{"id":1827,"date":"2020-08-01T11:05:25","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T11:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/?p=1827"},"modified":"2023-02-19T13:13:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T13:13:21","slug":"social-media-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/social-media-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Sites &#8211; The Top Sites You Should Use In 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all social media networks are created equally &#8211; each of them has unique features that set them apart from others. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When designing a <a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/social-media-marketing-tips-to-really-help-you-grow-your-business-in-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>social media marketing strategy<\/strong><\/a>, you need to know which ones will be best suited to your brand. Your goals and targets will influence which social media sites you should be using.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Instagram might be perfect for one brand, it could be a waste of time for another. For the best results, you need to know more about each platform before you can create a proper social media marketing strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re done here, you may realise that having a presence on all the major sites is your best bet. At least, that\u2019s the best approach for most brands. Your situation could be different, and that\u2019s why having as much information as possible is very important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will be looking at the most dominant sites of 2020 &#8211; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, YouTube and LinkedIn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1845\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1845\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1845 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-2-1024x538-1.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-2-1024x538-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-2-300x158-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-2-768x403-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-2-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Facebook is easily the most popular platform of them all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We start off with the big guy &#8211; <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As one of the most dominant social media sites in the world, Facebook hardly needs any introduction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook was founded in 2004 and can boast of more than 2.4 billion active users. That offers massive potential to social media marketers and brands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is something that brands have taken notice of &#8211; over 60 million businesses use Facebook Pages. On top of that, more than six million advertisers promote themselves on the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It really doesn\u2019t matter what your industry is, Facebook will have to be part of your strategy. On this social media site, there is a place for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are some industries that perform better than others on Facebook. This includes retail, entertainment, e-commerce, financial services, technology, automotive, telecom, consumer goods, media and gaming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granted, it has become <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstudio.com\/strategy-planning\/why-do-facebook-business-page-posts-not-show-news-feed\/#:~:text=The%20only%20DEFINITE%20way%20to,when%20they%20Like%20your%20page.&amp;text=If%20the%20%E2%80%9CDefault%E2%80%9D%20option%20is,set%20to%20%E2%80%9CMost%20Recent.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">harder for businesses to promote themselves on Facebook<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is still a very popular platform for brands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By making use of Facebook Ads, you can tap into that potential and reach a much wider audience than you would without ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cover this much more in-depth in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/facebook-ad-examples-social-media-marketers-can-learn-from\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Facebook Ad Examples guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Getting started on Facebook isn\u2019t very complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use videos, text and images to reach out to your target audience. Keep in mind that Facebook\u2019s algorithm is all about meaningful interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep things real and don\u2019t try and shady advertising tricks and you\u2019ll be doing just fine. If you need more information on how to get started on Facebook, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/facebook-basics-a-how-to-guide-for-beginners-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our Basics guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will prove quite useful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook also has a great feature launched earlier that is aimed at businesses. \u2018<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/facebook-and-instagrams-new-shops-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook Shops<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 is more convenient and fully supports and promotes e-commerce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Post On Facebook<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zephoria.com\/top-15-valuable-facebook-statistics\/\">ever-increase in users<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Facebook really is a great place for brands to improve sales. Knowing <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/resources\/best-time-to-tweet-post-to-facebook-send-emails-publish-blogposts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">when to share posts<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on social media sites is part of a great strategy and vital to your success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Facebook, it is a bit hard to determine when to post but engagement is much higher on weekends. That makes Saturdays the most ideal time for posting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/best-time-to-post-on-facebook-a-comprehensive-guide-for-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best time to post on Facebook<\/a><\/strong> is between 1pm and 3pm. However, studies have shown that 8pm on Thursday or between 1pm to 4pm later in the week is the another good time to post too.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best time to post on Facebook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0depends on the industry that you\u2019re in and the location of your audience. This will be different for every brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Messenger<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1848\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1848 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-Messenger-1-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook Messenger\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-Messenger-1-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-Messenger-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-Messenger-1-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Facebook-Messenger-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Messenger has become more than a communication tool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally part of Facebook, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.messenger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Messenger<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a messaging feature that became an app on its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2011, Facebook has also expanded on the features on offer from Messenger. It is possible for businesses to advertise, send newsletters and create chatbots, among other neat features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to this social media site and communication app, brands can engage with their audience on a more personal level. Connections also feel more real with Messenger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediaexaminer.com\/7-facebook-messenger-marketing-tips-pros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Using Messenger in your marketing strategy<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good idea as it offers more than straightforward messaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use Messenger with Facebook Live to create a really cool and engaging experience for your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, this will take some good planning but will give you an awesome edge over your competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1847\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1847\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1847 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Twitter-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Twitter - One of the biggest social media sites in 2020\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Twitter-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Twitter-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Twitter-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Twitter-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Twitter-4.