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social media Last modified: Monday, March 02, 2009
A term used to describe a variety of Web-based platforms, applications and technologies that enable people to socially interact with one another online. Some examples of social media sites and applications include Facebook, YouTube,  Del.icio.us, Twitter, Digg, blogs and other sites that have content based on user participation and user-generated content (UGC). See "Social Media Tips for Online Marketing Plus 30 Social Media Sites" in the Did You Know...? section of Webopedia.
Digg Web site Digg is democratizing digital media. As a user, you participate in determining all site content by discovering, selecting, sharing, and discussing the news, videos, and podcasts that appeal to you. Facebook Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you. Everyone can use Facebook. Text Messaging Abbreviations This Quick Reference Guide provides an overview and examples of text messaging abbreviations and smilies. Webopedia's Facebook Tips Looking to build your own Group on Facebook? Here are step-by-step tips for setting up your own groups. Webopedia's Official Facebook Page Be a Webopedia fan on Facebook and interact with the Editors, post messages on the 'Webopedia Wall', plus add comments on articles, discuss technology, or even suggest topics for inclusion in Webopedia. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences. Webopedia's Web 2.0 Category The Webopedia Web 2.0 Category offers term definitions and links related to the topic of Web 2.0.	Related Categories Social Media Web 2.0 Related Terms blog del.icio.us Digg Facebook microblogging social bookmarking social networking site social software Twitter UGC Web Web 2.0 YouTube Shopping social media Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Camcorders 0 Store Offers Books 8123 Model Matches Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 1 Model Matches