History of social networking 1

A History of Social Media

By jam219

  • The first form of social media is established

    The first form of social media is established
    Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) are hosted on personal computers and are the first website that establishes a log on and connection with other users

  • First e-mail sent

    First e-mail sent
    In 1971 computer engineer Ray Tomlinson sent an email to himself from one computer to another.

  • ARPANET adopts TCP/IP

    ARPANET adopts TCP/IP
    This is the beginning of the "network of networks" that are to become the Internet. The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network or ARPANET was a U.S. Defense Department funded computer network.

  • Listserv

    Listserv
    Eric Thomas created the concept of an automated mailing list manager called Listserv

  • Internet Relay Chat (IRC)

    Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
    IRC was created by Jarkko Oikarinen as one of the first chat systems. IRC allowed users to exchange text messages over the internet.

  • Sixdegrees.com

    Sixdegrees.com
    Founded by Andrew Weinreich and considered by many to be the first social networking site complete with profiles, friends lists and school affiliations.

  • Friendster

    Friendster
    A Malaysian built platform considered to be the pioneer of Social Media.

  • LinkedIn

    LinkedIn
    A social media platform built for business needs. Now, one of the most popular social media sites in the world.

  • Myspace

    Myspace
    An interactive network of friends, profiles, blogs, etc.

  • YouTube

    YouTube
    An online video steaming service allowing users to watch, share and upload things online.

  • Twitter

    Twitter
    Unique in a way that users only have 140 characters to share your thoughts with followers. Easily allows users to interact with corporations and celebrities.

  • Whatsapp

    Whatsapp
    A platform free of ads that is user friendly. Users can message and talk to others in a secure simple way.

  • Instagram

    Instagram
    A platform that users can share, create and upload photos. Users can also comment and follow others.

  • Snapchat

    Snapchat
    Private messages and photos that disappear after being read. Ingenious for users who want to keep things private.

  • Tik Tok

    Tik Tok
    A platform for editing and sharing videos both personal and musical.

  • Timeline Sources

    Timeline Sources
    interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media
    10.16.2018: A Chronological History of Social Media https://ryannhellis.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/history-globalization-and-social-media/
    11.12.2018: History: Globalization and Social Media (Part 1) https://www.future-marketing.co.uk/the-history-of-social-media/
    10.05.2017: The History of Social Media https://www.britannica.com/topic/ARPANET
    ARPANET
    UNITED STATES DEFENSE PROGRAM