Whether you’ve just started your career (and you’re a bit confused by some of the conversation floating around the office) or you’re busy job hunting, you need to realise that people with a career in social media practically have their own language, and part of the job is knowing the vocabulary.

Luckily, media update’s Christine Beukes is here to help you get a bit more familiar with some of the words you’ll be using on a daily basis.

Ready to learn? Our infographic reveals 10 words you’ll use daily in your social media career:


Are there any words that you think need to be added to the list? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Now that you’re up to date with your social media terminology, it’s time for the next step — crafting posts. Check out our Five rules for writing engaging social media posts to get started.