of online services for webmasters. The company's third product, CoffeeCup Direct FTP, was the first FTP program to incorporate text editing functionality directly into the interface in a "split screen" fashion.

== Bootstrap ==
[[File:Bootstrap.png|200px|thumb|right|getbootstrap.com]]
Bootstrap is a front-end interface for easy website development. It uses HTML5, CSS, and JavasScript to create templates that have amazing features such as typography, forms, buttons, tables, navigation, modals, image carousels and other animations along with JS (JavaScript) Plugins. Bootstrap was developed by Mark Otto and Jacob Thronton from Twitter and was released on GitHub in August 2011.

It is extremely easy to use and is able to be implemented very easily on phones, tablets, and desktops all at once. Many of the starting templates for bootstrap already have mobile styles built in so theres no extra work when creating a website, it will automatically adjust dimensions and features to fit on a mobile or tablet screen. It also is compatible with the major, modern browsers with immense responsiveness. It makes life easy for web developers and the possibilities for design, endless.<ref>http://getbootstrap.com/</ref>

== Websites Builders ==

Over the past couple of years, there has been an emergence of web services that allow anyone to develop their own website.

[http://www.wix.com/ WIX.COM]
Founded in 2006 by Avishai Abrahami,Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan, Wix is a cloud-based web development platform that can be used for various purposes, such as business, photography, design, portfolio, music, events, and others. It has a wide range of templates to choose from and are broken out by the purpose of the website created. It also has a section for designers to explore and be inspired by designs from other Wix users. In 2014, Wix had reached fifty million users. <ref>http://www.wix.com/about/us</ref>

[http://www.web.com/landing/websitebuilder.aspx?trkid=affhjfa25w&clickid=wsbtipth80zdri7zb71g20ioukt2ayzrzsx72w0&iradid=58252&irpid=34020&sharedid=us_10000xzu7wy&source=ir WEB.COM]
Founded in 1997, Web.com allows its users to build their own website for free and can be also used for mobile websites. Users can choose their own free domain name. It has online tracking tools to give users insight on the performance of their websites. Its services extend to website design, logo design, search engine optimization, and search engine marketing.
<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/web-com#/entity</ref>

[http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333 GODADDY.COM]GoDaddy is a domain and web hosting company that manages over sixty million domains and serves over thirteen million users worldwide. It is currently the world's largest domain name registrar. <ref>http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333</ref>

[http://www.weebly.com/ WEEBLY.COM]
Weebly was founded in 2007 in San Francisco. Its users can create a free website or blog with their accounts. It supports eCommerce, blogging, hosting, and domain names. Users can build websites through WYSIWYG and can work on offline mode. Also, they have many themes to choose from. Users can publish blog posts, quickly respond to their comments, and monitor the website or blog activity on their dashboard. Weebly has approximately thirty million users. <ref>http://www.weebly.com/about</ref>

[http://www.squarespace.com SQUARESPACE]
This is also another website service that allows individuals to design their own webpage, even if they have no coding knowledge. Squarespace was launched in 2004 in Maryland and since then thousands of websites have been created using this web service. Like Weebly, Squarespace allows users to select from pre-designed templates and drag-and-drop design elements to their webpage. In addition, to building the website, persons can use the site analytics to measure daily visits etc. <ref>http://www.squarespace.com/about/company</ref>
,
[[File:Example3.png|700px|thumb|center|Wix website]]

== Web Content Management System ==

Web content management systems<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system#cite_note-5</ref> (WCMS) is a system used to create and manipulate the content of a website. Basically, using the browser, the CMS will let user create or edit content with an editor and publish it in a live environment. The whole process is in a controlled secured application stored and tracked audit trails in a database. A good example of this is Joomla<ref>http://www.joomla.com</ref>. Joomla is an award-winning CMS which can help build web sites and powerful online applications. It's one of the most popular open source CMS currently available. If you're adept in using PHP and MYSQL, Joomla is highly recommended.

[[File:joomla_01.jpg]]

BENEFITS OF USING CMS

* No coding experience - web authoring as simple as creating a document in Microsoft Word. Easy software to use, no technical requirements necessary.

* Modern web functionality - as web standards change, so does your site. Regular updates will be provided for users to utilize new functions for editing.

