Social Media (social/cultural)

By kwallace10826

  • Bolt.com

    Bolt.com was started as the first social networking and video website.

  • AOL

    AOL Instant Messenger is released.

  • Friendster

    This social networking and gaming site is launched, which was popular in Asia and the Pacific Islands.

  • Myspace

    Myspace, one of the most popular social networking sites ever was launched.

  • Skype

    This very popular instant messaging and video/voice calling service is launched.

  • Facebook

    The most popular social networking service to-date launches.

  • YouTube

    This video sharing service launches.

  • Twitter

    One of the most popular social networking sites worldwide launches.

  • Pinterest

    A photo sharing website launches. This service allows users to submit images or "pins" then others can "pin" them on personalized boards.

  • Instagram

    A photo/video sharing and social media service launches.

  • Snapchat

    Another photo/video sharing and social media service launches. This time, photos and videos can only be seen for a maximum of 10 seconds before disappearing.