In today's society, everyone uses at least one if not more of the top four social networking sites. The top four social networking sites are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. They each present a unique environment where users are able to find their needs, interact with family and friends, and keep themselves updated with world news. These four social networking sites operate in a similar fashion; however, they each present features that allow them to be special and constantly used.
Facebook, the first social networking site to reach 1 billion active users, is considered the leader of these four social networking site has evolved tremendously over the years. Starting off as just a simple communication platform to connect family and friends has grown into a multi-billion dollar company where they partner with other companies to distribute ads, publish worldwide news, live stream important events and so much more. The communication aspect of Facebook has transcended from allowing users to use a simple chat to be able to have video calls, play games with friends, have group meetings and the list goes on. Not only that but also in recent years, Facebook has created a marketplace where users are able to purchase and sell items creating an all in one social networking site.
Instagram, who many know it as the "gram", has attracted a new wave of millennials where they are able to post a simple picture and let the magic happen from there. Celebrities, businesses and common users are all able to operate the same functions and let their picture tell their story. By posting a picture and captioning it, a plethora of celebrities are now using the platform to promote products and services because of the simplicity and usage rate of it. Currently owned by Facebook, Instagram has evolved from its beginning where users are now able to add a collage of photos, build a photography portfolio and even demonstrate their daily lives to the public. Instagram essentially brings everybody closer by having a specific page or person that everybody likes and connects them through chats and pictures.
Twitter, a social networking site that is so simple and straight to the point, that even our president uses it. The features of Twitter is simple, write a sentence or two to either voice your opinion or share what's on your mind to the world. It has enabled sports stars, celebrities and friends and family to be able to keep up with one another and see how everybody around them is acting. Twitter focuses heavily on their hashtags to keep users having their content relevant and easy to search up.
Last but not least, we have LinkedIn. LinkedIn is much different than the other 3 social networking site where this is for your professional portfolio. It is a social networking site where you express yourself and your experiences and has recruiters and other high position executives see who you are and what you have to offer to a company. It is a site where you attempt to keep all of your personal life out and attempt to manifest what you have to offer. It is a place where people are willing to offer you a position, where you do not have to reach out yourself.
Facebook, the first social networking site to reach 1 billion active users, is considered the leader of these four social networking site has evolved tremendously over the years. Starting off as just a simple communication platform to connect family and friends has grown into a multi-billion dollar company where they partner with other companies to distribute ads, publish worldwide news, live stream important events and so much more. The communication aspect of Facebook has transcended from allowing users to use a simple chat to be able to have video calls, play games with friends, have group meetings and the list goes on. Not only that but also in recent years, Facebook has created a marketplace where users are able to purchase and sell items creating an all in one social networking site.
Instagram, who many know it as the "gram", has attracted a new wave of millennials where they are able to post a simple picture and let the magic happen from there. Celebrities, businesses and common users are all able to operate the same functions and let their picture tell their story. By posting a picture and captioning it, a plethora of celebrities are now using the platform to promote products and services because of the simplicity and usage rate of it. Currently owned by Facebook, Instagram has evolved from its beginning where users are now able to add a collage of photos, build a photography portfolio and even demonstrate their daily lives to the public. Instagram essentially brings everybody closer by having a specific page or person that everybody likes and connects them through chats and pictures.
Twitter, a social networking site that is so simple and straight to the point, that even our president uses it. The features of Twitter is simple, write a sentence or two to either voice your opinion or share what's on your mind to the world. It has enabled sports stars, celebrities and friends and family to be able to keep up with one another and see how everybody around them is acting. Twitter focuses heavily on their hashtags to keep users having their content relevant and easy to search up.
Last but not least, we have LinkedIn. LinkedIn is much different than the other 3 social networking site where this is for your professional portfolio. It is a social networking site where you express yourself and your experiences and has recruiters and other high position executives see who you are and what you have to offer to a company. It is a site where you attempt to keep all of your personal life out and attempt to manifest what you have to offer. It is a place where people are willing to offer you a position, where you do not have to reach out yourself.
Hi Kevin, I also think everyone does have more than one social network and perhaps we use one more frequently than another. I know I have a preference for Twitter because of its simplicity. What's yours?
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