ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Social media use by businesses

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen your mom or dad use their phone to go on Facebook or Instagram? Well, businesses also use those websites to talk to their customers and show them what they are selling.

Just like how you might show your friends a picture of your new toy, businesses can show pictures of their products or services on social media for everyone to see. They can also talk to people who have questions or comments about what they are selling.

Sometimes businesses might even give away prizes or coupons on social media to people who follow them or like their posts. It's a way for them to say thank you for being interested in what they do.

But it's important for businesses to be careful on social media too. Just like you wouldn't want to share your personal information with strangers online, businesses shouldn't share anything that might be confidential or secret.

Overall, social media is a way for businesses to talk to their customers and show them what they have to offer. It's like a big online playground where everyone can interact and have fun!