I’ve been thinking a lot about Social Media and why its so valuable. So, I’ve noted the top 5 reasons why I think Social Media works today.
Top 5 Reasons Why Social Media Works
- Normal, everyday people are given the opportunity to reach out of their comfort zone and explore new areas of interest, meet new people, and take risks
- Users have control over what they do and accomplish online. Their destiny is in their own hands; they can be who they want, when they want
- Its not a fad, but a trend that works. Its a concept that attracts users and will continue to until social media 2.0 comes out
- Possibilities are endless. Who would of thought MySpace would have been so successful? What about YouTube? These platforms are just the beginning, and soon users will have the tools to do just about anything.
- Social Media is easy. Its easy to use, easy to set up, and if done right, easy to make money.
Social Media is growing and is continually being used by businesses to attract new users. But, I think what’s most important is this marks a change in how the internet is being used. The internet has evolved, businesses have evolved, and users have evolved.
Internet, Businesses, and Users are the key to Social Media
Social Media is the one platform where all of these three aspects can come together and converse. Now that they’ve started interacting, we need ways to enhance their communication. The relationship and foundation has been built, but now is when creativity and technology need to interlock. As we discussed earlier, the possibilities are endless, but executing these ideas is key.
What’s Next for Social Media?
I definitely believe video is the next best, not just video recording, but live streaming. People want instantaneous change, they want to see things on the fly, right when they happen. We’ve come a long way, but I think we still have a few more steps to take.
Just imagine if the first people to walk on the moon had live streaming, how awesome would that be? Or how about the presidential election? Ah ha, there’s an idea!