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In a short period of time, social media has progressed from direct electronic information sharing to virtual reality, from social bonding to a trading platform. It has risen to prominence as the preferred platform for marketers, small entrepreneurs, artists, and other professionals.
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In 2002, Friendster was launched. This Malaysian-built platform, which is now defunct, was originally intended to serve as a social networking service. It was used for typical tasks, but also as a dating site and a tool for discovering events, bands, and hobbies. In 2011, it pioneered social gaming. Friendster ceased operations in 2015 due to low member involvement and "the altering terrain in our hard industry." Friendster was the first social media app I used. It was fun until it lasted. -
Another significant milestone in the history of social media platforms and websites was the establishment of LastFM. LastFM launched in 2002. It was one of the pioneers of online music databases and internet radio streaming, both of which have become commonplace in the modern era. This social media platform seems nice because of its internet radio streaming. Personally, I haven't tried out this platform up to this date. -
In 2003, Photobucket and Flickr, as well as other photo-sharing services, made photo-sharing mainstream. In the same year that the original Second Life went live, there was a SecondLife launch. MMORPGs, as we know them now, have their roots in games like this. When Del.icio.us was founded in 2003, it was also the year of the Internet's first social bookmarking service. As a student, I use these kinds of sites such as Flickr in viewing photos and using them in my school works. This helped a lot. -
LinkedIn was founded in 2003. Anyone who utilizes it immediately recognizes its unique selling feature. Its commitment to social media for business has allowed it to steadily expand into one of the world's most popular social media platforms. Upon reading its descriptions and some reviews about it, I personally think that it is purely to link the world's professionals in order to increase their productivity and success. It is successful in its own field. -
WordPress was also established in 2003, allowing nearly anyone to blog. It now powers a large number of websites. WordPress has helped a lot of people to create and host their websites with its engine. I tried out WordPress once and it seemed decent and is professional-looking. -
Additionally, MySpace was launched in 2003, soon becoming "the" social media platform at the time. It allowed users to totally personalize their profiles but also had music and video embedding capabilities. A watershed moment in social media history, and somewhat revolutionary at the time. I experienced using MySpace and it's almost the same as Friendster. We are really not sure of everything since MySpace being a big hit back then came on it's downfall. -
Numerous additional services were launched in 2004, including the first Harvard dorm-based version of Facebook. Also introduced were Care2, Multiply, Ning, Orkut, Mixi, Piczo, and Hyves. Who thought that a bunch of Harvard students who created an app that launched the "pre-FaceBook" version of Facebook would be billionaires? Mark Zuckerberg's friends just trusted him on the process and look where they are now. -
YouTube debuted in 2005, ushering forth a whole new era of communication. The ability to create and share media over extremely great distances was such a game-changer that it has grown into a behemoth in the intervening years. Additionally, this year saw the birth of Yahoo!360, Bebo, and the "powerful" Reddit. Social media platforms began to establish a foothold. YouTube and Reddit are two of the apps I use a lot since it's entertaining plus it has useful information you can use in life. -
Facebook was founded in 2006. It continues to be one of the most widely used social networking platforms on the internet, and by extension, the entire world. Since 2006, Facebook has grown at a breakneck pace, and it is currently one of the most frequented websites on the internet. Facebook helped a lot of people including me see friends, relatives, and acquaintances statuses and allows me to keep up with them without being with them personally. -
Twitter, which debuted in 2006, has similarly developed a near-cult-like following since its inception. Its capacity to connect users directly with celebrities was previously unheard of. Twitter is where people open up their thoughts and problems which helped a lot of people release whatever they want to say and not keep it to themselves. I don't post my thoughts on Twitter but I usually read other people's tweets and talk to them sometimes whenever the tweet seems like they are down. -
In 2007, Tumblr and FriendFeed joined the fray. With its microblogging and social networking elements, Tumblr has increased in popularity, particularly among teenagers and those who prey on them. It now has almost 350 million blogs alone. Tumblr has helped a lot of bloggers to post their blogs freely and make their blogs public. Lots of bloggers had been known just by posting on Tumblr which is a good job for the platform. -
In 2008, Spotify, Ping, Groupon, and Kontain launched, further establishing niches within the burgeoning social economy. Spotify has proven to be a tremendous resource for many individuals, as it has millions of music that can be accessed at any time of day. I listen to Spotify every day and I use it every time like driving, when I want to relax, and etc. -
With the advent of Foursquare in 2009, location-based social media began to gain traction. I haven't tried out this app yet but I think it's similar to Snapchat since you can see other people near you thru your map and allows you to socialize with others. -
Instagram, launched in 2010, was another significant social media platform advancement. Instagram, a photo and video-sharing website created in the US, is now one of the world's most popular.
