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Image result for facebookFacebook is one of the most visited social networking website that allows users to set up their profile and present their online identity to the whole world. Facebook has many functions such as posting messages, content sharing, chatting, video chatting and many other functions. Facebook is very user friendly, and it takes seconds to set up an account. All you need is your name, E-mail, birthday, and a password. Afterwards, you can start connecting with your friends and family, and explore the online community.

Image result for twitterTwitter is a social networking website that allows any users to quickly share and discover information and resources. Twitter is different from many other social media websites, it is unique in a way that it has a limit of 280 characters per tweet. Limited characters per message would make users be more conscious about the content of their message. Twitter is useful in many areas, such as connecting people, conducting business, and real-time information sharing.

Image result for youtube with red backgroundYouTube is commonly known as a video-sharing website that allows users to upload videos and share it with the whole world. But, it is also a social networking website. Users can follow anyone they like to stay connected with that person. Users can express their own opinions and views on the comment section of the video. In addition, YouTube’s home page provides many categories of videos that is most popular such as gaming, live, news and movies. This allows users to watch videos that interests them.

Image result for redditReddit is like a bulletin board. People could share interesting photos, posts, and anything they want. Some people use it to share their stories, opinions, and questions, while others visit the website for fun and seek for answers. Reddit has many Subreddits where people with common interests gather together to create a community. One of the most popular Subreddits such as r/worldnews provides constant news from all over the world to keep users updated with current news. Therefore, Reddit is a powerful platform for users to share and connect with each other.






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