* Freedom for revisions - anytime, anywhere access to make frequent updates, or to just simply add or change an image or event to your website.

* Cost - some free software are available without hiring a professional web developer.

DRAWBACKS OF USING CMS

* Search rank - search engine optimization doesn't work well on sites developed with CMS. Since the templates are vastly available, codes generated for these templates are quite similar and hinder them to go up the list in ranking.

* File size - although the site may be a simple one, the file size is as large as a complex web site. This affects the performance. The slow speed results from high volume of traffic.

* Complicated updates - plug ins compatibility can be a huge project. If you're not technical savvy, troubleshooting compatibility plug ins would be time consuming and some important functions would not be available during development. Extra training might be necessary to be adept in maintaining web pages.

Other related examples of CMS:

* [https://wordpress.com/ WordPress]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress</ref>

* [http://www.acquia.com/web-content-management/ Drupal]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drupal</ref>

* [http://ellislab.com/expressionengine/ ExpressionEngine]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExpressionEngine</ref>

==References==

<references>

[http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/ Oxford English Dictionary] Retrieved July 13, 2014.

New Media in Web Design

2016-07-07T03:11:12Z

FAhmed607: /* WYSIWYG Web Editor */

== Web Design ==

'''Web Design is a process of various front end tasks to create a web page, which the end-user can access through internet. The history of web design began just 32 years ago in 1981 and websites were mostly created for functional communication rather than entertainment. Due to limitation of coding language designers were only able to create simple layout with few colors. Such sites were called ‘first generation sites’ due to lot of text, limited color and linear graphics.''' <ref>http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-web-design.htm</ref>
[[File:Exampl.jpg]]

=== HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)===

''HTML refers to hypertext markup language which is used for creating a web page since it first began. It is used to define the structure and layouts of web document using tags and attributes. Hypertext links are also a form of tags which is use to direct users to other web pages with one click. When HTML was on developing stage many large companies used to monopolize web design codes. The W3C<ref>http://www.w3.org/</ref> or World Wide Web consortium was formed to prevent monopoly of large companies. This body ensures that designers follow right protocol so that site can work cohesively in all browsers.''

=== Web design uses some key elements as below:<ref>http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/design/web-design-history-from-the-beginning/</ref> ===

''1) Layout: It is an initial stage where ideas are put together and graphics, ads and text arranged in color balance and consistency. Layouts can be responsive to devices and can change the layouts according to resolution of the device. Key goal of web surfing should be helping the viewer find the information they seek with an ease.

''2) Color: This is the element which can be manipulated to attract end-user and the choice of colors depends on the purpose and business. It could be multi-colored design or cool or warm toned, conveying the outlook of the brand of an organization. Cascading style sheet is used to fill in colors and is defined using a hexadecimal (hex) notation for the combination of primary color values (RGB).''

''3) Graphics: Graphics includes logos, photos, clipart, which enhances the web design. Placing graphics and using right colors is a key to user friendly website. Other tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Corel Draw can be used to further enhance graphics and create a seamless web page.

''4) Fonts: This element too acts as an enhancer while designing a website. There are thousands of fonts available to choose from but not all are compatible with every web browser. Most web browsers can only read a select number of fonts called "web-safe fonts.''

''5) Content: Content and design can work hand in hand to enhance not only the appearance but projects clear message of the site through visuals and text. Content should always be relevant and factual, which will not confuse customers in anyways. Content should be accustomed for search engines and be of a suitable character length, comprising relevant keywords.''

== New Media in Web Design ==

''There used to be time when one needed few months’ course and money to learn web designing but now even high school kids can create websites with minimal coding knowledge. There are already developed sites with application environment with templates which requires no coding at all. Businesses used to hire web designer and pay a huge amount of money for the designing webpage which now can be created at no cost except for some advanced features. This is also relevant to blogs which now can be published on sites like blogger without any coding. Also, all social networking and e-commerce sites use same language to display their pages on web browser. Source codes of such websites can be easily viewed.''

[[File:Example2.jpg]]

== WYSIWYG Web Editor ==

WYSIWYG<ref>http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/</ref> (what you see is what you get) editors are HTML editors that displays your work as you want it to appear on the web or on your browser. The software will allow you to drag and drop items like tables, layers, frames, etc., and let you insert objects and properties without having to manipulate code directly. A great example of this is [http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/ Dreamweaver.]<ref>http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/</ref> For a good test run, a trial version is available for download. These tools are effective for simple edit or updates for websites. Benefits vary for each software and it would be helpful to know which editor would be best fit your needs. The best practice usually, is to get acquainted with one software and mastering all its features.

