For many years there was a limit on media outlets and the information that people received. People were given information from what is now known as industrial media. This was in the form of newspapers, television, and even movies. But a new, revolutionary way to spread and access information through the internet and social networking groups has emerged, and it's known as social media. Here are some common questions regarding this new form of information dissemination.
What are some examples of social media? Any avenue that allows people to socialize together without necessarily being in the same proximity is a form of social media. Social networking at its best or worst can bring out different personalities in people. But open forums do give people the chance to express their thoughts, business and personal or political agendas. Even the 2008 United States Presidential election relied on social networking sites to get their political platforms out to the public.
How can social media websites help me personally? Are you looking for new friends or have lost touch with friends from the past? Then social media websites can work well for you personally. They are great ways to keep in touch with family, friends and even potentially new friends. No longer do you have to hit the streets or join organizations locally in order to connect with people socially. The internet and websites can do this for you. It is very easy to find groups and forums that support your interests. And if you happen to have a business that needs some social networking connections...you are already set.
Does having the right contacts or friends on my website affect how others view me? Let's take for example that you have a Facebook profile that people can view. You have made some illogical choices of adding cute applications or teens that are putting improper comments on your site. You have to remember that people are not only viewing the material you publish but also the material that others add. You would not have a website devoted to racial equality only to have supremacists as your friends or commentators. You have to really look at the quality of people that you have on your site or are allowed to comment. It may help to have your friend's list private or to not allow comments to show without your approval.
Gone are the days when you could network face to face with people and expect to reach a large audience. The internet and social media have forever changed how people work and how they interconnect with each other.
Using social media for social good has become something corporations and their customers can do in partnership, as they learn to recognize each other's values. As corporations work for positive changes in the world using their social media resources , they can gain the respect of potential customers.
Orignal From: Better Understanding Social Media
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