A photo or other visual image that represents a person online.

An online conversation. Can also be used to describe a Twitter event where people gather at a specified time.

Groups of people interacting on Google+.

A LinkedIn term to describe a person in your network.

An iPad and iPhone app that creates a magazine-like summary of your social feeds. A great tool for travel agents to find links to share via other social media platforms.

A social tool that helps users keep up with where friends are, discover what's nearby, save money and unlock deals.

A Google+ tool that enables video chat with up to nine people.

On Twitter, the # symbol, called a hashtag, is used to mark keywords or topics in a tweet. It was created organically by Twitter users as a way to categorize messages.

A social media dashboard that enables users to manage multiple social networks, post messages and schedule updates. Great for groups or individuals who work on teams to promote a travel agency.

A person who can sway another.