Whatsapp has been the most popular way to stay connected with family and friends, as well as communicate with colleagues.
Is it social media? This is all you need to know.
WhatsApp is social media.
WhatsApp Messenger has been almost unavoidable in both our personal and professional lives.
Everyone seems to be using it. It uses end-to–end encryption which makes it very secure to chat with your friends.
It could be called a social platform. It’s up for debate.
It is often called social media, as it supports many features that we associate with this definition, such as creating a profile and being able to share photos or videos.
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Others will argue that messaging apps and social media apps are different in that the former broadcast to the entire world while the latter are used primarily for communication with a single person or small group.
What is social media?
Social media isn’t defined clearly, leading to discussion about which apps and sites could be considered social platforms.
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it is defined as follows: “websites and computer programs that allow people to communicate and share information on the internet using a computer or mobile phone”.
Social media, in general, refers to social media platforms that allow users to create a public profile, share content with followers, and interact directly with others.
Which social media platforms exist?
When social media is mentioned online, it’s often in reference to giants in the industry many of use every day.
These are some of them:
There are also many other networks, such as Pinterest, Snapchat, and LinkedIn for professionals.