The world we live in is ever more connected.The very first precursors to social networking platforms on the world wide web emerged during the 1990s. But today, the world is interconnected through social networks, helping people communicate without any hassles.social networking is an integral component of society.
“Social Networks represent the digital reflection of what humans do: we connect and share”
Hereby you can get to know about social media along with their purpose and usage.
Social networking :
Social networking is the use of social media which helps us get connected to people and this an internet based platform.
This social networking has purpose both socially and in business also.
Examples for social networking:
Facebook,Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram,Telegram, YouTube are some of the examples for social networking sites.
Pros and Cons of social networking:
Advantages:
1. Helps to us connect with people around the world.
2. Very easy accessable of communication tools.
3. More and more exposures for business.
4. Helps students to perform well in academics.
5. Helps us to remain connected to the society and updates us with daily happenings.
Disadvantages:
1. Privacy issues occur .
2. Cyber bullying happens.
3. Over usage distracts people and students from their respective works.
4. Sleep cycle gets badly disturbed.
5. Even false information can get spreaded quickly.
6. Brain and personality disorders may occur in some cases.
Cyber bullying is the misuse of information technology to harass people therefore making them victims when the bullying lasts for a longer period of time.
“Say no to Cyber bullying”
Social Media:
Let’s see the platforms of social media and their purpose.
Different types of social media platforms:
(a) Social networking
(b) Photo sharing
(c) Video sharing
(d) Microblogging
FACEBOOK:
Facebook is an online network which owes it’s origin to America founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. This online network is known to be available in 111 languages.
INSTAGRAM:
Instagram is a photo and video sharing online network which is owned by Facebook. It was launched in the year 2010.
Instagram home page
YouTube:
YouTube is also an online platform known only for sharing videos. It was launched in 2005.
What’s app:
What’s app is a messaging network also owned by Facebook and it is said to launched in 2009.
Here we can send text messages,voice messages, images,videos, pdfs, documents, files, audios, make phone calls and also video calls. This American freeware is very easily accessible for people and is widely used in the world.
Twitter:
Twitter is where we can get live updates about breaking news , movie updates, sports , entertainment and everything. This social media uses hashtag.
Functions of social networking:
1. Know and mingle with communities
2. Establish yourself
3. Build and sustain good positions.
4. Provide marketing channel
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