Social Media

One of the earliest online social media applications was dating sites, which offered a new way for individuals to make contact with potential partners. The arrival of Web 2.0 acted as a catalyst for an increase in the number and types of social media platforms which can be divided into four types; namely (i) social networks, (ii) blogs, (iii) microblogs and (iv) Really Simple Syndication (RSS). The latter is less well-known than other social media. This platform filters information from numerous websites and alerts members to information in which they have registered a specific interest. RSS technology protects users from being overwhelmed by data because the software delivers an update on a regularly timed basis.