{"id":3124,"date":"2020-04-26T18:11:39","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T16:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artenio.net\/wp\/2020\/04\/26\/the-7-biggest-social-media-sites-in-2020\/"},"modified":"2020-04-26T18:11:39","modified_gmt":"2020-04-26T16:11:39","slug":"the-7-biggest-social-media-sites-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artenio.net\/wp\/2020\/04\/26\/the-7-biggest-social-media-sites-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Biggest Social Media Sites in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All social media networks are <em>not<\/em> created equally.<\/p>\n<p>While Instagram might be a powerhouse for one brand, it\u2019ll do nothing for another \u2013 and while one business might have tons of engagement on Facebook, another business will gain more traction on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, how do you choose where to invest your time (and potentially ad spend)?<\/p>\n<p>The best move is to have at least a presence on each of the major platforms, and from there, strategically choose which ones to double down on.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re going to take a look at each of the seven major social media platforms in our social media guide: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, and Reddit.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also gain insights into what content succeeds on each platform and get actionable tips to take your own social media marketing to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>Before we dive in, let\u2019s take a look at each of these networks at a glance.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Facebook<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA<\/li>\n<li>Founded: 2004<\/li>\n<li>Active Monthly Users: 2.45 billion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This OG social media network is tried and true, and no matter your industry, there\u2019s a space for you on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the leading industries on Facebook include financial services, ecommerce, retail, gaming, entertainment, media, telecom, technology, consumer goods, and automotive businesses.<\/p>\n<p>While the News Feed increasingly suppresses business posts, there are still ways to bolster engagement without investing in ads.<\/p>\n<p>Consider joining (or creating) groups, using a Facebook Messenger chatbot, or using live video to up your engagement.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Twitter<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Headquarters: San Francisco, CA<\/li>\n<li>Founded: 2006<\/li>\n<li>Active Monthly Users: 330 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fast and sometimes furious, certain businesses really thrive on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>If your business is related to entertainment, sports, politics, or marketing, you stand to earn tremendous engagement on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>On Twitter, brands have an opportunity to craft and hone their voice \u2013 there\u2019s room to be clever and personable in addition to informative and helpful.<\/p>\n<p>Jump into threads, provide value, share your own content as well as others, and join the nonstop conversation.<\/p>\n<h2>3. LinkedIn<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Headquarters: Mountain View, CA<\/li>\n<li>Founded: 2003<\/li>\n<li>Active Monthly Users: 310 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Within its massive network of professionals, you\u2019ll find more than 61 million users in senior positions on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for decision makers who have the power to hire your company, stock your product, or partner with you, LinkedIn is the place to be.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that 44% of LinkedIn users have an income above the national median? Or that more than 50% of Americans with a college degree use LinkedIn?<\/p>\n<p>It might not be the flashiest social media network, but there\u2019s unlimited potential for connecting with an elite group of professionals who can make a difference for your business.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Instagram<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA<\/li>\n<li>Launched: 2010<\/li>\n<li>Active users: 1 billion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instagram is a smorgasbord of eye-catching visuals and inspiring creativity.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a social network where product-based businesses, influencers, and coaches can thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Since introducing shoppable posts in 2018, the potential ROI for product-based businesses is higher than ever \u2013 not only can B2B\u2019s connect with a massive audience, they can link the product information and sales straight from the \u2018gram.<\/p>\n<p>If your target demographic is under 35, Instagram is a gold mine: 63% of users are between the ages of 18 to 34, with virtually even split between male and female users.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Snapchat<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA<\/li>\n<li>Founded: 2011<\/li>\n<li>Active Monthly Users: 360 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your target demographic is young, you definitely want to get in on Snapchat.<\/p>\n<p>The most active users are Snapchat are 13-year-olds, and they\u2019re spending upwards of 30 minutes a day on the app.<\/p>\n<p>Snapchat is a haven for user-generated content, behind-the-scenes videos, exclusive offers, and influencer takeovers.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Pinterest<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Founded: 2010<\/li>\n<li>Headquarters: San Francisco, CA<\/li>\n<li>Active Monthly Users: 322 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of the most popular content on Pinterest includes fashion, food, decor, wedding, workout and DIY-related pins.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, anything with rich visual can thrive on Pinterest.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, 81% of Pinterest users are female \u2013 if you have a predominantly female audience, that\u2019s a compelling reason to invest time in social media marketing on Pinterest.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not to say that men aren\u2019t on Pinterest.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, 40% of new Pinterest signups are male.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Reddit<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Founded: 2005<\/li>\n<li>Headquarters: San Francisco, CA<\/li>\n<li>Active Monthly Users: 430 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reddit heralds itself as \u201cthe front page of the internet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Alexa rankings, Reddit is one of the top 20 most-visited sites.<\/p>\n<p>Reddit has a unique blend of content and community, with more than 150,000 communities dedicated to every topic imaginable.<\/p>\n<p>With so many niches, there\u2019s a place for every brand and business \u2013 it\u2019s a matter of finding the niches where your potential customers are active and diving in.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Our Guide to Social Media Marketing<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve only just scratched the surface. Ready to go much deeper?<\/p>\n<p>Search Engine Journal\u2019s guide, How to Dominate Social Media: A Complete Strategy Guide, will tell you everything you need to know about social media marketing, offering valuable insights, proven strategies, and actionable takeaways that you can start using right now<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Download it here.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re bootstrapping your social media efforts yourself, this guide will help you every step of the way, from creating and optimizing your profiles to driving engagement and creating relationships with customers.<\/p>\n<p>Or, if you\u2019re looking to outsource your social media to an agency or hire someone to work for your brand in-house, you can use this guide to as a resource for knowing what to look for as you interview candidates.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re simply curious about social media marketing and haven\u2019t decided whether you want to invest time and money into it, this guide will showcase exactly why social media matters and give you insights into the significant potential for growth and revenue you can earn through successful social media strategy.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to set goals and objectives on each of these platforms, and what ROI to expect.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also learn how to get more followers and engagement, with tips and tools specific to each network.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we\u2019ll look into the future and dive into emerging social media networks that are on our radar.<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit: Paulo Bobita<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Next ChapterHow to Completely Optimize Your Facebook Page<\/p>\n<p>Category<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/social-media\/biggest-social-media-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All social media networks are not created equally. 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