social networking websites
(1)Is it called social networking websites or social websites? Like Facebook.
(2)Is it called social networking apps or social apps? Like snapchat.
(3)In written English and spoken English, can I just use sites to replace websites?

Thank you!

Question

social networking websites
(1)Is it called social networking websites or social websites? Like Facebook.
(2)Is it called social networking apps or social apps? Like snapchat.
(3)In written English  and spoken English, can I just use sites to replace websites?

Thank you!

Answer

Hello Robin,

1) Social websites 
2) Social apps
3) Both can be used interchangeably. It is ok to use sites instead of websites.

Note: You could also use Social Media in order to refer to social Apps and social Websites.

Good luck with your studying !