Social Media
Definitions
Blogs
A blend of the words web and log;
interactive news/information/diary
websites where people/companies
can discuss topics with fans, post
photographs and videos, and offer
contests, coupons, and promotions.
Facebook
With over 750 million active users
worldwide, Facebook is currently
the most popular form of social
media; by creating a free page,
individuals and companies can
instantly connect with millions
of others.
www.facebook.com
LinkedIn
A free business-oriented
social media/networking site
that connects professionals;
approximately 60 million
registered users.
www.linkedin.com
Smartphone Apps
Applications or programs accessed
via cell phones; created so diners
can make reservations, peruse
menus, and sign up to win perks
(such as free food).
Twitter
A free micro-blogging network used
via computers and/or cell phones;
users post short, instant messages
(140 characters maximum) that are
called tweets; "followers" can read
and comment; Twitter has over 175
million registered users.
www.twitter.com
Yelp
Yelp is a free online urban guide
available for most U.S. cities; the
site allows customers to search for
restaurants and stores in specific
regions, rate service/quality from
one to five stars, and post reviews
of personal experience.
www.yelp.com
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