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Twitter is one of the most fast-paced social media sites currently available.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 2006, Twitter has grown massively in popularity as a social media platform. This top social platform is fast and ideal for many brands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in the entertainment, marketing, political or sports industry, you\u2019ll thrive on Twitter with its tweets and hashtags.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than 300 million active users (and growing!), this social media site has proven itself to be a top dog in the social media world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter allows users to express their unique voice and grow a huge following. With an emphasis on real-time interaction and information, Twitter is all about what\u2019s happening right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trending topics and discussions are the aim of the game on this platform. Much like Facebook, media content does really well on Twitter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, text (unless in a picture form) doesn\u2019t do as well since users are limited to 280 characters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many brands use Twitter as a customer service channel and it\u2019s a brilliant idea. Customers can reach you much faster and more effectively, and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics show that about <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/social-media-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">50% of marketers think of Twitter as the best place to engage<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with their customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to be successful on Twitter is to have a loyal and supportive following, as we discuss in our guide with <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/grow-twitter-followers-tips-and-tricks-to-help-your-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tips and tricks on how to grow Twitter followers<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/how-to-get-verified-on-twitter-in-2020-a-helpful-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>get verified<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well &#8211; brands with that desirable blue tick are seen as honest and trustworthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Post on Twitter<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you&#8217;re sharing content on Twitter, the best times to do so would naturally depend on your brand and industry. This is true for all social media sites, but we&#8217;ll share basic &#8216;best times&#8217; for all of them with you. That way, you can test out the suggested times and learn when works best for you.<\/p>\n<p>The best days to post new content is between Tuesday and Friday, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\/marketing-news\/the-best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">according to the American Marketing Association<\/a>.<\/strong> Any time between 9 am and 9 pm is ideal as well. So basically, post throughout the week except on Mondays.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1857\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1857 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Instagram-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Instagram-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Instagram-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Instagram-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Instagram-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Instagram-4.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Instagram is all about beautiful visuals and true connections between users.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This popular social media site has more than 1 billion active users across the globe and is perfect for visual digital marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention-grabbing visuals and great creativity is encouraged and makes <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> popular among its millions of users. It\u2019s a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fantastic media platform for marketers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well, as more than 70% of businesses in the U.S uses it for marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many users, it\u2019s easy to understand why any brand would want to have a strong following on Instagram. For a more in-depth discussion on Instagram followers, you should check out our guide on <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/insta-following-how-to-successfully-grow-your-instagram-followers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to successfully grow your following<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the popular social media platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media influencers and product-based companies tend to do especially well on Instagram. This is especially true since Instagram introduced <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/later.com\/blog\/instagram-shoppable-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shoppable posts<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allows users to click on links to buy products right from Instagram posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram is most popular with people aged between 18 and 34, with about 63% of users being of that age. It has certainly come a long way since it was <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/investing\/102615\/story-instagram-rise-1-photo0sharing-app.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">launched in 2010<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible for brands to have Business profiles, which allows access to really good analytics. You also get to schedule posts using third-party apps such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/socialplanner-the-social-media-marketing-tool-for-everyone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SocialPlanner<\/a><\/strong>. That way, you can make sure you have content to entertain your following even when you can\u2019t be online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a better shot at succeeding in using Instagram in your marketing strategy, take a look at our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide on the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/instagram-algorithm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram algorithm<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contests and giveaways are also really great ways to attract your audience and widen your reach. We discuss this more in our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/instagram-giveaways-great-ideas-and-tips-for-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram giveaways<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need more convincing that Instagram might be just the social network that your marketing strategy needs, consider its average engagement rate. This is <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.iconosquare.com\/why-instagram-is-good-for-business\/#:~:text=Instagram%20actually%20has%20the%20highest,they%20are%20on%20other%20platforms.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">higher than any other social media site\u2019s engagement<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including Twitter and Facebook.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Post on Instagram<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has been found that in general, it is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/later.com\/blog\/best-time-to-post-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best to share new posts on Instagram<\/a><\/strong> during lunch (11 am and 1 pm) and in evenings (between 7 pm and 9 pm). We recommend that you schedule posts so you don&#8217;t have to use your free time dedicated to sharing content.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Pinterest<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1852\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1852 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pinterest-official-page-1024x551.jpg\" alt=\"Pinterest is a visual social media site\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pinterest-official-page-1024x551.