Pinterest is now a more powerful tool for engagement, and social media channels together are a force for ranking goods, though search is still the most used channel for research leading to purchase. Social media by the numbers reveals over 1 billion Facebook active users, 200 million Twitter users, and 135 million active Google+ users, demonstrating the widespread influence of online sharing and recommendations. Different types of social media sharers exist, from venters seeking support to influencers aiming to impact others.