- Space-time is a type of communication that can be sent and received at a specific location.
- Space-locators are only location sensitive. They allow users to send and receive messages with relevance to a specific location.
- Quick-timers are those who prefer to update their social media status or profile on their mobile device.
- Slow-timers are typically not located or time sensitive. They can be easily transferred to mobile devices.
While the variety of platforms and services that social media can be used makes it challenging to define, marketing and social media experts agree that it includes many types of social media.
While the various types of social media services can be challenging to define, experts agree that they include the following 14 types.
- BLOGS,
- COLLABORATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT,
- ENTERPRISE SOCIAL NETWORKING,
- BUSINESS NETWORKS,
- FORUMS,
- MICROBLOGS,
- PHOTO SHARING,
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES REVIEW,
- SOCIAL BOOKMARKING,
- SOCIAL GAMING,
- SOCIAL NETWORKS,
- VIDEO SHARING, AND
- VIRTUAL WORLDS.
- MOBILE SOCIAL MEDIA APPLICATION
Individuals with higher social comparison orientation may be more likely to use social media than those with low social comparisons. A separate study found that being open and being able to connect with others online may help explain why some people are more likely to use social media than others.