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pinterest-official-page-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pinterest-official-page-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Pinterest-official-page.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pinterest&#8217;s home page gets lots of attention &#8211; yours could too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular content you\u2019ll find on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pinterest<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is related to food, decor, fashion, Do-It-Yourself projects and weddings. It is a visually rich social network with a mostly female audience &#8211; about 81% of users are women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the female dominance, approximately 40% of new signups to Pinterest are male, which means the social media site is growing in popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roughly 250 million active users spend time on Pinterest very regularly and they love the visual aspect of the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest\u2019s primary focus is on inspiring others and finding new ideas. This makes it quite different than other social networks. Whereas social media sites such as Twitter is about engagement, Pinterest is about useful and relevant media content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to show your audience what your product or service can do for them, Pinterest is a good choice. By having a presence on the site, you can make sure everyone knows about you when they plan their projects or special events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/ultimate-pinterest-marketing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">500 000 businesses have Business accounts on Pinterest<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing that it really is the place to be for digital marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With five different types of Rich Pins, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/pinterest-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pinterest Analytic<\/strong>s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tools that are exclusive to Business accounts, it\u2019s clear that Pinterest is ideal for brand marketing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Post on Pinterest<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Pinterest users who want to reach their audience, the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberlo.com\/blog\/best-time-post-social-media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best times to share pins<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would be between 8 pm and 11 pm. It seems that Pinterest is most popular when people are not working and can relax with their mobile phones or tablets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturdays and Sundays are generally the best days to pin and work hours are the worst. You might get a lot less engagement if your pins are shared when everyone is at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to post on Pinterest tends to be between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Mothers tend to use Pinterest actively which may be why they tend to post later in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturdays tend to be by far the best day to post on Pinterest. Sundays work well too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work hours tend to be less popular for Pinterest users. Posting during those times may result in less engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Reddit<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1855\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1855 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Reddit-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Reddit\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Reddit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Reddit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Reddit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Reddit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Reddit.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The &#8216;front page of the Internet&#8217; &#8211; Reddit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u2018front page of the Internet\u2019, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reddit<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, was founded in 2005 and has about 430 active users every month. It is one of the most-visited sites on the net, giving it a valid reason to claim to be the front page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reddit is more than a social media site, it is a blend of community and content and has more than 150 000 communities that come together to discuss related matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a place for every and any brand thanks to so many niches on offer. You just have to find the right spot that will help you reach your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be successful as a brand on Reddit, you need to be part of the community. People on this social network do not tolerate brands who try to use it for personal gain only.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot approach Reddit the same way you would other social media sites. Be sure that you\u2019re in the right place before trying to <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/social-media-promotion-ideas-for-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">promote your brand<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And don\u2019t ever promote before you\u2019ve participated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, an 80-20 rule is the best idea &#8211; participate in your community 80% and promote yourself only 20%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be engaging and genuine &#8211; Reddit users are severely allergic to insincere and dishonest brands and users. On the flip side, they can be intensely loyal so get them on your side and half the battle is won.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As long as you&#8217;re honest and sincere, the Reddit community is likely to be very supportive. They do like the classic &#8216;underdog coming out on top&#8217; story.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Post on Reddit<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to post is very tricky to determine on Reddit &#8211; it depends on your community. You can, however, check out <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delayforreddit.com\/analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Delay for Reddit<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a great tool that will help you determine the best time to share content based on the community you want to share it in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1861\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1861\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1861 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/YouTube-1024x503.jpg\" alt=\"The ever-popular YouTube\" width=\"1024\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/YouTube-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/YouTube-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/YouTube-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/YouTube.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is one of the most popular video-sharing sites, if not the most popular.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube is one of the most popular and well-known video-sharing sites on the internet. Millions of hours of videos are watched on the site every single day and more than 1.9 billion users are actively using it every month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launched in 2003, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has undergone many changes since its infancy but remains very popular. Brands are given many options to have their ads seen on the site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also create a channel for your brand and share unique videos of your own if you want to. People who see your content can comment and share your content while subscribers can stay up-to-date with all your videos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube is owned by Google and is the second biggest social media site, so we had to have it on our list. It has a wide reach and generates plenty of traffic, making it ideal for marketing a brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great benefit of YouTube is that it offers <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplilearn.com\/youtube-marketing-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">results that are immediate and measurable<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can track your performance and effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, this platform gives active users easy interactivity with other social media platforms. That allows you to cross-post your content easily to reach even more people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Post on Youtube<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find that in general, the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theboostapps.com\/when-is-the-best-time-to-post-videos-on-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best time to share content<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on YouTube is between 5 pm and 9 pm. That\u2019s likely because users are at home after work and have more time to spend on social media sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sundays are seen as the best days to post, with the best times then being between 8 am and 11 am. