If you’re just starting out with social media, you might be wondering which of the more popular sites you need to be on. While you’re learning the ropes, it’s often best to start with just one social media network and get used to it, make lots of quality connections and then go from there.
At this point in time, the two biggest sites to get started on are Twitter and Facebook. You may already be using Facebook, as a friend finder and such, but if you are planning to move into the world of internet marketing and social networking, then you will need to look at this carefully before making any decisions.
This site was originally intended as a site to help college grads find and connect with those that they studied with. However, over time it has changed drastically and is now quite popular among older people and business people.
Pros
- Set up business “fan” pages to reach non-friends
- Set up groups for any topic you like
- Adjustable privacy settings
Cons
- Can be perceived as unprofessional
- Your friends and family can see business posts and become offended
- Too many distractions in the form of games and such
Twitter is also a social medium and could be used to report your toothbrush foam quantity on a daily basis, but it is generally more respected as a business setting. It can take a bit to get the hang of Twitter, but it is something you will need at some point if you plan on making social media a part of your life.
Pros
- Well used and possibly the most popular real time social network available
- Relatively simple to start off with, post, @messages and private messages
- Extremely simple to connect with others
- Many big companies use Twitter
- A number of apps are available
Cons
- Big target for spam
- Information overload is VERY possible
It is really up to you as to which option you select as your first social media network. Both Twitter and Facebook are very good but you may be drawn to one or another once you’ve looked at the lists of pros and cons above. My recommendation is to use what you already have (Facebook) but also jump on Twitter as soon as you can. JJZDYX5TUMAZ
Which social media would you recommend to a beginner?
