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sixdegrees
Six Degrees was the first social media site. The site lasted four years, and it allowed users to create a profile and friend others as a way to communicate. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
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Live Journal
Social network that allowed that allows a person to keep an online log to be used how they see fit. Commonly used by its users to detail their daily lives, and a release from the stresses of such; much like a more traditional, private journal. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, fromhttps://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
MySpace
A social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. Myspace was the largest social networking site in the world from 2005 to 2009. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
LinkedIn
Social media platform geared to professionals. It enables you to network and to build your professional portfolio, but you can also go out into the world and look for a new job. It is also used by employers and recruiters who are looking for job candidates. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
Facebook
Popular free social networking site that allows users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, and family. Has grown to be one of the most used social media platforms today. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
Youtube
A video sharing website that evolved into the most popular video sharing social media platform. Users can upload their own videos or just watch others videos. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
Twitter
A social networking website, which allows users to publish short messages that are visible to other users. These messages are known as tweets, and can only be 140 characters or less in length. Users connect with friends and family through this app. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
Instagram
A picture-sharing app that allows users to share both pictures and videos to their followers. Hashtags can be used by users to find something specific they might be looking for.McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
Pinterest
An app where ideas are shared through pictures and sometimes websites. Lots of moms use this app for decoration ideas around the house. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
Snapchat
Snapchat is a mobile app and service for sharing photos, videos, and messages with other people. You can also use Snapchat to send quick text messages that disappear once the recipient reads them. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
VIne
Video using app where most users try to be funny in order for their video to be a hit. The app has really died down over the past couple years. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, fromhttps://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
Tinder
Dating app used by many where a swipe right could land you with the girl/boy of your dreams. Users create a profile by uploading pictures and a biography of themselves. McFadden, C. (2018, March 12). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved January 31, 2019, from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media