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are often the worst times to share new content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1854\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1854 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LinkedIn-1024x286.jpg\" alt=\"LinkedIn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LinkedIn-1024x286.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LinkedIn-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LinkedIn-768x214.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LinkedIn-1536x429.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LinkedIn.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LinkedIn is the best social media site for professionals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widely considered the go-to online site for professionals, <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a very good reputation. It is one of the most well-known networking sites on the Internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn was founded in 2003 and grew in popularity, now able to boast with more than 310 million active users worldwide. About 61 million of those users are professionals in high positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That makes it a great social media site for the more serious brands and companies out there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, LinkedIn isn\u2019t the flashiest or most trending of social networks, but it <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/linkedin-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has a lot of potential<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for brands and individual users alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn is the place to be if brands are looking for partners and supporters. More than half of this social network\u2019s users have college degrees &#8211; they\u2019re the professionals you need on your side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is more than a site where you search for work &#8211; it has become a social media site with a professional touch where experts in their industries network and share content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On LinkedIn, it is easier for a brand to be taken seriously than on any of the other social networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to this, LinkedIn also gives users great advertising opportunities that can boost reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Post on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On LinkedIn, your audience and their behaviour determine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/best-time-post-on-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>when you will be posting<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Knowing as much as possible about your target audience is really important if you want to use LinkedIn in your marketing strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, there is a basic guideline that can be followed. You can use this and keep an eye on the performance of your posts. You can then determine which times are best for your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media companies\u2019 audience check their social media accounts the way they would check the newspaper &#8211; in the morning. If your audience is in this industry, you\u2019d be better off having fresh content early on Monday to Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An audience in the software industry is more likely to be active after working hours, so those would be the best times to post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your audience is in the higher education or healthcare fields, you\u2019re better off posting between 10 am and 12 pm. That is when this audience is more active. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.disruptiveadvertising.com\/marketing\/b2b-and-b2c\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CB2B%E2%80%9D%20stands%20for%20%E2%80%9Cbusiness,makers%20in%20any%20particular%20business.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B2B and B2C businesses<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the most successful posting times are early in the morning and during lunch. You want to catch these people when they\u2019re not working. After office hours is also good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1853\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1853 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TikTok-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"TikTok\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TikTok-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TikTok-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TikTok-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TikTok-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/TikTok-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TikTok is one of the most popular social media sites in 2020.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the top social networks among youngsters, Tik Tok is \u2018THE\u2019 place to be if your target audience is the younger generation. It has about 500 million active users and is known as Douyin in China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok is a social media site focused on using music to create interesting videos. In 2018, it was the most-downloaded app, kicking dust in the eyes of the likes of Facebook. Since then, Tik Tok has continued to rise in popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/influencermarketinghub.com\/tiktok-marketing-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">many ways that brands can market on TikTok<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and creating a channel is the first step. You can work with popular TikTok influencers to reach a wider audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can directly advertise on TikTok as well, but this is still a new-ish thing on the app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While TikTok\u2019s popularity cannot be denied, the recent reports on <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2020\/06\/26\/warning-apple-suddenly-catches-tiktok-secretly-spying-on-millions-of-iphone-users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TikTok spying on users<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may cause some of that popularity to diminish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Post on TikTok<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the best time to post content on TikTok will depend on your brand and your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, in general, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberlo.com\/blog\/best-time-to-post-on-tiktok#:~:text=According%20to%20Influencer%20Marketing%20Hub,Eastern%20Standard%20Time%20(EST)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">it has been found that between 6 am and 10 am tends to be a good time<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, between 7 pm and 11 pm (EST) is also a good time to share fresh content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a more in-depth look at when to share content, check out your analytics on your other social networks such as Instagram and YouTube. They can give you an idea of when your target audience is most active. This might help you on TikTok.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve also prepared a handy guide on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/how-to-post-on-tiktok-on-pc-laptop-mac-ipad-iphone-and-without-copyright\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to post on tiktok<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Snapchat<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1909\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1909\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1909 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Snapchat-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Snapchat\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Snapchat-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Snapchat-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Snapchat-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Snapchat.