Social Media – Useful in many ways

Have you ever imagined that one-day social media would rule the world? Did the world have the inkling that it would have far-reaching effects globally? Before the advent of social media, the world as a whole was naïve about the imminent changes that were going to happen in the information world.

Since its inception, social media has spread to the remotest corners of the globe. It was Facebook that arrived first followed by LinkedIn, Twitter, and so on. The current scenario is so messy that the whole world is finding itself besieged by the onslaught of this unique and innovative mode of exchanging information through online means.

Social media has changed the way we approach and view this world. It has made the world smaller by bridging the gap between different countries and regions. It has brought together families and their near and dear ones like never before.

So how useful is social media to us? Let us debate and discuss it in detail

Social Media is pervasive

It is present everywhere. People from different occupations have adopted this form of media. It is so subtle and exquisite that it attracts everyone. It is one of the prerequisites to have a presence in one of the social media platforms in today’s technology world.

It has made the flow of data easier and simpler. It is intense despite having drawbacks to its credit. It is hard to ignore the advantages it has to offer.

 Social media is user friendly

Users have the luxury to use social media accounts the way they like and do whatever deems fit for them. They can make friends, tag each other, send notifications, and exchange messages via messenger.

To be precise social media is a pro user. A user can have multiple profiles on a social media website and can work and manipulate according to his preference. There is no end to the user’s way of handling social media websites because a user is after all the person who is at the receiving end all the time.

Communication flow increases manifold

Social media has changed the way we communicate with our peers. It has become fast and there is a two-way flow of information without impediments. Exchange of views and suggestions to it is possible on a larger scale.

Social media has opened Pandora’s Box. It is sophisticated and the sheer scale of its popularity has reached the pinnacle. The exchange of ideas and views flows uninterruptedly and there are no hindrances whatsoever.

Profile sharing has become customary

People can share profiles with others quite often and easily. Sharing profiles can give a person enough advantage to understand other people’s profiles and their character overwhelmingly.

Apart from sharing profiles, images and videos are also part of profile sharing exercise. By exchanging audio and video messages, people can get acquainted and accustomed to each other

Social Media enhances knowledge and expertise

One thing is sure the usage of social media is beneficial to all of us. It enhances our know-how and awareness about various subjects that we are not aware of anyway. Sharing knowledge and expertise with others has become quite common and a routine.

Experts and media evangelists agree with the notion that social media is a wonderful platform to share and disseminate knowledge and wisdom with others.

Social media creates personalities par excellence 

The advent of social media has created preeminent personalities the world over. It has cultivated talent and harnessed the use of their knowledge. Many eminent personalities owe their success to social media.

It is because of its ascent, that people from a wealthy background and those who are well known have advocated the use of social media to the maximum possible extent.

To conclude I would recommend using social media to masses of all age groups. Never had the world faced such a technology blitzkrieg in the form of social media. Media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are flamboyant and elaborate enough to attract millions to its fold.

So social media has both good and bad effects on our lives. It has multiple uses and it will remain with us until technology reigns supreme.