Status Update

Social media is all about posting and updating people about what is going on in one’s life. People usually post about their daily routine, things they like and so on in their status online. A Status Update is a post that shares current information, thoughts, or activities with your followers. They can vary in content based on which social media they are posted on.

How to update status on social media –

Instagram –

1. Open the Instagram app on your phone.
2. At the bottom centre of the screen, tap the + (plus) icon.
3. Choose the photo or video you want to share from your gallery or take a new one.
4. Use Instagram’s editing tools to apply filters, adjust brightness, contrast, etc.
5. Post the content as a reel, story, post or IGTV depending on your preference.
6. You can add a caption and Hashtag to your post or reel and text to your story.
7. Tap “Share” at the top right corner to post it to your feed.

Facebook –

1. Open the Facebook app on your device.
2. Click on the “What’s on your mind?” text box at the top of your News Feed or profile page.
3. From here, you can type a status, and add a photo, video, link or feeling/activity.
4. Click “Post” to share your status with your friends.

Twitter –

1. Open the Twitter app on your device.
2. Click the “Tweet” button. On mobile, it’s a blue button with a quill icon at the bottom right; on desktop, it’s at the left sidebar.
3. You can type a tweet, add a photo, video, Link tweet, and poll tweet on your status update.
4. Choose whichever you would like to post.
5. Click on “Tweet” to finally post your status.

LinkedIn –

1. Open the LinkendIn app.
2. Click on the “Start a post” text box at the top of your home page.
3. Through this option, you can write a text, and add a photo, video, article, link, document or poll status.
4. You can go with what you want to post and click “Post” to share the status.

Whatsapp –

1. Open Whatsapp on your phone.
2. Tap on the “Status” tab.
3. Tap on the camera icon.
4. Take a new photo or video, or select one from your gallery. You can also select a GIF from your gallery or use the built-in GIF search.
5. Add text, drawings, stickers, or crop the media.
6. Tap the “Send” button to post your status.

Benefits of status updates on social media –

Personal Reasons	Professional Reasons	Business Reasons
Sharing life events, thoughts, and experiences with friends and family to stay connected and maintain relationships.	Establish your professional identity and showcase your expertise by sharing industry-related content, achievements, and insights.	Increase your brand’s visibility and reach by regularly updating your status with relevant content.
Use social media as a platform to express your opinions, feelings, and creativity.	Connect with colleagues, industry peers, and potential employers or clients by keeping them updated on your professional journey.	Interact with your audience, answer questions, and respond to feedback to build a loyal customer base.
Celebrate and share important life milestones such as birthdays, graduations, engagements, and other achievements.	Highlight your skills and accomplishments to attract job opportunities and professional connections.	Use status updates to gather feedback and insights from your customers to improve your products or services.
Get feedback, support, or advice from your social network on personal matters.	Participate in industry conversations, share your opinions on relevant topics, and stay informed about the latest trends.	Announce new products, services, promotions, and events to attract customers and drive sales.
Create a digital record of your experiences and memories.	Share your learning experiences, certifications, and professional development activities.	Provide valuable content that educates, entertains, or informs your audience to establish your brand as a thought leader.

Other social media terms –

1. Comment
2. Like
3. IG Shopping
4. IGTV
5. IG Stories