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Six Degrees
Six Degrees is the first social networking site born. The site lasted until 2000. It allowed for people to create a website and to friend others. -
LiveJournal
While Six Degrees was used for profiles, LiveJournal began for users to constantly update blogs. -
LinkedIn
Born in 2002 and is used for professional networking. -
Myspace
It started in 2003. By, 2006 Myspace had grown to be the most popular used social network at the time. It allowed for users to have personalized profiles, with music and more. -
Facebook ads
The first launch of Facebook ads. -
YouTube
The first major video hosting and sharing site which was launched in 2005. It was a way for users to upload videos up to 10 minutes long and share them through YouTube or by putting them on other websites (social networks,blogs, etc). -
Facebook Newsfeed
Goes live in 2006. Facebook first start to what users see/hear other than profiles. -
Twitter
Founded in 2006. Twitter serves as a news and social networking service. -
Facebook surpassing Myspace
By 2008 Facebook was the most popular social networking site. It allows for users to post photos, videos and to customize their profile content. -
Instagram
Instagram was first launched in 2010. 77.6 million Instagram users are from the U.S. -
Pinterest Goes Live
In 2010 Pinterest goes live! We can now find anything from recipes to diys! -
Snapchat Launches
In July 2011 Snapchat is launched. We can now send quick pictures and videos to friends, A new form of communication is created!
