Chapter 23. Exploring Twitter, LinkedIn, and Other Social Networks

Facebook wasn’t the first social network, and it won’t be the last. There are lots of other social media out there competing for your attention, and you might be tempted to use one or more of them—either in place of or in addition to Facebook.

What other social networks exist today—and how do they compare to Facebook? Read on to learn the answers to these and other weighty questions.

Examining Other Social Networks

With 750 million users, Facebook is the king of social networks. But it’s not the only social network in use today; there are some strong competitors that you might want to check out.

Why might you want to branch out beyond Facebook—or even leave Facebook for another ...

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