Benefits of WYSIWYG Editors
[[File:wixonline.jpg|500px|thumb|Wix display]]
There are quite a few advantages of using WYSIWYG Editors. Among them are as follows:

* Final site layout - during development, you can assess how your site will look while you're creating the website. Some software have templates where you can select and use the best design suited for its need.

* Fast turnaround - editing and updates are quick and since some templates are available, color matching and design layout need not to be time consuming.

* Customizable - users with little knowledge of HTML programming can use the editor to customize, edit and update the site like a pro.

* Cheaper - since the software offers drag and drop of items, a web developer professional may be unnecessary for the task.

Drawbacks OF WYSIWYG Editors

* Common designs - since templates are widely available, the site designs are not as unique as a web developer may create. Some other companies may have used the same template, same design, with different colors.

* Static design - templates and sites made with WYSIWYG editors often deliver static pages. Database connectivity is unavailable most of the times.

* Not suited for SEO - search engine optimization or SEO<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEO_%28disambiguation%29</ref>, is a factor to consider if you want traffic coming in and out of your website. Sites built on templates do not generate good traffic.

=== Coding with WYSIWYG ===

Web Editor Reference

[[File:Dreamweaver_01.jpg|400px]]

* Dreamweaver [http://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/creating-opening-documents.html#about_creating_dreamweaver_documents/ Dreamweaver Creating-Opening Documents] Retrieved from [http://adobe.com/ Adobe] July 13, 2014.

Dreamweaver offers different modes of developing the site. One of which is code<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7beaa.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7be2a</ref> mode. In this screen, all hard HTML authoring is done. A code navigator is available to assist by giving you an alphabetical list of code sources and tips that are useful during development. Another mode is called the Design<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b86a.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b7ca</ref>. In this view, Dreamweaver lets you format the layout as desired. As you drag and drop items on the canvas, the code is automatically generated by system which you can view in Code mode. They also have a Split<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WScbb6b82af5544594822510a94ae8d65-7fb7a.html</ref> option where you can see the code as well as the design views simultaneously. As you develop your code, the layout changes in real time and as you work.

== Other editors are also available:==

* [http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/products/creativesuite.html/ Adobe Creative Suite]
Adobe offers products such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and more. Designers may edit their images though Photoshop and edit digitally through Lightroom. With Illustrator, people can work with graphic images and with InDesign, people can work with page layout and design. <ref>https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/catalog/desktop.html?promoid=KOVFF</ref>

* [http://www.microsoft.com/expression/eng/ Microsoft Expression Studio]
Microsoft Expression Web, code-named Quartz, is an HTML editor and general web design software product by Microsoft. It is available free of charge from Microsoft and is a component of the discontinued Expression Studio.
Expression Web can design and develop web pages using HTML5, CSS 3, ASP.NET, PHP, JavaScript, XML+XSLT and XHTML. Expression Web 4 requires .NET Framework 4.0 and Silverlight 4.0 to install and run.Expression Web uses its own standards-based rendering engine which is different from Internet Explorer's Trident engine.

* [http://www.netobjects.com/ NetObjects Fusion]

NetObjects Fusion is a web design software that allows users to create and manage their websites. People can choose to add rich media and use custom page templates and designs. Users can build their websites using the CSS Framework and Grid System. There are also visual aids to help users keep their webpages consistent. Additionally, they can have links and captions with the images they upload on the website. The company offers a free software for web design, called NetObjects Fusion Essentials. Users can simply drag-and-drop to build their website.<ref>http://netobjects.com/html/website-design-software.html#css3-deisgn-grid</ref>

* [http://www.coffeecup.com/ CoffeeCup HTML Editor]
CoffeeCup software is an HTML editor that allows users to auto-sync any changes to their website online. CoffeeCup Software is an American computer software development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States founded in 1996. The name comes from the company's origins in an internet cafe owned by its founder. The company currently creates over 25 software applications for creating, designing, and editing websites and a number of online services for webmasters. The company's third product, CoffeeCup Direct FTP, was the first FTP program to incorporate text editing functionality directly into the interface in a "split screen" fashion.

