Social networks are becoming more and more popular every day, and many parents are concerned about the time their children spend at computers, chatting or reading other people's pages on such networks. However, social media can not only be time-consuming, but also provide tangible benefits.
Virtual friendship
The most obvious useful feature of social media is the ability to communicate. Actually, that is why they were invented. Thanks to the Internet and the computer, you can instantly exchange messages with people, wherever they are. Social media has made it easier than ever to connect with high school friends, former classmates, and coworkers. The consequence of this, by the way, is another non-obvious plus: having the opportunity to conduct non-binding conversations, people improve their communication skills and cease to be afraid of communication. It is much easier to make virtual acquaintances than real ones, and even the most introverted people happen to find interesting interlocutors and friends online.
We must not forget that social networks can bring not only benefits, but also serious harm. This is a waste of time, a lack of interest in real life, and the danger of "inappropriate" dating.
Social networks give everyone the opportunity to express themselves in one area or another. These can be photographs, notes, poems, handicrafts - in general, any creativity. The fact is that most people almost always need to be evaluated and recognized for their abilities and talents, and social networks tend to have a friendly attitude, so aspiring authors, photographers and artists often choose social networks as a launching pad. In addition to the much-needed recognition, social networks, thanks to the mechanism of "reposts", allow you to quickly gain fame.
Information exchange
The ability to "repost" is another plus of social networks. It allows you to disseminate important information in a short time, reaching many network users. It can be an important news item, an advertisement for a sale, rent or vacancy, an event poster. There is a Specialization in Social Media Marketing, which teaches marketing students to take advantage of social media in terms of promoting a product or brand to the market. Many well-known companies, public politicians and public figures have personal pages on Facebook or Vkontakte. This allows them not only to deliver meaningful news and voice their positions on important issues, but also to respond quickly to feedback from consumers, voters or fans, creating a sense of belonging.
Social networks are one of the favorite havens of various kinds of scammers, mentally ill people and simply dissatisfied personalities, so you should be careful when making acquaintances.
Finally, a popular page, for example, on Facebook, can become an additional source of income, since many companies are interested in expanding their advertising platforms, and the Internet (and social networks in particular) is the most promising direction for advertising. Some firms have various affiliate programs, the meaning of which is to pay an agency fee to the user from whose page an order for a product or service was made. Naturally, in order for the page to be of interest to the advertiser, it must be sufficiently visited.
