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Facebook is not only the most popular social media website but statistics have shown that it is also the most visited website in any given day. It is being used by people of all ages and all countries. It has gained popularity for entertainment purposes as well as for boosting a person’s business. But what are the causes that have made Facebook so different and popular? What effects does Facebook’s popularity have on an individual and society?
The most important and effective cause for Facebook’s popularity is that is has no hidden charges. It is completely free of charge and can be used by anyone. The account creation process is very simple which requires only a few basic details. No unnecessary details are asked and there are no long forms to be filled out. However, this easy signing up has led people to make multiple accounts. Even though Facebook has the option to handle multiple pages with a single account, but with multiple Facebook ids, stalkers find it easy to gather vital information.
The basic architecture of Facebook has been built on the idea that anyone can share their pictures and videos with their ‘friends’. With the help of this, the world has become very close. Facebook has helped people find their lost relatives and friends. There is a beautiful potential of meeting new friends. In spite of your busy schedule, you can keep yourself updated on what is happening in your friend’s life. Apart from this there have been thousands of apps and activities that a person can enjoy while browsing through Facebook. You can easily log into your Facebook account and enjoy different activities for several hours. This however has the effect of people procrastinating on their work. Facebook consumes a large amount of a person’s time and leads to other important chores being sidelined. The initial intention of just checking on any new messages leads to the person browsing through friend’s pictures, posting comments and sharing stuff. Facebook has the effect of becoming addictive.
Another cause of Facebook’s popularity is that is now considered to be the focal point of all the internet drama. The way which Facebook users share and comment on videos and pictures is what makes it so popular. People often times post a contradicting or insulting comment or picture which has a viral effect and serves as a magnet for counter comments and arguments. This would not be a cause if people would mind their own business but the human nature is to pry and dig deeper.
Apart from these few causes, there are several other causes of the popularity of Facebook. Being the top social media website, having easy access and a fun filled interface, several activities are just some of the reasons why Facebook is so addictive and popular. Each time a person logs into his account, he has a whole new collection of news feed to go through. There is always something new and exciting.
It has also helped thousands of business gain sales from their promotion on Facebook. By being the most popular site on the internet, businesses have access to millions of potential customers with a single click. All these causes of the popularity of Facebook have led Facebook to become the number one site on the internet.
