distance phone calls. Probably the best social media platform for this purpose is Facebook. This particular site combines statuses, photos, video and more, being the optimal site for sharing your life with others.
For those looking to get to know people — maybe you have moved to a new town — Twitter offers more of an opportunity to network and get to know people. There are Twitter meet-ups all over and there are most likely a few in your town. This is a great way to meet people in a casual environment. Twitter also utilizes hashtags, so you can see what other people are talking about. Look up the hashtag for your city, and you will be connected with people talking about it or sharing information about the place you reside.