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History of Social Media
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Google
Google is the top search engine in the world. Over time Google has created additional hardware, software, advertising etc. https://www.scoopwhoop.com/google-facts/#.1al5iikg8 -
Napster
Napster is the name given to three music-focused online services. It was founded as a pioneering peer-to-peer file sharing Internet service that emphasized sharing digital audio files, typically audio songs, encoded in MP3 format https://help.napster.com/hc/en-us/articles/213269137-What-is-Napster- -
Verizon Wireless
Verizon is one of the top phone companies. They have some of the best coverage around and they sell just about every popular phone brand. http://www.verizon.com/about/our-company/history-and-timeline -
Skype
Skype was one of the first sites that allowed you to video chat with your friends. It has been replaced by face timing and google hang out but some businesses use Snapchat more now for group meetings etc. https://www.skype.com/en/about/ -
MySpace
MySpace was the top social media platform before Facebook was created. Users were able to create their own "home pages" complete with music of their choice and moving backgrounds. This was the first major platform for social media. -
Facebook
Facebook took over Myspace pretty quickly. Users liked how much simpler Facebook was and of course the different features it had. Facebook became popular because of the different "groups" you could have on their which was great for educational purposes (such as this class) Facebook has almost 2 billion users! -
YouTube
YouTube was the first major site that allowed you to upload videos publicly. It has been a popular spot for streaming, bloggers (youtubers) and musicians. Every minute over 100 hours of videos are upoaded to YouTube! -
Twitter
Twitter is an online news and social networking service where users post and interact with messages, known as "tweets." https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/272803 -
Instagram
Instagram is a newsfeed of images and videos. This app has changed a lot over the years as well. Users can upload photos and videos only and members can "like" or "comment" on the upload. Recently you can promote your pics for businesses and send direct messages as well. -
Snapchat
Snapchat allows you to send quick images to friends and they only last a certain amount of time before being deleted. This app has changed a lot over the past 7 years- but only for the better. Over 1 billion snapchats are sent everyday! -
Vine
Vine was an app that allowed you to share 7-second videos publicly. It was a huge hit until 2017 when Instagram started allowing videos to be uploaded- which led to Vine being shut down. Rumors say Vine 2 is being discussed! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4128988/The-end-Vine-app-officially-shuts-down.html -
Apple Music
Apple music allows users to pay a monthly fee that lets you search basically any song and create your own playlists. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2015/06/08Introducing-Apple-Music-All-The-Ways-You-Love-Music-All-in-One-Place-/
