Social media is a form of mass media which can be used for interactive, informational, educational, and promotional purposes. Here are the following types of social media:
- Blogging-This can include any topics or any experiences about virtually any topic. Blogs are created by users and feedbacks are welcome from all users but it is most effective if people with knowledge about the subject contribute.
- Emailing and chatting- allows almost anybody to communicate through this medium. It is instantaneous and does not require in depth knowledge.
- Television channels and newspapers and they also provide websites where latest news and updates can be viewed and also viewers to post their opinions.
- Photo and video sharing- These can be uploaded to websites and viewed by close ones. “Tags” can also be added to videos which refine the search when searching from a search engine
- Gaming-all types of new and old games can be accessed and can be played individually or against other people in a different geographic location.
- Shopping-Almost any type of shopping can be done over the internet. Examples are Amazon, ebay etc.
- Distance education- It is increasing everyday because it is convenient and saves time because no classes have to be attended except for the final exam. It also allows classes to be taken from across the border or from universities located far away from home or located in other countries.
- Social networking- Facebook is very popular across the world allows easy communication between friends, family across the world, and sharing of pictures and video etc.
- Music and Radio- can be listened to live on the internet. Artists have websites to promote their products and it is social because users can share and discuss their particular interests.
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