Social Media Glossary

Social Media Glossary
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Here's a glossary of commonly used terms in social media:

  • Social Media: Online platforms and applications that enable users to create, share, and interact with content.
  • Post: A piece of content, such as text, image, video, or link, shared on social media platforms.
  • Feed: A chronological stream of posts and updates from users and accounts that a person follows.
  • Timeline: A user's profile page on a social media platform where their posts and activities are displayed in chronological order.
  • Like: A form of engagement on social media platforms indicating that a user approves or appreciates a post.
  • Share: The action of reposting or forwarding someone else's content on your own social media profile.
  • Comment: A response or reaction to a post made by another user.
  • Tag: The act of mentioning or identifying another user in a post or comment by using the '@' symbol followed by their username.
  • Hashtag: A word or phrase preceded by the '#' symbol used to categorize and group posts together based on a specific topic or theme.
  • Trending: Refers to topics, hashtags, or posts that are currently popular or receiving a high level of engagement on social media.
  • Follower: A user who subscribes to another user's updates or content on social media platforms.
  • Friend: A connection between two users on social media platforms that allows them to view each other's posts and interact.
  • DM (Direct Message): A private message sent between users on social media platforms that is not visible to the public.
  • Influencer: A user who has gained a significant following and influence on social media, often specializing in a particular niche or industry.
  • Engagement: The total interactions on a post, including likes, shares, comments, and clicks.
  • Algorithm: The mathematical process used by social media platforms to determine which content to show to users based on their preferences and behaviors.
  • Viral: When a post or piece of content spreads rapidly and extensively across social media platforms.
  • Meme: A humorous or relatable image, video, or piece of text that spreads quickly and widely through social media.
  • Avatar: A digital representation or character used to represent a user on social media platforms.
  • Privacy Settings: Controls and options provided by social media platforms to manage the visibility and accessibility of a user's profile and content.