Social media refers to websites and applications that allow people to create and share content

It is a form of communication, interaction and collaboration

Many businesses use social media as a way to promote their products and brand

There are many social media platforms:

• Facebook allows people to create profiles, upload photos and videos, send messages and keep in touch with family and friends

• Instagram enables people to share images and videos to your feed that you can express yourself, Instagram has become a popular platform for influencers to promote and support brands

• Twitter is a microblogging service that enables people to share short post called tweets

• Snapchat includes sending snapshots of the moments in your life to friends and family

• LinkedIn is a social networking site designed to establish networks of people they know and trust professionally within the buisness community

• Pintrest allows for sharing creative content which is visual and users can add inspiring ideas to enhance creativity