Different Forms of Social Media
There are many forms of social media which include blogs, micro-blogs, wikis, social networking sites, photo sharing sites, instant messaging, video-sharing sites, podcasts, virtual worlds and more.
There are vast range of networks for people of diverse interests, of which, the popular ones are mentioned below:
Social networks
Social networking sites help people connect with each other. On social networks users can share their thoughts, form groups based on their interests, curate content, upload photos/videos etc.,
Examples of social networking platforms : Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn etc.,
Discussion forums
Discussion forums are like hangout places where people exchange ideas and answer the questions posted.
Examples of discussion forums : Reddit, Digg, Quora, Clubhouse etc.,
Image sharing networks
These are the social media sites where people share photos and related content.
Examples of image sharing networks : Instagram, Flickr, Photobucket
Bookmarking networks
Bookmarking networks are platforms where users save different ideas, articles, posts and other content for later use.
Examples of bookmarking networks : Feedly, Flipboard, Pinterest etc.,
Blogging and publishing networks
These networks are a medium to publish your thoughts based on your job, current events, hobbies and more.
Examples of blogging and publishing networks: WordPress, Facebook, Tumblr etc.,
Consumer review networks
These sites display customers' reviews of businesses.
Examples of consumer review networks : TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google My Business etc.,
Video hosting platforms
Video hosting platforms give independent filmmakers, journalists and other creators a way for their audiences to stream videos quickly and easily
Examples of video hosting platforms: YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Vimeo etc.,