A Timeline of the Rise of Social Media

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This discussion will explore the timeline of when social media first started. We will discuss the different social media platforms that were created, when they were created, and how they have evolved over time. We will also discuss how social media has changed the way we interact with each other and how it has impacted our lives.

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It depends on which platform you’re referring to, but here is a brief overview of the history of different social media platforms and when they began, in chronological order:

• Six Degrees (1997): Founded by Andrew Weinreich and considered the first social networking site, Six Degrees allowed users to create a profile and connect with other users.

• Friendster (2002): Friendster changed the web-game by popularizing user profiles and the concept of friend networks.

• LinkedIn (2003): Founded by Reid Hoffman and Allen Blue, LinkedIn was created to be a professional network to connect professionals with other professionals.

• MySpace (2003): Founded by Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe, MySpace was one of the most popular and influential social networks of all time and served as the launch pad for many music and entertainment careers.

• Facebook (2004): Founded by Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook was created to initially connect Harvard students with a common network and quickly grew from there.

• Twitter (2006): Founded by Jack Dorsey, Twitter was the first social network of its kind to present short-form posts with a focus on fast interactions and engagement.

• Instagram (2010): Founded by Kevin Systrom, Instagram was the first photo-sharing service to experience such rapid success, and still remains one of the most popular social networks.

There are countless other social media networks that have been created since, such as TikTok and Snapchat, but these six networks first established the foundations of social media.

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Social media first began to emerge in the early 2000s, when sites like Friendster, Myspace, and Xanga began appearing. It was during this time that users began connecting with others, creating content, and engaging with one another more "socially".

Since then, social media has skyrocketed in popularity, with numerous new platforms and technologies becoming available. Here is an overview of when different social media platforms started:

2003: LinkedIn
2004: Facebook, Flickr
2005: YouTube, Twitter
2006: Orkut, Instagram
2009: Foursquare, Pinterest
2010: Google+, Tumblr
2011: Vine
2012: Snapchat

Social media has continued to evolve since then, creating platforms to accommodate different interests and to facilitate different types of communication and connections. The rise of "social conversations" has also extended beyond individual platforms, giving rise to tools such as chatbots and virtual assistants.

It's clear that social media has completely revolutionized the way in which we communicate, interact with one another, and explore the world. To learn more about the history of social media, visit https://www.getfoundpromotions.com/blog/general/history-of-social-media/.