Social Media Use Overview

             Hello every one and welcome to my blog! In this post we are going to be talking about the use of social media, rather in business or social and everything in between. Specifically we are just going over three types and where they fall in that spectrum. These three are Instagram, Linked in and Facebook. I choose them because they all can be used for both social and business promotion. Nevertheless lets take a look at some of the uses of these three major platforms out there.

            First I would like to talk about Facebook. In my opinion this giant lies right in the middle of the spectrum. Not only is this one of the best social websites out there to communicate with friends via text, video or audio chats, it also reminds you of upcoming birthdays and events. With one easy click you can visit your friends page and see all his informations and the latest news in that person's life. Lastly it also offers a news feed where it gives you an update of all your friend's newsfeed compounded and organized on your home screen. As far as the business side of things, this is also an incredibly powerful tool. There is not one type of business that can't profit from having a presence on this platform. Because its such a powerful social tool it allows your customers to also follow your business's page seeing the latest deals, promotions, events and products right on there newsfeed. Not only that but Facebook does a great job taking all of its users preferences among other data which allows it to create groups of target audiences to increase your ROI when marketing. This is a social platform for all usage which is not only its largest strength but also its weakness because out of all social platforms I would assume FB is the most saturated.

           Instagram and Linked in on the other hand seem like they derived from FB each leaning toward a different and of the spectrum. Instagram took the more social approach where it also has a news feed but limited to messaging and uploading pictures or videos, its a leaner more approachable version of the social aspect of Facebook. This makes it a great social platform but also a great tool for business in mostly arts or creative fields. Modeling, Branding, selling products or information online are some types businesses that can really benefit from having a presence on this platform.

          If Instagram is the younger cool daughter than Linked in is the nerdy successful older brother. Linked in's social aspect is more of a professional networking service organized in a very similar way than FB. This makes it an excellent tool for professionals in the job market who are looking for jobs or new opportunities to grow in their field. The business side is the focus of this platform and because of its serious feel its ideal to any employe or self employed industry. Self employed sales men, lawyers, accountants or any other entity selling services could profit from this platform.

          Finally I would love to hear what all of you readers think, please comment below if you agree or disagree with anything that was said in this post and if there was anything left out which we should add.

Thank you all for reading, and have a great day!

Blog Comments

      I had a lot of fun looking at everyones blog this week and am excited to watch and see what they will grow into. I commented on Deanna's, Izik's and Lorena's blogs. I invite all who read this to check out their blogs I have linked them under each author's name so click away!

Week#1

         Welcome all to my very first blog! I chose the awesome inc template..... obviously because I was sold on the name, which is a great example of how good copyright can be a key component in generating users. I also chose to play around and customize it to my liking. The final product is simple, plain with a splash of color and excitement, which reflects my personal taste. I'm a big fan of simplistic, old fashion, industrious concepts with new hidden complex surprises.

          The first thing that comes to mind would be my dream house. We all have one! Some want the big house on top of the hill, others the picket white fence craftsman, some even would be happy with the tropical beach hut in a remote island! Mine is a modern simple single-story house surrounded by trees with lots of glass, hardwood floors, dark granite counter tops and lots of leather chairs and couches. Something extremely organic but more high tech than an Apple Store! I envision smart appliances and all the latest technology.

          

            Well in conclusion I hope some how this blog represents just that. Something simple but interesting!