1. What is the Difference
Between An “App”, a Platform
and a Social Network?
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2. An application or App refers to a special kind of
software program that is developed for use on a
smart phone or mobile device
What Is An Application?
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3. What is a Platform?
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A Platform is a fully functional website like
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc

4. Use and Functionality of Each
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Apps do not offer you the full
use and functionality that you get by directly
being on the platform itself

5. Social Network is…..
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A Social Network is developed for the main
purpose to publish content that can be
shared and interacted with.

6. Facilitators of Content
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Apps like Instagram are
facilitators of content that are
distributed through social networks

7. Apps as Tools
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Apps are like tools, to access fuller
programs or websites, they help with the
distribution or sharing of content

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We are an end-to-end social media agency. We support our clients through practical
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10. Who Are We? Connect with us
@ 2013 Social Intelligence Limited
We are an end-to-end social media agency. We support our clients through practical
business education and training; as well as provide specialist one-to-one consultancy to
craft social media strategies that integrate into existing marketing, communication and
online strategies.
We also efficiently support our clients in a very practical basis in their day-to-day
management of their social media through our array of social media administrative
support services - if you think we can assist you, connect with us!
social.intelligence
mysocial_intel
social-intelligence-limited
socialintel
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