With the usage level increasing day-by-day for social media application, Search Engine Journal, has identified based on monthly users data the top social media platforms: Facebook, YouTube & WhatsApp. Additionally, they have identified other applications that we will need to keep our eye.
Discord – This application is like Microsoft Teams platform. It is an application that can we use to collaborate with others. Meet with individuals from your social community.
Twitch – This application is like YouTube 2.0 with better searchable content. For me, this application would be more for millennials and Generation Z.
Instagram Reels – You can create short video using this application. This application would be for a wider demographic (Generation X, millennials & Generation Z).
Patreon – This is a membership-based platform that helps you connect with your community. For me, this application would appeal to a wider demographic (Generation X, millennials & Generation Z).
Twitter Spaces – This is a Twitter plug-in that you can use to share content with your followers. This application would be for a wider demographic (Generation X, millennials & Generation Z).
Spotify Live – This one is also a plug-in from Spotify that we can use to create live streaming content.
Caffeine – This application is like Tik Top. It is a streaming application that allows you the chat with your social community. Personally, this application would be for millennials & Generation Z.
Clubhouse – This application is used to connect with your social community. This one would also be used by Generation X, millennials & Generation Z.
For my part, Instagram reels, patreon & clubhouse are the applications that I will be that I personally will be keeping my eye on.
What about you?
Which one or ones will you be watching out for?
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