An Introduction to Social Media

Hello!

Every day, millions of people use social media to connect with each other and inform people about what is going on in their lives. Most of us have used at least one form of social media before, be it Facebook or Youtube, Instagram or Snapchat or even Google+. But have we ever stopped to think, just what is social media? 

Well, the Oxford Dictionary defines social media as

'Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.'

And I completely agree with this definition. Social media is all about finding people with similar interests, connecting with them and sharing content with them. When used correctly, social media can be such a positive thing and it has so many benefits, including:

• Connecting with people you know and finding new friends
• Educating yourself via blogs and Youtube videos
• Informing yourself quickly and efficiently about world news

However, social media can have its disadvantages, some of which include:

• Cyberbullying
• Identity theft and security issues
• Addiction

Social media has the power to be something great. It has completely changed the way we communicate with one another and it is causing a worldwide revolution. We need to use it correctly to make sure that it stays a positive thing.

Stay connected,

~Matthew.


Information from the Oxford Dictionary and socialnetworking.lovetoknow.com