Getting Started with Social Media

Getting Started with Social Media The Beginner’s Guide to Connecting with Social Media ChaptersSigning Up on TwitterHow to Use InstagramHow to Use TumblrThe Beginner’s Guide to Using Pinterest“I love [the social media industry] because it exists at the intersection of technology and humanity” - Jeremy WaiteSocial networking is an important part of modern society. Whether it’s Facebook, Snapchat, or any other of the big social networks, it’d be a shame to miss out on connecting with others.Whether it’s sharing photos, instant messaging, blogging, or viral marketing, there are sites and applications you can use to interact with people from all over the world.In this article, Sueprprof is going to take a look at the different social networks and how you can get started with them. You’ll learn how to create an account, log in, and and use these sites better.Creating an Account and Using PinterestTo sign up to Pinterest, you just need to go to the site. Enter your email address, password, age, or sign up using Facebook or Google.Once you sign in to your new ac count, you’ll be asked to choose 5 things that you’re interested in so that Pinterest can show you some stuff. You can also use the search function.Once you’ve created your profile, you can also do the following:Change your profile photoChange your nameChange your usernameChange your bioChange your locationThere are 5 main tabs on the site: home, explore, account, notifications, and settings. Once you’ve gone through all these tabs, you’re ready to start discovering what there is to see on Pinterest.Pinning Images and Posting on the PlatformOnce you’ve found content that you like, you can pin it (add it to one of your boards) or share the image, add a comment, visit the original site, or use image recognition to find similar images.You can also save the image to your favourites.To post a picture on the platform, you just need to create a board and then click “Pin”. You can post an image from your computer or from a website.As a business, you can use Pinterest as a so cial network for marketing your products. By using nice images, you can make a name for your brand and entice potential buyers.Your profile, photos, and descriptions need to be original and alluring for potential customers:“In the long run, you make your own luck - good, bad, or indifferent.” - Loretta LynnPromoting yourself on Pinterest can help you, especially if you’re a young startup or creating artisan products. You can make a professional account by going to your account settings. You can then start marketing your products.If you don’t have an account yet, you should get one quickly. Digital networking is a powerful tool.  If you want to learn more about social networks, you can read our other articles on the topic.