Blog: Social Networking Sites
Four widely used social networking sites include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are not limited to being used in professional settings. Facebook and Instagram are most similar, in that individuals can have a personal account as well as a professional account. In addition, individuals can post just about anything and are not limited by the number of characters allowed (something imposed by Twitter).
Of the four, I first came to know about Facebook in junior high when it became more highly used outside of college students. Facebook had just about everything a middle schooler needed, a platform to communicate with friends (messenger). Over the years, Facebook has come along by having the dark feature, which is a personal preference and plus.
Instagram is easy to use in that individuals have the option of keeping their accounts private. Content is overflowing and users can find accounts to follow by using hashtags and the discover button. By using the discover button, users can view posts similar to past views, likes, and comments.
The downfall I find in Twitter is the limitation of the number of characters users could use per post. Users would have to post multiple times if they have more to say. In the long-term, this could get rather confusing as posts could get mixed up among other posts.
Lastly, LinkedIn is the platform I am most unfamiliar with. Even with an account, users are not able to freely views other profiles. Instead, the user must have some sort of connection with the other. I find LinkedIn to be a 100% professional platform, with no open space for personal/intimate content.
Of the four, I first came to know about Facebook in junior high when it became more highly used outside of college students. Facebook had just about everything a middle schooler needed, a platform to communicate with friends (messenger). Over the years, Facebook has come along by having the dark feature, which is a personal preference and plus.
Instagram is easy to use in that individuals have the option of keeping their accounts private. Content is overflowing and users can find accounts to follow by using hashtags and the discover button. By using the discover button, users can view posts similar to past views, likes, and comments.
The downfall I find in Twitter is the limitation of the number of characters users could use per post. Users would have to post multiple times if they have more to say. In the long-term, this could get rather confusing as posts could get mixed up among other posts.
Lastly, LinkedIn is the platform I am most unfamiliar with. Even with an account, users are not able to freely views other profiles. Instead, the user must have some sort of connection with the other. I find LinkedIn to be a 100% professional platform, with no open space for personal/intimate content.
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