Social media refers to computer-based technologies that facilitate sharing ideas through virtual networks and communities on the internet. It is commonly used in business for purposes like marketing products, promoting brands, and connecting with customers new and old. Popular social media sites include Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn, with Facebook having the most users globally. Social media gives people a way to feel involved in world events and raise awareness of issues. However, there are also risks like cyberbullying and privacy concerns to be aware of.

1. SOCIAL MEDIA
 Social media is a computer based technology
that facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts
and information through the building of
virtual networks and communities
 . Social media is internet- based and gives
users quick electronic communication of
content.

2. USES OF SOCIAL MEDIA
 In business social media is used
 to market products
 , promote brands,
 connect to current customers and
 foster new business

3. EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL MEDIA
 Some examples of social media sites and
applications include
 Facebook
 You tube
 Del.icio.us
 twitter
 Dig, blogs and other sites that have content
based on user participation and user-
generated content.

4. MOST POPULAR SOCIAL MEDIA SITES
 Facebook is the biggest social media network on
the Internet both in terms of total number of
users and name recognition
 Twitter
 LinkedIn
 Google+
 You tube
 Pinterest
 Instagram
 Tumblr

5. WHY WE NEED SOCIAL MEDIA
 Social media helps in making the users feel
involved.
 They feel that they are able to participate in
things that are happening around the world.
 Social media helps the users in raising their
voice against an unjust act or issue

6. DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA
 Some of the risks we need to be aware of
that is cyber bullying, risk of privacy