== Bootstrap ==
[[File:Bootstrap.png|200px|thumb|right|getbootstrap.com]]
Bootstrap is a front-end interface for easy website development. It uses HTML5, CSS, and JavasScript to create templates that have amazing features such as typography, forms, buttons, tables, navigation, modals, image carousels and other animations along with JS (JavaScript) Plugins. Bootstrap was developed by Mark Otto and Jacob Thronton from Twitter and was released on GitHub in August 2011.

It is extremely easy to use and is able to be implemented very easily on phones, tablets, and desktops all at once. Many of the starting templates for bootstrap already have mobile styles built in so theres no extra work when creating a website, it will automatically adjust dimensions and features to fit on a mobile or tablet screen. It also is compatible with the major, modern browsers with immense responsiveness. It makes life easy for web developers and the possibilities for design, endless.<ref>http://getbootstrap.com/</ref>

== Websites Builders ==

Over the past couple of years, there has been an emergence of web services that allow anyone to develop their own website.

[http://www.wix.com/ WIX.COM]
Founded in 2006 by Avishai Abrahami,Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan, Wix is a cloud-based web development platform that can be used for various purposes, such as business, photography, design, portfolio, music, events, and others. It has a wide range of templates to choose from and are broken out by the purpose of the website created. It also has a section for designers to explore and be inspired by designs from other Wix users. In 2014, Wix had reached fifty million users. <ref>http://www.wix.com/about/us</ref>

[http://www.web.com/landing/websitebuilder.aspx?trkid=affhjfa25w&clickid=wsbtipth80zdri7zb71g20ioukt2ayzrzsx72w0&iradid=58252&irpid=34020&sharedid=us_10000xzu7wy&source=ir WEB.COM]
Founded in 1997, Web.com allows its users to build their own website for free and can be also used for mobile websites. Users can choose their own free domain name. It has online tracking tools to give users insight on the performance of their websites. Its services extend to website design, logo design, search engine optimization, and search engine marketing.
<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/web-com#/entity</ref>

[http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333 GODADDY.COM]GoDaddy is a domain and web hosting company that manages over sixty million domains and serves over thirteen million users worldwide. It is currently the world's largest domain name registrar. <ref>http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333</ref>

[http://www.weebly.com/ WEEBLY.COM]
Weebly was founded in 2007 in San Francisco. Its users can create a free website or blog with their accounts. It supports eCommerce, blogging, hosting, and domain names. Users can build websites through WYSIWYG and can work on offline mode. Also, they have many themes to choose from. Users can publish blog posts, quickly respond to their comments, and monitor the website or blog activity on their dashboard. Weebly has approximately thirty million users. <ref>http://www.weebly.com/about</ref>

[http://www.squarespace.com SQUARESPACE]
This is also another website service that allows individuals to design their own webpage, even if they have no coding knowledge. Squarespace was launched in 2004 in Maryland and since then thousands of websites have been created using this web service. Like Weebly, Squarespace allows users to select from pre-designed templates and drag-and-drop design elements to their webpage. In addition, to building the website, persons can use the site analytics to measure daily visits etc. <ref>http://www.squarespace.com/about/company</ref>
,
[[File:Example3.png|700px|thumb|center|Wix website]]

== Web Content Management System ==

Web content management systems<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system#cite_note-5</ref> (WCMS) is a system used to create and manipulate the content of a website. Basically, using the browser, the CMS will let user create or edit content with an editor and publish it in a live environment. The whole process is in a controlled secured application stored and tracked audit trails in a database. A good example of this is Joomla<ref>http://www.joomla.com</ref>. Joomla is an award-winning CMS which can help build web sites and powerful online applications. It's one of the most popular open source CMS currently available. If you're adept in using PHP and MYSQL, Joomla is highly recommended.

[[File:joomla_01.jpg]]

BENEFITS OF USING CMS

* No coding experience - web authoring as simple as creating a document in Microsoft Word. Easy software to use, no technical requirements necessary.

* Modern web functionality - as web standards change, so does your site. Regular updates will be provided for users to utilize new functions for editing.

* Freedom for revisions - anytime, anywhere access to make frequent updates, or to just simply add or change an image or event to your website.

