“Social Media is addictive precisely because it gives
us something which the real world lacks;
it gives us immediacy, direction, a and value as an individual
- David Amerland
2M+ Users analyzed us for Transparency & Credibility
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Lowest cost to make connections in India
“Social media is the ultimate equaliser.
It gives a voice and a platform to anyone willing to engage.”
- Amy Jo Martin, Founder and CEO of Digital Royalty
“Social Media is about the people! Not about your business.
Provide for the people and the people will provide for you.”
- Matt Goulart, Founder, Ignite Digital
Our 2017 Analysis
Facebook
36 Million
Youtube
26 Million
Whatsapp
21 Million
Instagram
12 Million
FAQs
Social media is quite a broad term, covering quite a few different topics. However,
a simple explanation is that social media platforms are web-based tools that allow
users to connect, interact, and create, share and consume content. Through apps on
smartphones, laptops, tablets, and PCs, social media enables us to build online
relationships and exchange media.
Again, this isn’t an easy one to answer. Some suggest that the Usenet, a precursor
to internet forums, kicked off social media in 1979. Others argue that the first
true social media site as we understand it today was Six Degrees. This 1997 website
allowed users to create a profile, make friends, and share messages. For current
platforms, LinkedIn and Facebook, two of the oldest sites still around, launched in
2002 and 2004, respectively.
As we explored in our post on the top 10 social media apps, this is a hard question
to answer. There are so many metrics we could use, particularly given the ways
different countries approach social media. However, based on the number of users
worldwide, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp make up the top three sites.
Social media has gone beyond just connecting with friends. It’s now an industry in
itself, used for all kinds of purposes. Social platforms are a key part of digital
marketing, as they can be used to communicate brand news and messaging. People also
use them for business networking. Even fields like healthcare can make use of social
media.
Sadly, we can’t answer this for everyone. However, there are some questions to ask
yourself before you decide. What is it you’re hoping to get from social media? What
information do you want to share? Which site, if any, is right for you?
- Social media can help you connect with others, learn about new topics, find help
on
certain issues, and raise awareness for worthy causes. Yet it can take up your time,
risk your privacy, and have consequences for your wellbeing. You need to find
balance between all of these factors if you’re considering setting up an account.
