New Social Media Platforms: What’s Next After Facebook?
With more than 1.94 billion active users, Facebook isn't going to disappear anytime soon. But you should still check out 2017's newest social media sites.
Variety is the spice of life, even when you’re online. In 2017, many social media sites are emerging from the shadows, ready to grab your attention. So, if you’re feeling like branching out from Facebook, now is the time to do so. After all, these websites and apps are becoming more specialized, which makes them perfect for filling the gaps in your current online social experience.
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To save you the trouble of Googling, below is a list of the top up and coming social media platforms. These websites are perfect for sharing with friends and family, so you can keep the entire gang updated on your life, interests, and other passions.
Swarm by Foursquare
When Foursquare split its existing platform in two, it gave rise to Swarm. Swarm is purely a check-in app with a social slant. You can tag your location, see where your friends are, and invite them to join you later on. It’s the ideal app for social butterflies and party people.
Panda 5
If you’re a news buff, Panda 5 is the app for you. Using your Twitter feed, this app helps to curate websites and accounts that you might enjoy. It’s a community-driven application, fuelled by the current trends in news. You can browse multiple websites at once, check out what’s trending, and personalize your content curation for your own enjoyment and sharing posts.
Shots
This app rose to popularity at the end of 2016. Shots is essentially a more relaxed version of Instagram. The app encourages users to take selfies, film VHS-style videos, and even video chat with a friend. Why is Shots so chill? Because comments and likes aren’t featured. That way, users can feel free to post whatever content they want with no fear of judgment or unkind feedback!
Yotpo
For all artists, small business owners, and public figures, Yotpo is the ideal app. This social media app allows you to curate Instagram photos so they all appear on your official website. Yotpo follows the logic that satisfied customers and enthusiastic fans are key to successful visual marketing. The only downside? Yotpo isn’t free and comes with a price tag of $299 after the demo ends.