SOCIAL MEDIA APPS

INTRODUCTION

 Social media is a web platform, which has a small world in it. Social media apps are the never-ending craze in every age group. Furthermore, it is a platform where everybody can share their opinion. For example,communicate with others, watch unique content, and share information and new graphics, texts, and themes.

Besides, it has its purposes and objectives. The benefits and advantages are both positive and negative. All the social media apps are used on electronic devices.  Moreover, social media apps are a collection of websites and applications. It has the power to attract people towards it.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOCIAL MEDIA APPS
The top 10 social media apps are Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Twitter, TikTok, and Reddit.
All these apps are used for different purposes. Some for editing, some for pictures, some for dating apps, trading and health check-ups, and many more.

INSTAGRAM; It is also/ for sharing pictures and videos on their account for free of cost. Either your pictures or videos or someone else’s for entertainment as well as to also share meaningful and useful content.
FACEBOOK; An American online platform, is a part of Meta company. It is the top social media app in the world, with over 3 billion people using it monthly.
WHATSAPP;It is a messaging app. Where one can easily message someone around the world. Do face times, voice calls, and share pictures and videos.
PINTEREST; It is different from other apps. It has a very unique content. Amazing visuals, wallpapers, quotes, songs, clothing brands, and many more.
TWITTER; It is a social networking site. Which allows people to share short notes on their accounts. Besides, it also allows you to like, share, and comment on someone’s post.

RIGHT AGE TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA APPS
However, there is no set age in India by the government. Some apps have their age restrictions. Which only allows individuals who are 13 years or 18 years or above to create their account on their site. Besides, there is some adult and sensitive content on the app that might be disturbing and harmful to the individual.

EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA APPS ON YOUTH
POSITIVE EFFECTS
It is the best platform where one can express his/her feelings without any hesitation.
Moreover, this platform is also a great opportunity to start or expand the business.
It improves communication skills and makes one more confident about the work they are doing.
Also,it has a very political influence platform.

NEGATIVE EFFECTS
However, small children face depression because of social media.

Cybercrime is also one of the reasons.

 Moreover, it touches the sky because of too much personal information shared on their social profiles.
However, every age group is suffering from mental health because of the negative impacts of social media.
Spending too much time on social media is spoiling one’s eyesight and body posture.
It is also a reason for obesity in young people.
Besides, it disturbs sleeping plans.
Some dangerous content is polluting youth minds and diverting them from their aims.
Youth life is like an open book on social media, which causes them threats of life.

SOCIAL MEDIA AS A BUSINESS TOOL

 Firstly, social media is a powerful tool for business. Secondly, every business either small-scale or large-scale, wants to expand its business.  It grows brand awareness and improves the customer and buyer bond. Also, I want to encourage their work all over the world. It aims at each age group and sells its product according to their needs. Lastly, one of the easiest and simplest ways to develop their work on an online platform. For example youtube ads, Instagram ads, google ads, and also many other sponsored ads.
Some apps that are used for business purposes are Zoom meetings, canvas, and many more.

CONCLUSION
Social media is important. Moreover, it allows people to express their feelings like happiness, excitement, as well as sorrow on their social profiles. Also, develop their business online.
Besides all, it encourages individual personality.
Also, make the people popular with their unique personality and talent which are showcased on social media apps.
It also points to weather conditions, besides this also tell time zones all over the globe.
In addition, it knows how and whom to attract for the trade promotion.
However, some people use social media apps for the wrong purpose.
Many people do cyberbullying, trolling on individuals’ profiles and body shaming.
Young people get addicted to social media which causes distractions, self-harm, misinformation, and eating disorders.