Topic 5 & 6- Key Platforms

I really don't even business when trying to choose what platform to use as there is soo many out there.
So I guess it comes down to what is popular and what would give your company the best image.
 as listed on socialmediatoday.com under 'The world 21 most important social media sites and apps in 2015'. so when looking at the list below I was thinking how many of these platforms I had hear of and how many I use?
 

1. Twitter.  I have it, but I barely use it

 

2. Facebook.  I have it, and probably use it daily to chat to friends or family

 

3. LinkedIn. I have heard of it but yet to create an account on it, wondering if its worth it? could be handy after uni..

 

4. Xing. I have never hear of this one similar to linkedIn from what I can find

5. Renren.  again I have never hear of this one and as I read on it translates to “everyone’s website,” Renren is China’s largest social platform

6. Google+.  I have and account but barely use it, although my work place is now using it for work purposes

7. Disqus.  another one I have never heard of..

8. LinkedIn Pulse. is a part of LinkedIn

9. Snapchat.   I do have a snapchat account and would easily be my most used app

10. Tumblr.  I have heard of Tumblr, but never really considering opening an account 

11. Pinterest.  I have hear of pinrest but never really understood it, so needless to say I don’t have an account.

12. Twoo.  I have never heard of this platform, This Belgian social network site is geared for the 25 and under crowd all over the world.

13. MyMFB.  Again another one I have never heard of, but it is Created as a Muslim alternative to Facebook

14. YouTube.  I would say I would use youtube about once or twice a week, I do have an account but I can never remember my password.. haha

15. Instagram.  Is another platform I frequently use,

16. Vine.  I do have a vine account but I never post anything I basically use to watch things other people post

17. WhatsApp.  I do not have this app although I do know what it entails.

18. vk.com.  I have never hear of this one, it is promoting itself as Europe’s largest social media site

19. Meetup. Meetup is a perfectly-named platform, because it’s perfect for organizing local groups around specific interests, this is another one I have never heard of.

20. Secret.  Again another one I don’t know, This might be the best social media app most people haven’t tried. The premise is simple: join into a group of friends (or create your own), and then share an anonymous message.

21. Medium.  The last one I have not heard of either, If you’ve ever wished that social engagement could come with an ongoing, up-to-date “how to” manual written by the experts, Medium might be just what you’re looking for.

 

so 6 out of 21 I guess isn't to bad for social media accounts is it?

when looking at choosing what one for you business I get it gets a bit tricky..

I found this picture which gives companies and idea to find their target market.