Social media resources: Choosing the right social media account

Overview

There are many different social media platforms available, and sometimes many ways to create an account on any one platform, such as Facebook.

This guide explains the advantages and disadvantages of creating accounts on particular spaces, and gives tips and guidance on how to name your social media accounts, and any disclaimers you should add.

Resource details

Publication date

13 April 2015

Resource types

Information guide, Groups and networks resource

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