WHATSAPP has become a popular way to communicate with colleagues and to keep in touch with friends and family.
But does it count social networks? Here’s everything you need to know.
Is WhatsApp a social network?
A messaging platform WhatsApp has become almost inevitable in our professional and social lives.
EVERYONE seems to be using it, and using end-to-end encryption means it’s a pretty secure way to chat with your friends.
But can you call it a social media platform? Simply put: it’s open to debate.
Some say it’s a social network because it supports many of the features we associate with that definition, such as creating a profile and being able to share photos and videos.
Others would say that there is a difference between social networks applications and messaging apps, in case you’re broadcasting to the world, while others are mostly used to communicate with one person or a small group.
What is considered social networking?
There is no clear definition of social media, which leads to debate about which sites and apps can be called social platforms.
The Cambridge The dictionary defines it as “websites and computer programs that allow people to communicate and exchange information online using a computer or mobile phone.”
Generally speaking, social media refers to platforms that allow people to have a public profile, share content with their followers, and interact with others.
What are the social media platforms?
When social media is mentioned in the online media, it usually refers to the giants of the industry that many of us use – at least – on a daily basis.
Among them:
But there are many others, including Pinterest, Snapchat and the LinkedIn professional network.
