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Social media refers to platforms and online means of communication used by large groups of people to share information and foster social and professional connections. Businesses leverage social media to generate sales and enhance their outreach. Key examples include Facebook for general social interaction, Twitter for micro-blogging, Pinterest for organizing content, and LinkedIn for professional networking. This guide explores the definition, types, and significance of social media in today’s digital landscape.
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What is Social Media? According to Dictionary.com social media means Web sites and other online means of communication that are used by large groups of people to share information and to develop social and professional contacts: Many businesses are utilising social media to generate sales.
Examples of Social Media or Social Networking websites include: FacebookGeneral: Photos, Videos, Messages Google Plus General, similar to Facebook Twitter General: Micro-blogging (posts of a limited numbers of characters) PinterestPinboard for organising and sharing things you love Flicker Photo sharing, commenting, photography related networking YouTube Video sharing Skype Instant video messaging Kik Instant messaging Linkedin Business and professional networking And many others!
REFERENCES: http://michaelhyatt.com/10-types-of-social-media-updates.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_websites http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/social-networking-websites Google Images for “google plus”, “flickr”, “youtube logo”, “kik logo”, “skype”, “linkedin”