Recently, many of them started to mention their own Facebook pages or Twitter accounts whether directly or indirectly. For example, some writers were responding to Facebook comments on their own profiles or official pages. Others add the URL of their official social media accounts to the article.
Well, this is something good but NOT recommended!
YES: Journalists, media professionals, professors and politicians all should have their own WEBSITES not only Facebook pages and Twitter accounts.
I can list 3 reasons for public figures and columnists to have a personal website:
1- Internet = Search Engines (not Social Media):
Source: http://mashable.com/2013/08/15/popular-online-activities/ |