Now a days social media is an inevitable part of daily life. There is hardly any individual who is not using social media regularly. The most common usage of social media is audio and video calls and other necessary communication. Currently, social media is one of the most effective tools of communication. Different people are using social media for different purposes. For example, businesses are using it to reach their potential customers. The customers are using social media to find their favorite products, without leaving the comfort of their home, or without disturbing their work routine.
We can use social media as a communication tool with ease, but there are certain limitations. As social media is not directly controlled by any country or local laws, it may communicate wrong information. Disinformation and misinformation are the most common characteristics of social media. Therefore, while conveying your message via social media you should share authentic, and undoubted contents.
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Disinformation: It refers to a deliberate false or misleading information designed/spread to mislead and manipulate the people. Misinformation: It refers to an honest mistake spread by someone in ignorance. There is no hidden objective behind this wrong information.
YouTube
It is a social media platform commonly used for reels and video sharing. It is also used for live streaming. This platform is open for all the users across the world. People or users can upload their personal or professional video content. You can communicate your message across the world, by using this platform. Similarly, you can watch content shared by other users as well. This platform is effectively used for learning and entertainment purposes. To upload your video content on YouTube, you are supposed to create a channel. After creating your channel on YouTube, you can upload your video content on it. It is used for marketing purposes as well. The following are the steps to create a YouTube Channel:
Note: The interfaces of all web platforms keep on changing and updating from time to time and from device to device. A sequence of steps is shown graphically in the following figures 1 through 6.
It is used for networking purposes. You can use it by creating your personal profile on Facebook and sharing your pictures, videos, reels, and live streaming with trusted friends and family members. It is also used for marketing purposes. You can also send text messages, images, and video messages. There is a section of marketplace on Facebook. You can buy or sell new or used products on this marketplace. It is also used to announce various events as well. The following are the steps to create a Facebook account:
Your Facebook account is created. You can use uploading your desired contents on your social media profile.
To create a Facebook page to use the marketplace, the following are the steps:
Your Facebook page is now live. You can start posting content to engage with your audience.