Social Media

Social media refers to online platforms and applications that enable users to create, share, and exchange content, as well as to participate in social networking. These platforms allow individuals and organizations to communicate, interact, and build communities by sharing information, ideas, personal messages, and other content like photos, videos, and links. Social media includes popular sites and apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Snapchat. The defining features of social media include user-generated content, interactivity, networking, and the ability for users to follow or connect with others, leading to a dynamic exchange of information and engagement within virtual communities. Social media is widely used for personal communication, marketing, news dissemination, and many other purposes in both personal and professional contexts.