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Named after the 'six degrees of separation' theory, Six Degrees is considered the first social media platform that allowed users to create a profile and befriend people.
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Friendster allowed users to share content and media with other users
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The largest social media network from 2005-2009, Myspace is a social media sit that offers personal profiles, blogs, photos, groups, music and videos.
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LinkedIn is for social media users that are interested in a more professional platform. LinkedIn allows users to look for new opportunities to grow their careers and to connect with other professionals.
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Created by Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook was originally based out of Harvard University. In 2006, Facebook opened to anyone and grew vastly, becoming the most popular social media website.
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In 2005, a new form of social media was designed that allowed users to upload and share videos. Youtube now has 1 billion active users each month.
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Most famously known for the 'hashtag', Twitter is a social media network that allows users to follow each other and post short updates of their thoughts. Twitter now has 335 million monthly active users.
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Instagram launched in 2010 and allowed people to upload, edit, and share photos with other users. Instagram now has an estimated 400 million active daily users.
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Snapchat is a mobile messaging application used to share photos, videos, text, and illustrations.
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Tinder is one of the world's most popular dating apps. The app uses your location services to access the potential matches around you.
