The Evolution of Social media

Six Degrees

1997

Six Degrees was the first recognised social media platform, it was invented in 1997, This platform enabled users to upload profile pictures, and make friends with other users.

Friendster

2002

Friendster emerged in 2002, this Malaysian-built platform, now shut down was initially used as a social networking service website. It was used for all the usual things, but also as a dating site and a type of hobby discovery service. It introduced social gaming in 2011 seeing one of a kind progressive decision for the company and social media as a whole. Friendster closed its doors in 2015 after a lack of engagement from its members.

LastFM

2002

Another important step in the history of social media platforms and social media sites was the emergence of LastFM. LastFM made its debut in 2002. It was one of the first online music databases and online radio streaming that have become the norm today.

MySpace

2003

2003 also saw the launch of MySpace, which quickly became "the social media platform at the time. It allowed users to completely customize their profile, but also to could embed music and videos. An important moment in the history of social media and pretty revolutionary at the time.

LinkedIn

2003

2003 saw the emergence of LinkedIn. Its unique selling point is obvious to anyone who uses it. Its devotion to social media for business has enabled its steady growth into one of the most popular social media sites in the world.

Facebook

2004

Facebook is a website that allows users, who sign-up for free profiles, to connect with friends, work colleagues, or people they don't know, online. It allows users to share pictures, music, videos, and articles, as well as their own thoughts and opinions with however many people they like.

YouTube

2005

YouTube first emerged in 2005 displaying a whole new way to communicate. The ability to create and share video and other forms of media over long distances was a game change to the present social media stage.

Twitter

2006

Twitter grew in a difficult presence its way to easily interact with celebrities and their doings was its main selling point and the reason for its instigated popularity. Later transforming into a more video and opinion sharing platform

Instagram

2010

Yet another important step in the evolution of social media platforms was the launch of Instagram in 2010, A US-based photo and video sharing platform that took the world by storm. Instagram today is one of the biggest social media sites in the world amassing billions of users worldwide.

TikTok

2016

TikTok´s launch in 2016 was the berth of one of the most popular social media sites for young people in this present world. Its different interpretation to content viewing displayed videos ranging from 10-30 seconds long allowing viewers to indulge in a care free easy experience