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Twitter
Microblogging site, maximum 140 characters, share media, public and private conversations.
Facebook
No character limit, share media, broadcast live, connect with friends publicly or in private, can create/participate in groups, can create pages to engage with fans/followers.
Instagram
Photo and video-sharing platform, users can engage with other people's content.
Snapchat
Messaging and video/image-sharing app.
Tips
Find your community
Decide which accounts will be professional (or personal)
Remember: there is no such thing as privacy on the internet
Create a social media strategy
Where will you post?
What will you post?
How often will you post?
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