The Development Of African Social Network

By Cornelia White


In modern society people can exchange ideas and thought thanks to African social network. The more members a social network has the higher its functionality. Many people has resulted to using it because not only is it a good place to market products and services but also offers a platform to buy and sell items at minimal transaction costs.

Unlike in the olden days whereby people had no way of seeing each besides having to meet face to face, social media has changed this. Companies are now able to meet with their managers who are miles away thanks to video conferencing. Relationships have also been improved between friends as it offers a cheaper solution to communication.

Users are able to get first hand information about the daily occurrences in the world. One post from a person with information can be viewed by millions of users in other continents. A lot of people have become informed using affordable means unlike in the olden days where in order to get information one had to buy news papers or magazines. Media companies are able to reduce the cost of production by using more of the internet than print to relay information.

Businesses enjoy a lot of privileges associated with this particular form of networking. They are able to intermingle with their customers and help solve queries. They have also used it to incorporate customer ideas in their functions by identifying recurring problems and resolving them. It offers a good platform for customers to post their complaints without discrimination.

A lot of people have helped this media grow by uploading, creating and modifying content. In the long run some of these users can make a living by showcasing their creativity and talents. For example, individuals that develop applications on this form of media are often paid. Hence it is an avenue for people to earn a living.

Another benefit of social media is that it promotes research and directs users to their web sites of choice. Ultimately, it encourages discovery and the same time it makes participants feel like they belong by joining groups of their choice. It has aided its users in Africa to discover how other people in different parts of the world think and live.

A number of organizations use such networks for a range of reasons; be it public relations or advertising. Therefore, they require personnel that are skilled in the sector. In brief, it offers employment to people skilled in media.

As African social network grows rapidly and so does the target audience. With millions of potential customers at their reach industries and corporate have minimized their advertising budgets by making use of common media. Family ties have been made stronger by social networks because it is possible for members to talk and see each other more frequently than in the traditional set up of communication.




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