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Week 2 Part 1

In my opinion, if we look at the most popular social media platforms, like Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook, they are all geared towards personal use. Anyone can create accounts on those networks and post about their lives, follow their friends and family, and stay up to date for their wellbeing. I think Twitter and Snapchat are targeted more towards personal use because businesses don't advertise as much on those two social media feeds. Also because I have numerous friends that use Twitter and only follow their friends and profiles that interest them. They tweet about their lives and different instances that happen daily. I think Snapchat is directed more towards personal use because it is an easy way to stay connected with friends. Everyone adds each other to view their stories of their lives that they display. Although Instagram and Facebook are used for personal use, people also have the opportunity to follow their favorite stores/businesses, role models, and famous p

Group Responses

In my group, I commented on the blogs of Lisa Haas, Robert Mowry, and Brandon Garcia.  Their links are below:  https://csit155-sp19-lisah.blogspot.com/2019/01/first-entry.html https://csit155-sp19-robertm.blogspot.com/2019/01/week-1a-my-blog.html https://csit155-sp19-garciab.blogspot.com/2019/01/csit-155-week-one-blog.html

Reasons Behind the Theme - Week #1

When choosing my template I tried to find one that attracted my eye. Visuals is very important to me because if I see something that I like then I am more interested in it and more drawn to what it has to offer. The template I chose was based off of its color and the design that it offers. I really liked the font as well as the pattern. I believe that if I have a bright, colorful theme then viewers will be more fascinated to visit my blog. Personally, I enjoy visiting blogger's pages if they look trendy and bright. I feel more fascinated to see what they have to offer in their blogs and it shows that they put some work into their page.  A second reason I chose this template is because the palm leaves reminded me of where I live. I live in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Originally I am from Illinois but at age 17, I moved to San Diego with my family. Ever since I can remember, I dreamed of living somewhere close to a beach. My dream came true when my family and I moved. With this te