Title: Ways social media has changed our society | by Chomwa Shikati | What it Takes | Medium
Headings: Ways social media has changed our society
Ways social media has changed our society
I am not a huge fan of social media myself, partly because I prefer to live life in the real world, and partly because am naturally a private individual. And yet here I am, using social media to let you hear my opinion on social media.
Business impact
Well, even an individual with a very brilliant idea coupled with excellent marketing abilities can achieve great financial success on social media.
Social media has moved from a “nice to have” to a “must have” component or department of a company’s business strategy.
Social Impact
But just like most things, they are drawbacks and downsides to the excessive use and reliance of social media…
Conclusion

Content: Within a few minutes, thousands could know about your opinion. Social media has also made it easier for us to track people down. I know what some of my former high school peers are up to even when I have not even been in touch with some of them for years. It’s that easy. There are seemingly endless sources we can search to access the information we need to find the people we have to find. Social networks offer the opportunity for people to re-connect with their old friends and acquaintances, make new friends, trade ideas, share content and pictures, and many other activities. But just like most things, they are drawbacks and downsides to the excessive use and reliance of social media…
First of all, the idea of ‘ friends ‘ was once very simple. If you knew someone, hung out with them regularly, and liked their company then they were a friend. While the people who still fit that description are still your friends, so are the people you have connected with on social networking sites apparently. Whether you talk to them, care about what they’re up to, or have any interest in them whatsoever, they’re still listed as friends.