Social Media Platforms
Definition
Social media platforms are digital tools that allow people to create, share or exchange information, ideas, and pictures/videos in virtual communities and networks.
Analogy
Think of social media platforms like a global party where everyone's invited. You can chat with friends (direct messaging), share your thoughts (posting), show off your photos (Instagram), join group discussions (Facebook groups), or even broadcast live events (live streaming).
Related terms
Digital Communication: The electronic transmission of information that has been encoded digitally for storage and processing by computers.
Cyberbullying: A form of bullying or harassment using electronic means such as social media platforms.
Viral Marketing: A business strategy that uses existing social networks to promote a product primarily on various social media platforms.
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