Contrary to many of us think, social media isn’t confined to social networks alone. There are different kinds of social media namely:
Social Networks: Social networks are used to connect with people and brands online. These include the likes of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and allow users to connect online to share information and ideas.
Media-sharing Networks: Media-sharing networks such as Instagram and YouTube allow people to share photos, videos and other media.
Discussion Forums: Forums such as Reddit and Quora are used to discuss and share news, information and opinion.
Consumer Review Networks: TripAdvisor, Zomato and other similar sites allow users to review and find information about brands, restaurants, travel destinations and so on.
Interest-Based Networks: These are used by people to connect with other users sharing similar interests. Goodreads and Houzz are good examples.