* Cost - some free software are available without hiring a professional web developer.

DRAWBACKS OF USING CMS

* Search rank - search engine optimization doesn't work well on sites developed with CMS. Since the templates are vastly available, codes generated for these templates are quite similar and hinder them to go up the list in ranking.

* File size - although the site may be a simple one, the file size is as large as a complex web site. This affects the performance. The slow speed results from high volume of traffic.

* Complicated updates - plug ins compatibility can be a huge project. If you're not technical savvy, troubleshooting compatibility plug ins would be time consuming and some important functions would not be available during development. Extra training might be necessary to be adept in maintaining web pages.

Other related examples of CMS:

* [https://wordpress.com/ WordPress]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress</ref>

* [http://www.acquia.com/web-content-management/ Drupal]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drupal</ref>

* [http://ellislab.com/expressionengine/ ExpressionEngine]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExpressionEngine</ref>

==References==

<references>

[http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/ Oxford English Dictionary] Retrieved July 13, 2014.

New Media in Web Design

2016-07-07T03:09:21Z

FAhmed607: /* Other editors are also available: */

== Web Design ==

'''Web Design is a process of various front end tasks to create a web page, which the end-user can access through internet. The history of web design began just 32 years ago in 1981 and websites were mostly created for functional communication rather than entertainment. Due to limitation of coding language designers were only able to create simple layout with few colors. Such sites were called ‘first generation sites’ due to lot of text, limited color and linear graphics.''' <ref>http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-web-design.htm</ref>
[[File:Exampl.jpg]]

=== HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)===

''HTML refers to hypertext markup language which is used for creating a web page since it first began. It is used to define the structure and layouts of web document using tags and attributes. Hypertext links are also a form of tags which is use to direct users to other web pages with one click. When HTML was on developing stage many large companies used to monopolize web design codes. The W3C<ref>http://www.w3.org/</ref> or World Wide Web consortium was formed to prevent monopoly of large companies. This body ensures that designers follow right protocol so that site can work cohesively in all browsers.''

=== Web design uses some key elements as below:<ref>http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/design/web-design-history-from-the-beginning/</ref> ===

''1) Layout: It is an initial stage where ideas are put together and graphics, ads and text arranged in color balance and consistency. Layouts can be responsive to devices and can change the layouts according to resolution of the device. Key goal of web surfing should be helping the viewer find the information they seek with an ease.

''2) Color: This is the element which can be manipulated to attract end-user and the choice of colors depends on the purpose and business. It could be multi-colored design or cool or warm toned, conveying the outlook of the brand of an organization. Cascading style sheet is used to fill in colors and is defined using a hexadecimal (hex) notation for the combination of primary color values (RGB).''

''3) Graphics: Graphics includes logos, photos, clipart, which enhances the web design. Placing graphics and using right colors is a key to user friendly website. Other tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Corel Draw can be used to further enhance graphics and create a seamless web page.

''4) Fonts: This element too acts as an enhancer while designing a website. There are thousands of fonts available to choose from but not all are compatible with every web browser. Most web browsers can only read a select number of fonts called "web-safe fonts.''

''5) Content: Content and design can work hand in hand to enhance not only the appearance but projects clear message of the site through visuals and text. Content should always be relevant and factual, which will not confuse customers in anyways. Content should be accustomed for search engines and be of a suitable character length, comprising relevant keywords.''

== New Media in Web Design ==

''There used to be time when one needed few months’ course and money to learn web designing but now even high school kids can create websites with minimal coding knowledge. There are already developed sites with application environment with templates which requires no coding at all. Businesses used to hire web designer and pay a huge amount of money for the designing webpage which now can be created at no cost except for some advanced features. This is also relevant to blogs which now can be published on sites like blogger without any coding. Also, all social networking and e-commerce sites use same language to display their pages on web browser. Source codes of such websites can be easily viewed.''

[[File:Example2.jpg]]

== WYSIWYG Web Editor ==

WYSIWYG<ref>http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/</ref> (what you see is what you get) editors are HTML editors that displays your work as you want it to appear on the web or on your browser. The software will allow you to drag and drop items like tables, layers, frames, etc., and let you insert objects and properties without having to manipulate code directly. A great example of this is [http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/ Dreamweaver.]<ref>http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html/</ref> For a good test run, a trial version is available for download. These tools are effective for simple edit or updates for websites. Benefits vary for each software and it would be helpful to know which editor would be best fit your needs. The best practice usually, is to get acquainted with one software and mastering all its features.

