Hall- Social Media History

  • LinkedIn

    LinkedIn

    This app allowed users to network, improve/advance in their careers and connect employers with possible employees. As this app grew over the past 20 years it is being used all over the world and has helped hundreds of millions of users developing their careers.
  • Myspace

    Myspace

    The invention of Myspace let users connect with each other, post photos and promote their music talents. Since phone apps weren't a thing, this allowed for young adults to express themselves and show off their uniqueness.
  • Flickr

    Flickr

    The invention of Flickr helped introduce posting photos online and showcase their photography to the public. This app launching allowed users to have a new way to communicate and connect with others online.
  • Facebook

    Facebook

    The invention of Facebook drastically changed the way people interact with each other. It allowed people to globally connect with each other, letting users easily maintain their friendships and relationships and even meeting new people.
  • Youtube

    Youtube

    The invention of YouTube changed the social media world as we know it. YouTube created opportunities for aspiring content creators to be found, musicians like Justin Bieber and people expressing their hobbies/creativity. It also allowed users to watch their favorite creators.
  • Reddit

    Reddit

    The creation of reddit mattered because it allowed users to create conversations worldwide, arguing topics and connecting people.
  • The hashtag feature (#)

    The hashtag feature (#)

    The added feature of hashtags became globally popular and created a new type of culture. The new trend became using hashtags on everything from clothes, merchandise, social media posts or when people communicate.
  • Instagram

    Instagram

    Instagram was a huge social media launch, capturing people's life story and showing off each person's aesthetic. Instagram started so many trends and made social media become more photo/image based.
  • Canva

    Canva

    Canva is an amazing tool created for anyone to make and design posters, logos or any type of visual. This graphic design app helps brands create more aesthetically pleasing posts and anyone create any idea they have in their mind.