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Facebook has become a lifestyle for most social media users. When most Americans pick up their phones, the first thing they do is check their Facebook to see what is going on. This social media platform has effortlessly become part of our lives. Facebook has also rendered sharing of information easier, be it information on the politics of the day or your friends’ updates.<\/p>\n

This article will explore reasons why Facebook is such a convenient source of information and why many people rely on it. Are there other platforms where you can connect with people or share your stories? Is there more than what Facebook currently offers? While we will try answering these questions, one thing is certain; no other company has managed to virtually connect as many people as Facebook has.<\/p>\n

Businesses and marketers understand the magnitude of Facebook statistics; so much so that they have begun to restructure their social media marketing strategies accordingly. Today, millions of brands rely on Facebook to connect and engage with people. This is why it’s vital for every business brand and marketer to stay ahead of current Facebook trends if they want to maximize the ROI of their digital marketing strategies.<\/p>\n

<\/span>How Many People Use Facebook?<\/h2>\n

According to Facebook demographics, There were about 2.60 billion active users<\/a> on Facebook every month as of 2020. If that demographic statistic does not blow your mind, 1.73 billion of these users visit the platform on a daily basis. These users are distributed across the company’s products, which include: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. The company struck the 1 billion active users mark back in October 2012, and in 2017, it doubled the number to 2 billion users.<\/p>\n

With Facebook’s massive audience, it is almost impossible for digital marketers to ignore it. What makes Facebook users a great potential audience for your marketing campaign is the fact that a significant majority of them visit the network on a daily basis. Facebook’s motto is therefore fitting, “Bringing the World Closer Together”. In the past 15 years since the launch of Facebook, the company has not only lived by its mantra, but it has also exploded in terms of popularity. The image below shows how many daily users there are by geographical area:<\/p>\n

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(Image Credit: Business Insider<\/a>)<\/p>\n

<\/span>Facebook is the King of Social Media<\/h2>\n

Facebook has retained the title of the unbeaten champion in the world of social media. According to Statista, the platform is the world’s leading social media platform<\/a>, with about 60.6% of all internet users.<\/p>\n

The company has ruled the world of social media since its inception, and there is nothing stopping this giant digital media company. Of course, there are strong competitors such as Twitter and Snapchat, but Facebook will always stand strong among its competitors. It is the platform with the most active user base as people spend hours and days scrolling through their feeds. Facebook has managed to soar to these great heights due to its ability to meet user needs. For most users, Facebook is not just any other social media platform but a way of life.<\/p>\n

The company has met all user expectations and further evolved to meet its users’ needs over the years. This is how Facebook has managed to maintain its title as the market’s leader while other platforms such as Bebo and MySpace launched and closed. Facebook has mastered the art of adapting to the changing needs of its user base.<\/p>\n

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