=== Coding with WYSIWYG ===
Web Editor Reference

[[File:Dreamweaver_01.jpg|400px]]

* Dreamweaver [http://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/creating-opening-documents.html#about_creating_dreamweaver_documents/ Dreamweaver Creating-Opening Documents] Retrieved from [http://adobe.com/ Adobe] July 13, 2014.

Dreamweaver offers different modes of developing the site. One of which is code<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7beaa.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7be2a</ref> mode. In this screen, all hard HTML authoring is done. A code navigator is available to assist by giving you an alphabetical list of code sources and tips that are useful during development. Another mode is called the Design<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b86a.html#WSc78c5058ca073340dcda9110b1f693f21-7b7ca</ref>. In this view, Dreamweaver lets you format the layout as desired. As you drag and drop items on the canvas, the code is automatically generated by system which you can view in Code mode. They also have a Split<ref>http://help.adobe.com/en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/WScbb6b82af5544594822510a94ae8d65-7fb7a.html</ref> option where you can see the code as well as the design views simultaneously. As you develop your code, the layout changes in real time and as you work.

== Other editors are also available:==

* [http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/products/creativesuite.html/ Adobe Creative Suite]
Adobe offers products such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, and more. Designers may edit their images though Photoshop and edit digitally through Lightroom. With Illustrator, people can work with graphic images and with InDesign, people can work with page layout and design. <ref>https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/catalog/desktop.html?promoid=KOVFF</ref>

* [http://www.microsoft.com/expression/eng/ Microsoft Expression Studio]
Microsoft Expression Web, code-named Quartz, is an HTML editor and general web design software product by Microsoft. It is available free of charge from Microsoft and is a component of the discontinued Expression Studio.
Expression Web can design and develop web pages using HTML5, CSS 3, ASP.NET, PHP, JavaScript, XML+XSLT and XHTML. Expression Web 4 requires .NET Framework 4.0 and Silverlight 4.0 to install and run.Expression Web uses its own standards-based rendering engine which is different from Internet Explorer's Trident engine.

* [http://www.netobjects.com/ NetObjects Fusion]

NetObjects Fusion is a web design software that allows users to create and manage their websites. People can choose to add rich media and use custom page templates and designs. Users can build their websites using the CSS Framework and Grid System. There are also visual aids to help users keep their webpages consistent. Additionally, they can have links and captions with the images they upload on the website. The company offers a free software for web design, called NetObjects Fusion Essentials. Users can simply drag-and-drop to build their website.<ref>http://netobjects.com/html/website-design-software.html#css3-deisgn-grid</ref>

* [http://www.coffeecup.com/ CoffeeCup HTML Editor]
CoffeeCup software is an HTML editor that allows users to auto-sync any changes to their website online. CoffeeCup Software is an American computer software development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States founded in 1996. The name comes from the company's origins in an internet cafe owned by its founder. The company currently creates over 25 software applications for creating, designing, and editing websites and a number of online services for webmasters. The company's third product, CoffeeCup Direct FTP, was the first FTP program to incorporate text editing functionality directly into the interface in a "split screen" fashion.

== Bootstrap ==
[[File:Bootstrap.png|200px|thumb|right|getbootstrap.com]]
Bootstrap is a front-end interface for easy website development. It uses HTML5, CSS, and JavasScript to create templates that have amazing features such as typography, forms, buttons, tables, navigation, modals, image carousels and other animations along with JS (JavaScript) Plugins. Bootstrap was developed by Mark Otto and Jacob Thronton from Twitter and was released on GitHub in August 2011.

It is extremely easy to use and is able to be implemented very easily on phones, tablets, and desktops all at once. Many of the starting templates for bootstrap already have mobile styles built in so theres no extra work when creating a website, it will automatically adjust dimensions and features to fit on a mobile or tablet screen. It also is compatible with the major, modern browsers with immense responsiveness. It makes life easy for web developers and the possibilities for design, endless.<ref>http://getbootstrap.com/</ref>

== Websites Builders ==

Over the past couple of years, there has been an emergence of web services that allow anyone to develop their own website.