It is available on almost all smart devices. In the early days, users could edit uploaded content within the app and arrange it using tags and other geographical information. Instagram allows people to share their days with others. I usually post a story on IG and view others' stories and posts. -
Google launched Google+ as a full-fledged social networking tool in 2011. Users could organize their contacts into "circles" and communicate via video "hangouts." It was recently phased out. According to The Verge, it seemed that it was a security liability for Google and it had low usage. I heard the app once and I can't remember if I had the chance to use it before it was phased out. -
WeChat made its debut in 2011. It began as a Chinese foray into the social media market and has since grown to become one of the world's most popular social media applications. According to some estimates, WeChat has more than a billion monthly active users. WeChat, dubbed the "app for everything" by some, is a one-stop-shop for everything social media. WeChat which is a "messenger-type" app had been popular in other countries. I have tried it once, it's a free app which you can call or chat. -
With the 'speciation' of social media since the 2000s, a way to combine their unique qualities became urgently required. Pheed took advantage of this. Text, photo, audio, voice notes, and video can all be shared in Pheed. Another platform's strategy. It was also fueling a desire for instantaneous information and updates. Vine was born in 2012 as a result. As we can see, year by year the platforms made become chat-call services with entertainment in them. It makes platforms interesting.
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Google Hangouts is a Google-developed cross-platform instant chat service. Initially a Google+ function, Hangouts became a stand-alone product in 2013, when Google began combining features from Google+ Messenger and Google Talk into Hangouts. It's nice for Google to come up with a solution to the problem they had with Google+ and make a better version which is Google Hangouts.
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Musical.ly was a Chinese social media platform located in Shanghai with a US office in Santa Monica, California. Users could produce and share short lip-sync movies on the network. The initial prototype was unveiled in April 2014, followed by the official debut in August of the same year. This app was very popular back then. It was like TikTok which makes the viewers entertained by the posts made by other users. I used this app back then whenever I was bored. -
Periscope was a live video streaming application developed by Kayvon Beykpour and Joe Bernstein for Android and iOS that was bought by Twitter before its introduction in 2015. I find it clever for the creators of this app since it allows others to experience other things they haven't done yet just by video streaming. It was usually used to show the atmosphere in a match or let others experience walking down the streets of New York City.
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Triller is a music video app that enables users to select a song excerpt and produce a video to accompany it. It was billed as an app that democratizes the music video creation process by allowing users to produce their own high-quality music videos to share elsewhere. This app is very similar to TikTok. What's nice about Triller is a lot of songs are available in the app. Even underground artists can place their songs there and might be the big break for them. -
Discord, a famous group-chatting program, was originally created to provide a space for gamers to form communities and communicate. However, since its inception in 2015, it has grown to incorporate communities from across the internet, from writers to artists to K-Pop stans. It has grown in popularity as more people work, play games, and socialize online during the pandemic. This app is very useful especially when playing online games. It lets you talk with friends while playing games. -
Social networks implemented live video as a feature. It became a business in 2016. Facebook began compensating media businesses and celebrities for live streaming content and putting advertisements within some broadcasts. Twitter inked arrangements with the NFL, CBS, Bloomberg, and etc. to stream ad-supported and live television programming on its platform. Live videos not only helped fans see their idols but helped streamers get money from it. I watch other celebs or streamers in my free time. -
TikTok is a popular social media app that allows users to create, watch, and share 15-second videos shot on cell phones. With its personalized feeds of quirky short videos set to music and sound effects, the app is notable for its addictive quality and high levels of engagement. TikTok was released in 2017 for iOS and Android in the majority of markets outside of mainland China. This app is the app I use often since it always keeps me entertained with its videos. I usually have a laugh with it. -
Parler is an American microblogging and social networking service. Launched in August 2018, Parler markets itself as a free speech-focused and unbiased alternative to mainstream social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. I haven't tried out this social media platform since it's kind of new. It is more on the news side of social media. -
FaceCast is a well-known international video social network that features global and local live streaming, creative short videos, and one-on-one video chat. The application Facecast officially upgraded its name to FaceCast on July 15, 2019, when the APP launched a new 2.0.0 version I have seen this app on YouTube and it helps people socialize with others plus it has an entertainment side because of the short videos in it.
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Originally dubbed Talkshow and intended for podcasts, the app was rebranded as "Clubhouse" and published officially for the iOS operating system in March 2020. It is an iOS and Android social audio application that enables users to speak in audio chat rooms capable of hosting thousands of people. I would try this app sometime since I listen to podcasts. It looks decent like Spotify podcasts.
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