Social Media's Important Role
Social media plays an important role in keeping friends, family, businesses and colleagues connected with each with one another. From individuals to businesses, just about everyone who uses a computer, tablet or cell phone engages in some form of social media. In recent years there has been a tremendous surge in the use of social networking. The large use of social media and networking today can be credited to the technological advances that have been made over the last two generations.
Many believe social media and networking sites like Facebook.com have a negative impact on those who frequent these sites. A recent study claims that people spend so much time on social media sites, that it has made it harder for them to tell the difference between the meaningful relationships in the real world, and the casual relationships created through social media. Contrary to that there are several studies that show a positive link to social networking. Social media keeps family and friends close to one another no matter the distance.
Staying connected with family, friends and colleagues is a great benefit many enjoy with social media. Traditional communication like writing a letter and using the United States Postal Service still exist, but this method is hardly used for person to person communication. Many now prefer text messaging, social media sites, or email communication. Even my grandparents in their 80’s enjoy the benefits of cell phones and emails.
Online networking is a great way to find new jobs, meet prospects, and help businesses grow. The internet has made it easier for businesses to communicate with customers, and for the customers to communicate with the businesses. Customer feedback to businesses online whether positive or negative is greatly encouraged. Social media allows for instant communication between anyone, and everyone in the world.
I. Social Media and networking sites keep individuals, families, and businesses connected.
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Many believe social media and networking sites like Facebook.com have a negative impact on those who frequent these sites. A recent study claims that people spend so much time on social media sites, that it has made it harder for them to tell the difference between the meaningful relationships in the real world, and the casual relationships created through social media. Contrary to that there are several studies that show a positive link to social networking. Social media keeps family and friends close to one another no matter the distance.
Staying connected with family, friends and colleagues is a great benefit many enjoy with social media. Traditional communication like writing a letter and using the United States Postal Service still exist, but this method is hardly used for person to person communication. Many now prefer text messaging, social media sites, or email communication. Even my grandparents in their 80’s enjoy the benefits of cell phones and emails.
Online networking is a great way to find new jobs, meet prospects, and help businesses grow. The internet has made it easier for businesses to communicate with customers, and for the customers to communicate with the businesses. Customer feedback to businesses online whether positive or negative is greatly encouraged. Social media allows for instant communication between anyone, and everyone in the world.
I. Social Media and networking sites keep individuals, families, and businesses connected.
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