I would say almost all the social media platforms now a day are used for personal use. Personally I use Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Youtube all for my personal use with no business involved. And many friends or people I know could say the same I'm sure. I would say that Snapchat is the one platform geared mostly towards personal use, but people are realizing this and are starting to market even through this.
Now, this doesn't mean these aren't used for business also. All of the social media platforms I listed above are involved in business in various ways. Almost every modern company/business has an Instagram, Facebook, twitter, etc. that they use to promote whatever it is they have to promote. With that said, social media is a very important aspect to marketing these days and everyone tries to use it to their advantage. Almost all these sites also have advertisements all over the place, whether its just a pop up or something on the side, they will have them regardless. We may not think much of those ads that pop up but they at least get us thinking about what is being presented.
I agree, most of the sites are predominantly personal use accounts. Such a variety of how people use each based on factors like age, background, knowledge of computer/technology.
ReplyDeleteHi Shawn,
ReplyDeleteI know that my teenage niece uses Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook exclusively for personal use like yourself.
I, on the other hand started using Facebook, Instagram,LinkedIn and Twitter specifically for business and now find that there is some cross over with FB and Instagram. I would rather there not be the cross over between my business Instagram account and my personal FB account but I haven't figured out how to "attach" my Instagram to my public figure Facebook page. I've learned that my clients also like to see what is going on in my life, it helps them feel connected. It's taken me a while to get comfortable with those 'shares'. I'm still not all that comfortable with it truth be told. Social Media is the world we live in though.
best,
Laura
Hi Shawn,
ReplyDeleteI totally with you that all social media is geared towards personal use. They each have their own positives and negatives when it comes to marketing products, brands, and services.
Regards,
Mike F.
Hey Shawn!
ReplyDeleteI agree that most social media sites or all, are used for personal use. Its funny how personal and business go hand in hand though. I know that I use them for business but I also do share a lot of my personal life as well so that people can relate! A lot of them tie together in most aspects and its the little things, like those pop ups that can make the biggest difference or deference when you are on either!
I agree that most social media is based around personal use. They were created for individuals to connect and now have expanded to including companies, products, and self promoting.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you're saying. Social media is very variable. It is being used personally, yet at the same time for business purposes. Personally, I feel that it depends on what the person decides to focus on to determine the use of social media.
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