Social Media Vocabulary

A set of rules or procedures used by social media platforms to determine the content displayed in a user's feed based on their interests, interactions, and preferences.

A formal or polite demand for something, often used in social media to ask to connect with or follow another user.

The level of interaction, such as likes, comments, shares, and clicks, that a piece of content receives on social media.

To subscribe to updates from another user's profile or account on a social media platform, allowing their posts to appear in one's feed.

A person who deliberately provokes or antagonizes others online by posting inflammatory or offensive comments or messages.

To label or identify someone in a post or photo on a social media platform, often by attaching their username or profile to the content.

To repost or distribute content from one's own profile to others on a social media platform, allowing it to be viewed by a wider audience.

A personal or user-specific page on a social media platform that contains information, posts, photos, and other content shared by the user.

A word or phrase preceded by the '#' symbol, used on social media platforms to categorize or label content and make it easier to find.

A person who has a significant following on social media platforms, often promoting products, services, or causes to their audience.

A short message or update shared by a user on their profile to inform others of their current activities, thoughts, or feelings.

A message or alert sent by a social media platform to inform a user about activity related to their account, such as new likes, comments, or mentions.

The continuously updating stream of content displayed on a user's homepage or profile on a social media platform, consisting of posts, updates, and activities from people and pages they follow or are connected to.

A chronological display of posts, updates, and activities shared by a user or their connections on a social media platform.

Referring to content, such as a post, video, or meme, that spreads rapidly and widely across social media platforms through sharing and engagement.

Referring to topics, hashtags, or content that is currently popular or widely discussed on social media platforms.

A written response or reaction to a post or content shared by another user on a social media platform.

To indicate one's approval or appreciation for a post or content shared by another user on a social media platform.

Controls and options provided by social media platforms that allow users to manage the visibility of their profile, posts, and personal information, as well as regulate who can interact with them.

To publish or share content, such as text, photos, videos, or links, on a social media platform for others to see.

To remove someone from one's list of friends or contacts on a social media platform, typically indicating a cessation of online interaction.