Google+ is setting platform growth records and is now truly being considered as the network to watch. LinkedIn has shared our names and photos and breached our trust, and some are doubting that it’s ever going to catch up with Facebook.. However, there’s no denying this latest [Infographic], brought to you by Mashable, that clearly shows each Social Media’s Platform capabilities and how they stack up against one another. Are they at war?.. Well, seemingly so..Each offers a different aesthetic and reach to determining which platform will work best for us. Leveraging them for online success is key!
Here are recent Social Media Platform statistics:
Facebook- Over 750 Million Active Users, Sharing over 700 Billion Minutes Per Month on Facebook while following an average of 80 Pages and 30 Billion pieces of Content.
Twitter- Over 175 Million Users are sending over 200 Million Tweets Per Day on this Micro Sharing Social Media platform!
LinkedIn -Over 120 Million Users (over 44 million of those in the US) ‘The Professional’s Network is truly a way to network, job seek and engage in groups with others in your industry.
Google+- With over 28 Million Users in the First Month- This platform is set to becoming a big player! It may even reduce the amount of time users spend on Facebook. Wait and see when they open it to businesses! Want an invite? Message me!
Tumbler-This micro-blogging site used by over 76 million, is really catching on! Most profiles are created by the Gen Y & Z crowd. Tumbler allows you to create a themed blog, that can be re-blogged using graphics, photos and more! It definitely has taken over MySpace’s position!
Where will we be finding you, your brand or your business? I suggest starting with your website and blog, then optimally branch out to Facebook Pages, a LinkedIn and Google + profiles, compliment everything with Twitter an find some icing on the cake! Whatever you do, make sure you complete your profiles, add links back to your website and tag your images. Engagement and Original Content are still King! Wherever you go, you are adding to your social graph and amplifying your online influence has never been as important as it is right now! Thanks to Emily Caulfield for this awesome Infographic!
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How the 5 Major Social Networks Stack Up Against Each Other by Emily Caufield
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