Social*mediapower

social media are interactive media technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks.[1][2] while challenges to the definition of social media arise[3][4] due to the variety of stand-alone and built-in social media services currently available, there are some common features: social media are interactive web 2.0 internet-based applications. user-generated content—such as text posts or comments, digital photos or videos, and data generated through all online interactions—is the lifeblood of social media. users create service-specific profiles for the website or app that are designed and maintained by the social media organization. social media helps the development of online social networks by connecting a user's profile with those of other individuals or groups.