Social media ppt

1. By :- Anmol Kumar
Singh
Social media

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What is social media?
Why social media is important?
Different types of social media
Advantages and disadvantages
How to use social media safely

3. Users usually access social media services via web-
based technologies on desktops and laptops, or download services
that offer social media functionality to their mobile devices
(e.g., smartphones and tablets).
From Facebook and Instagram to Twitter and YouTube, social
media covers a broad universe of apps and platforms that allow
users to share content, interact online, and build communities.
More than 4.7 billion people use social media, equal to roughly
60% of the world’s population.
Social media is a computer based technology that
facilitates the sharing of ideas and information
through virtual networks and communities.
What is social media?
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4. Why social media is important
Social media
The utmost importance of social media is that it helps in staying
in touch with our loved ones. You get to know what are your
friends or family doing. Even without meeting up too often, social
media helps in creating and sustaining that emotional bond.
These days, if you would want to buy something, you generally
look for customer reviews or feedback. Product or service reviews
are easily available on social media to make informed decisions.
Social media is a great place to learn about others’ opinions as
well as share your own. Your feedback, good or bad can be shared
easily through social media.
Most of us use social media to stay up to date about current
events and news. Social media also helps us in giving some
insights on current topics. In fact, breaking news these days are
spread vigorously through Twitter and WhatsApp. Also, any new
development in your interest areas like science and technology,
food, lifestyle, fashion, etc. are learned through this medium.

5. Different types of social media
Google
Pinterest
Youtube
Facebook
Twitter

6. Cons
Cons
Pros
Pros And Cons Of Social media
Pros
> Connectivity
> Education
> Information and Updates
> Promotion
> Building a brand
> Improves Business Reputation
> Enjoyment and relaxation
> Awareness
> Cyberbullying
> Hacking
> Addiction
> Fraud and Scams
> Fake news
> Stalking people

7. • Use a strong password. The longer it is, the more secure it will be.
• Use a different password for each ofyour social media accounts.
• Setup your security answers. This option is available for
most social media sites.
• If you have social media apps on your phone, be sure to
password protect your device.
• Be selective with friend requests. Ifyou don’t know the person,
don’t accept their request. It could be a fake account.
• Click links with caution. Social media accounts are regularly
hacked. Lookout for language or content that does not sound like
something your friend would post.
• Be careful about what you share. Don’t reveal sensitive personal
information i.e.: home address, financial information, phone number.
The more you post the easier it is to have your identity stolen.
• Become familiar with the privacy policies of the social media
channels you use and customize your privacy settings to control
who sees what.
• Protect your computer by installing antivirus software to
Safeguard. Also ensure that your browser, operating system, and
software are kept up to date.
• Remember to log off when you’redone.
How to use Social media safely