What's Threading?

Social media has been around for a while now. The first social media platform to ever exist was Sixdegree.com in 1997. Since then, many social media platforms have been birthed despite the various arguments raised overtime against the use of social media. This is likely because, despite the cons, social media has been a handy tool, especially in communication and brand marketing.

On July 5th, 2023, Meta unveiled their new social media platform, Thread, a social media app that allows users to create and join long-form discussions on various topics, just like on Reddit or Quora.

The app, which is similar to Twitter, was unveiled as part of Meta’s vision to create a more meaningful and engaging online community, in contrast to the short and superficial interactions that dominate other platforms.

You are probably wondering, by now, “another social media platform? What’s so different about Threads, and why should I be on it?” Well, here are some fantastic features of Thread that make it stand out. Read more.