Though
social media is already very advanced today, in the future it will definitely
increase. With today's technology we are able to talk to each face to face
without being in the same room. For example with Skype and FaceTime people can
have discussions easily while face to face. Twitter is already becoming more
advanced as people are able to post videos along with their Twitter posts.
There is a new website called Keek.com (which you can connect with trough
Twitter and Facebook), where people record quick videos discussing topics,
stating their opinions or just making a video strictly for entertainment
purposes. Many celebrities are also following this trend. Video and face to face interaction via
technology will definitely make an enhancement in the near future, as we can
see it already happening. This is one of the exciting things happening within
social media which I think will keep it active and interesting. I believe bringing new ideas into social
media will keep it running for years to come. As social media is already very
popular, seeing new things will keep the excitement. There is a lot to expect with the future of social media. In the future,
I would like to see more videos and face to face interaction. Also, I believe smart phones will remain active.
Currently
there is also the decrease interest in some social media. When Facebook first
arrived on the scene in 2004, it remained the most popular social media site for years.
A recent survey was conducted stating 61% of Facebook users have taken a break
from Facebook. 20% stated they once have used Facebook but no longer care to
use it. 34% of current Facebook users say the time that they spent on the site
has decreased over the past year, and only 3% say they will spend more time on
the site in the coming year. Meanwhile, 27% say they will spend less time.
Among the top reasons cited for decreased time
spent on Facebook are: it’s a waste of time; bored with it; content is not
relevant; and just didn't like it.[1]
Overall, the technology with
social media is gradually increasing and it is exciting to see what the future
has in store.
[1] R.Singh-Pew Research
Centre (2013, March 12). The Last Social
Network: The Future of Social Media. Retrieved April14 2013 from, http://www.ere.net/2013/03/12/the-last-social-network-the-future-of-social-media/
