-
sixdegrees.com was released
First social media site ever.
In 2001, it was shutdown. -
Google was founded
Have a question? Just ask google -
Windows Messenger was released
Included in WindowsXP -
Skype and MySpace were released
Talk face to face with Skype.
Myspace, a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. -
Facebook was released
In 2005, Facebook launched Photos feature
In 2006, Facebook launched it's News Feed -
Youtube was released
In 2006, Google bought Youtube for $1.65 Billion. -
Twitter was launched
It was first popular in Brazil and India.
Now birds aren't the only ones who "tweet" -
-
Tumblr was released
A place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people. -
Pintrest launched
Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try -
Instagram was launched
Post them selfies!
In 2013, Instagram launched video sharing -
Snapchat was released
In 2012, Snapchat launched video sharing.
In 2014, Snapchat launched collaborative events -
Microsoft bought Skype
They bought Skype for $8.5 Billion -
Google+ started
Discover Amazing things and Connect with Passionate People -
Myspace was sold
Sold to specific Media for $35 Million
In 2013, Myspace relaunches with a redesigned website and Mobile App.
In 2016, Time inc. buys Myspace -
Twitch started
In 2014, Amazon buys Twitch for $970 Million -
Twitter was redesigned
Easier for new users, added Home Tab, Connect and Discover, and the Twitter Timeline -
Facebook goes public
Accept my friend request?
A shared price of 38 a piece valuing the company at $104 Billion -
Tinder Started
Swipe Right...or maybe Left -
Facebook buys Instagram
Bought for $1 Billion for cash and stock. -
Vine started
Why do the good die young?
Vine shuts down in 2016. -
Twitter buys Vine
Bought for $30 Million. -
Google hangouts started
Look for the green dot -
Periscope Started
Bought by Twitter in 2015 -
Microsoft buys Linkedin
Bought for $26.2 Billion -
Most watched video of 2017 "Despacito"