Websites like Facebook and Twitter have a Create New Account option right on the home page.
Use the same username across multiple sites if they’re available so people can find you easily on different platforms. If you have a common name like John Smith, there’s a chance that the username JohnSmith is already taken. If that’s the case, try adding numbers or symbols to your username, such as John_Smith12. Websites like LinkedIn and Facebook always use your real name when you create an account, though they do give you the option to add a nickname.
Use different passwords for each site you’re on to prevent getting all of your accounts hacked. Try using a password-generating app to make long, unique passwords that are difficult to hack. Never share your password with other people.
On Facebook, click on the box that labeled Create Post and start typing to make a status. If you’re using Twitter, click the Tweet button in the top right corner of your device to write your message. On LinkedIn click the button in the middle of the screen labeled Start a Post to create your status.
On Facebook, click Photo/Video from the top of the page and select the file you want to upload. If you’re using Twitter, click Tweet in the top right corner, and then click the Add Photo or Video option. When you use Instagram, click the bottom center icon to add a new picture or video. If you’re using Snapchat, take a picture using your camera and select My Story when you post it. On Pinterest, click the “+” symbol on the bottom of the screen to upload a picture.
If you’re using social media for a business, try sharing links to your products or the business’s website. Check if your links are factual by using websites like Fact Checker or Snopes before sharing them so you don’t spread any false information. If you’re using a professional social medium like LinkedIn, share links that are relevant to your work industry.
If you’re using a mobile version of the social media, the app can pull your location from your phone’s GPS.
On Facebook, click on a person that you want to connect with and click the Add Friend button. Alternatively, you can follow certain profiles without adding them as a friend. If you’re using Twitter, click the Follow button on their profile. When you’re on Instagram, go to the person’s profile, and tap the Follow button. On Snapchat, you can either scan their Snapcode or find them by username. On WhatsApp, click the New Contact button in the top right corner to add a new phone number. If you’re on Pinterest, go to a person or a Board and click the Follow button. Some users have their profiles private and need to approve your request.
If you’re using Facebook, look at your contacts who are online and click on a person to send them a message. If you’re on Twitter, click the Messages icon on the top of the window to send a direct message to somebody. On Instagram, click the paper airplane icon in the top right corner to access your direct messages. If you’re using WhatsApp, click the Chats section and choose a contact that you want to talk with.
If you’re using Facebook, click the Like button or hover over it to get different options, such as Sad, Angry, and Love reactions. On Twitter or Instagram, click the heart icon underneath the person’s post to like it and use the speech bubble icon to reply to their post. For example, if you see that a friend got married, you can like it and comment “Congratulations!” Don’t leave any rude or inappropriate comments on other people’s content.
On Facebook, look for a Share button underneath the post. On Twitter, click the Retweet icon, which is a rectangle made of two arrows, underneath the Tweet that you want to share. If you’re using Pinterest, click the Save option on the post so it shares on one of your own boards. Some social media sites will let you share posts in a direct message if you don’t want to post it for your whole network to see. Not all posts can be shared depending on the privacy settings the user has.
Hashtags are primarily used on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Look for popular and trending hashtags on the left side of Twitter to join in on popular conversations and topics. Use your hashtags to describe your posts, such as #selfie or #drawing. Try using hashtags for celebrations and holidays, like #SuperBowl or #FourthofJuly. Make hashtags for pop culture subjects, like #GameofThrones or #Avengers.