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It&#8217;s all about visuals on Snapchat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapchat.com\/l\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snapchat<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the younger social media sites (launched in 2011) on our list but is definitely worth mentioning. It has more than 350 million active users that are sharing content and connecting every month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, users spend about 30 minutes a day on Snapchat, offering enough time for marketing strategies to work really well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 9 000 Snaps are posted every second and these attract over 10 billion views.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a great social media platform for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/what-is-user-generated-content-and-why-do-marketers-need-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">user-generated content<\/a><\/strong>, you can\u2019t go wrong when using this app to boost your marketing ideas and get great content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short videos and photos are the most common content you will find on Snapchat, making it a very visual media platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing tutorials, product demos, tips and tricks and behind-the-scenes footage are great ideas for a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oursocialtimes.com\/11-must-knows-for-marketing-your-business-on-snapchat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snapchat marketing strategy<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Post on Snapchat<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been found that the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/socialtoolkits.com\/best-times-to-post\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best time to post on Snapchat<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is normally later at night. Any time between 10 pm and 1 am is great. Snapchat\u2019s users are mostly young and like to stay up later at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement is much higher in the wee hours as a result. The best days to post on Snapchat are actually all days. Users are constantly on the app and use it every day so you can share your content on any day, as long as you do so later at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Social Media Sites Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1785\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1785\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1785 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/faq-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"Frequently Asked Questions\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/faq-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/faq-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/faq-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/faq.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Social Media Sites &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing as much as possible about social media sites helps marketers to be fully equipped when creating marketing strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll be looking at some of the most commonly asked questions here and giving brief answers so you can get back to creating an awesome social media marketing strategy as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please note that we can&#8217;t address all the questions here because you might get lost. Be sure to check our <a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social media blog<\/a> often to keep yourself up to date with all our latest articles. We&#8217;re bound to have answers to your questions.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Is Amazon a Social Media Site?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon did have a social media site but it was shut down. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2019\/6\/15\/18680165\/amazon-spark-discovery-social-network-shutdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon Spark<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was launched in 2017 and available for use by Prime members. They could share posts and others could like the posts or comment on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the platform wasn\u2019t as popular and didn\u2019t really take off. It is no longer available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Is Zoom a Social Media Site?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Zoom started as a video conferencing app, it became one of the most important social media sites for millions of users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom is <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/rebeccabellan\/2020\/03\/24\/what-you-need-to-know-about-using-zoom\/#dc065c132845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">actively helping users stay connected<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and it may not be seen in the same leagues as Twitter or Instagram, but is still a big deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>What Are the Disadvantages of Social Media Sites?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with most things in life, social media sites do come with drawbacks. Often times, social media sites aren\u2019t able to convey human emotions effectively. This can result in emotional distancing that is not healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people are easily mean on social media sites because of how anonymous it can be. Naturally, this comes with many hurtful repercussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since so many people are now texting, it becomes much more difficult to have face-to-face communication skills. Awkward social situations have become more common as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons why social media sites can be a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rootsofaction.com\/disadvantages-of-social-networking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">negative influence in your life<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but there are also <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.technology.org\/2019\/06\/06\/social-networking-sites-and-the-positive-impact-they-have-on-the-society\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">many positives<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to it. For the most part, it depends on how people are using their social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>What Are the Top 5 Most Used Social Media Apps?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this can change in the future, for now, the following social media platforms are seen as the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/social-media\/biggest-social-media-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">biggest social media sites<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>What&#8217;s the Next Top Social Media Platform 2020?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/social-media-predictions-for-2020-according-to-3-experts\/568129\/#:~:text=TikTok%20will%20be%20the%20next,videos%20are%20viewed%20every%20day.\">TikTok will be the next big social media platform<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to dominate in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is already very popular with the younger generation and is likely to only become more popular as time goes on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>Can You Get Addicted to Social Media?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is indeed possible to <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/is-it-possible-to-become-addicted-to-social-media\/\">get addicted to social media networks<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a place where you can be whoever you want to. People portray a perfect version of themselves on their chosen social media platform.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a lot of positive feedback and attention is also addictive and gives people a sense of social importance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have discussed the most popular social networks and why they\u2019re so great. You can use the information shared here to build a comprehensive and successful social media marketing strategy. For even more guidance and tips, be sure to check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialplanner.io\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>our blog<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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