[http://www.wix.com/ WIX.COM]
Founded in 2006 by Avishai Abrahami,Nadav Abrahami, and Giora Kaplan, Wix is a cloud-based web development platform that can be used for various purposes, such as business, photography, design, portfolio, music, events, and others. It has a wide range of templates to choose from and are broken out by the purpose of the website created. It also has a section for designers to explore and be inspired by designs from other Wix users. In 2014, Wix had reached fifty million users. <ref>http://www.wix.com/about/us</ref>

[http://www.web.com/landing/websitebuilder.aspx?trkid=affhjfa25w&clickid=wsbtipth80zdri7zb71g20ioukt2ayzrzsx72w0&iradid=58252&irpid=34020&sharedid=us_10000xzu7wy&source=ir WEB.COM]
Founded in 1997, Web.com allows its users to build their own website for free and can be also used for mobile websites. Users can choose their own free domain name. It has online tracking tools to give users insight on the performance of their websites. Its services extend to website design, logo design, search engine optimization, and search engine marketing.
<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/web-com#/entity</ref>

[http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333 GODADDY.COM]GoDaddy is a domain and web hosting company that manages over sixty million domains and serves over thirteen million users worldwide. It is currently the world's largest domain name registrar. <ref>http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=iapniwsb&ci=13333</ref>

[http://www.weebly.com/ WEEBLY.COM]
Weebly was founded in 2007 in San Francisco. Its users can create a free website or blog with their accounts. It supports eCommerce, blogging, hosting, and domain names. Users can build websites through WYSIWYG and can work on offline mode. Also, they have many themes to choose from. Users can publish blog posts, quickly respond to their comments, and monitor the website or blog activity on their dashboard. Weebly has approximately thirty million users. <ref>http://www.weebly.com/about</ref>

[http://www.squarespace.com SQUARESPACE]
This is also another website service that allows individuals to design their own webpage, even if they have no coding knowledge. Squarespace was launched in 2004 in Maryland and since then thousands of websites have been created using this web service. Like Weebly, Squarespace allows users to select from pre-designed templates and drag-and-drop design elements to their webpage. In addition, to building the website, persons can use the site analytics to measure daily visits etc. <ref>http://www.squarespace.com/about/company</ref>
,
[[File:Example3.png|700px|thumb|center|Wix website]]

== Web Content Management System ==

Web content management systems<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_management_system#cite_note-5</ref> (WCMS) is a system used to create and manipulate the content of a website. Basically, using the browser, the CMS will let user create or edit content with an editor and publish it in a live environment. The whole process is in a controlled secured application stored and tracked audit trails in a database. A good example of this is Joomla<ref>http://www.joomla.com</ref>. Joomla is an award-winning CMS which can help build web sites and powerful online applications. It's one of the most popular open source CMS currently available. If you're adept in using PHP and MYSQL, Joomla is highly recommended.

[[File:joomla_01.jpg]]

BENEFITS OF USING CMS

* No coding experience - web authoring as simple as creating a document in Microsoft Word. Easy software to use, no technical requirements necessary.

* Modern web functionality - as web standards change, so does your site. Regular updates will be provided for users to utilize new functions for editing.

* Freedom for revisions - anytime, anywhere access to make frequent updates, or to just simply add or change an image or event to your website.

* Cost - some free software are available without hiring a professional web developer.

DRAWBACKS OF USING CMS

* Search rank - search engine optimization doesn't work well on sites developed with CMS. Since the templates are vastly available, codes generated for these templates are quite similar and hinder them to go up the list in ranking.

* File size - although the site may be a simple one, the file size is as large as a complex web site. This affects the performance. The slow speed results from high volume of traffic.

* Complicated updates - plug ins compatibility can be a huge project. If you're not technical savvy, troubleshooting compatibility plug ins would be time consuming and some important functions would not be available during development. Extra training might be necessary to be adept in maintaining web pages.

Other related examples of CMS:

* [https://wordpress.com/ WordPress]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress</ref>

* [http://www.acquia.com/web-content-management/ Drupal]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drupal</ref>

* [http://ellislab.com/expressionengine/ ExpressionEngine]<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExpressionEngine</ref>

==References==

<references>

[http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/WYSIWYG/ Oxford English Dictionary] Retrieved July 13, 2014.