Social media is not inherently bad nor inherently good. In this article we will try to explain the reasons social media can be both positive and negative.
We have all heard it before: Don’t judge a book by its cover.
In many ways, this adage can be applied to social media. Yes, you cannot judge a book by its cover and no you cannot judge the person’s true personality by their Twitter feed, but how can a particular profile be either helpful or harmful?
Here are a few reasons that social media can be both positive and negative.
Positive effects of social media:
People connect, share & form friendships in a new way
Social media allows people to share information and experiences in a way that is different to going out and physically sharing information or experiences with other people.
Through blogging, or taking to Twitter or Facebook, you can share your stories, photos and experiences in a way that people you would not ordinarily have the chance to meet can get to know you in a new way.
You can get to know the friends and family that you might have never been able to meet face to face. One of the reasons why social media is so powerful is because it allows people to form new, positive and social connections.
Social media allows people to share information and experiences in a way that is different to going out and physically sharing information or experiences with other people.
Through blogging, or taking to Twitter or Facebook, you can share your stories, photos and experiences in a way that people you would not ordinarily have the chance to meet can get to know you in a new way.
You can get to know the friends and family that you might have never been able to meet face to face.
One of the reasons why social media is so powerful is because it allows people to form new, positive and social connection.
People can find and connect with mentors.
The ability to find someone that you can connect with in person or online for guidance, advice and help can be a powerful thing.
These people can become your mentors, whether they are individuals that you personally know or strangers that you have discovered online and have something in common with, or someone who lives many, many miles away and may have advice or help that can be invaluable to you.
People can find information on health issues
People can gain important information on health-related issues by sharing their health concerns or concerns
For example, people can share information about health conditions and illnesses and people with similar experiences can interact in a way that they would not otherwise be able to.
People can find jobs & businesses
In the past, if you wanted to find out about a company you would go to the business or the website and start to ask people in the company if they could help you find out more information.
Now, you can search for a company online or on social media, get their details and the contact information, and then reach out and ask if they can help you.
The results of this are much more effective than approaching someone face-to-face.
So, what can you do to help spread your social media and blogging skills and knowledge?
First, blog regularly and share on social media. If you blog regularly you will gain followers and grow your social media networks, and social media is all about building your audience.
If you blog regularly you will gain followers and grow your social media networks, and social media is all about building your audience. Use social media as a way of reaching out to and connecting with people you would never otherwise be able to.
When people like you, see and interact with your content, it makes you feel part of a community. That is a powerful thing and you will feel good that people you know or don’t know have made the effort to connect with you.
Showcase your posts and share on social media. When people can see the power of your content they will be more likely to share it.
There is a vast audience of people all over the world that can benefit from the content you produce. People will feel a sense of pride that they are supporting you and spreading your message.
When people can see the power of your content they will be more likely to share it. There is a vast audience of people all over the world that can benefit from the content you produce.
People will feel a sense of pride that they are supporting you and spreading your message. When a friend asks you for help, don’t say no.
Say yes. You may be nervous about reaching out to your friend, but you can ask them to help you with things that are easy.
You might find that you like this work. You may find that you find the interaction with people around the world, whom you have never met, rewarding and fun.
If you love social media, then embrace it and enjoy it. There are many benefits that come from connecting with others, even if it is just on a personal level.
