1. Social Media helps people stay connected instantly around the world.

There are so many people utilizing social media, that it has nearly the same population as the real population on earth! The vast majority of the population on earth that has the internet engages in some sort of social media interaction. The words you use on social media websites can travel across a continent in the blink of a click.


2. Billions beyond billions of Social Media content are shared on Facebook each month.

The Social Media Network Facebook is all about sharing and connecting. Users of Facebook share over 25 billion pieces of content a month. Whether it's pictures, comments, or links to other sites, Facebook users are sharing information at a rapid pace. By putting yourself on Facebook, you inevitably take part in this multi-billion content exchange.


3. Social Media in Blog Form are read by 77% of all Internet users

No more than a little over a decade ago, the norm of distributing news and info was through physical printed newspapers, TV, magazines and so on. Today it seems like the main source of information for people is the Internet. Social Media, in the form of Blogs are read by 77% of all Internet users. With such a high percentage, blogging is really a powerful medium for reaching the public.


4. 90% of all Internet users know at least one Social Media Network

Social Media is rapidly becoming associated with the Internet. 90% of all Internet people understand at least one Social Media Network, which means that creating a presence on say, Facebook makes you potentially obvious to all those users. Spreading your message to the masses has never been easier than with Social Media Networks.


5. 80% of all businesses think about the Social Media System "Linkedin" when hiring.

Social Media Networks can also be valuable for your career. Professional Social Networks like "Linkedin.com" offer a place to showcase your resume, professional connections and job recommendations. Today 80% of all companies consider "Linkedin" profiles when they are hiring. This means having a presence on Linkedin can help improve your chances of getting a job.