Is Social Media a job or is it like teenage sex?

I read a fantastic article today and wanted to share this with you. It’s no secret that social media has been blasting off like a kid on candy. Twitter and Facebook only scratch the surface of social media’s growth. Three years ago, the term barely existed.

Today, social media encompasses social networks, mobile platforms, information sharing, online video, and far more. There are now thousands of professionals and companies that are deeply involved in the social media sphere. Some even make a living doing Social Media.

Then we have people like me who use social media to help companies market themselves better and smarter to boost online revenues. If you are web marketer and earning a living online - you need to know what social media is but more importantly you need to know how to use Social Media to boost traffic and revenues for yourself but also for clients. Don't just talk the talk. You need to walk the talk.

How far has social media really grown? Are there enough people and businesses in social media for it to be labeled its own industry?

Today, I ask you a similar question:

Is social media now an industry? Or is it like Teen Sex - Everyone wants to do it. Nobody knows how. When it's finally done there is surprise it's not better.

I leave the answer up to you.