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Creation of the Internet
Social media wouldn't be able to exist without the invention of the internet. -
Email
Although email is not a social media platform, the creation of email was one of the first steps in virtual connection. -
Myspace
Myspace was one of the first social media platforms used regularly. -
Facebook
Facebook was created by a few Harvard students because they wanted a way to connect with girls at their university. Now its the largest social media platform. -
Bebo
Standing for "vlog early, blog often", Bebo was introduced in 2005 but didn't have the large user base that Myspace and Facebook incurred. -
YoutTube
YouTube, now owned by Google, is the top video-sharing platform in the world. -
Twitter
Created in 2006, Twitter has become one of the most popular social media outlets. -
tumblr
Tumblr is a blog-style social media platform that users can post all types of digital media. -
iPhone
The creation of the iPhone allowed for developments in social media apps. Media platforms such as Snapchat wouldn't exist without smartphones. -
Instagram
Owned by Facebook, Instagram is one of the most common social media platforms used today. -
Snapchat
Snapchat is a form of social media that allows for photo conversation between two or more people. It also allows you to post a "story" that is available for your friends to see for 24 hours. -
Vine
Vine was bought by Twitter and shut down in 2016.
