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For the first time, people are able to quickly communicate through technology without having to email each other. Instant messaging was a pivotal moment in history. It created a platform where people could communicate quickly and efficiently.
https://mashable.com/2012/10/25/instant-messaging-history/#qIYp5x6IHPqf -
Wikipedia... whether you love it or hate it, it had a lasting effect on the internet. This site was intended to be a website for like-minded people who could share information about vast amounts of topics. Wikipedia is a fast and easy way to find information on essentially every topic imaginable.
https://interestingengineering.com/chronological-history-of-social-media
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Myspace was one of the first social media platforms where you could add friends and personalize your page. Myspace was Youtube before Youtube was invented. A lot of now famous "Youtube" stars got their start on Myspace.
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Facebook, now one of the most popular social media platforms used was created in 2004. Facebook dominated social media as people began to switch from Myspace to Facebook due to the advanced features that Facebook offered on their site, such as: messaging, sharing, liking and several other things. It became the hottest platform to network on.
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YouTube is one of the most trafficked websites. It was created in 2005. There are several reasons one uses YouTube. People share music, informational videos, vlogs, ideas, and tutorials of all kinds on YouTube. Several people have made it into stardom through YouTube. One good example of this is Justin Bieber, who was discovered on YouTube and is now worth millions.
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Probably the most popular social media site amongst young people. Twitter was invented in 2005. Twitter has many features that are attractive to younger people. Short and concise posts, direct messaging, and networking to people all over the world.
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Tumblr introduced a different side of social media. Created in 2007, Tumblr allowed you to post deep images and posts while remaining anonymous. This allowed people to share deeper emotional posts that others could relate to without feeling insecure.
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Instagram, a simpler platform, was created in 2010. instagram introduced the idea of only sharing photos with followers. Very quickly this social media site became extremely popular.
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In 2010 Pinterest was created. A social media app that allowed others to network and share ideas about all kinds of things such as: DIY ideas, food, fashion, and much more. This is a heavily populated app that is relied on by many users across the world.
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2010 was a busy year for social media inventors...Flipboard was also created in 2010. This platform allows you to easily access local and global news!
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Snapchat, the app that is currently how much young people communicate was created in 2011. This app allows you to communicate with friends with photos. The photos will eventually disappear after you open them. They have since added features such as filters that make the app extremely desirable for people everywhere.
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In 2012 the way you dated took a complete 180. With this app you can easily decide in a quick manner who you are intrigued to date by either swiping left or right on people's profiles. You are only able to message people who also "liked" or swiped right on you. This app is a time saver for most people, is easy to use, and changed the social media and dating experience.
http://time.com/4837/tinder-meet-the-guys-who-turned-dating-into-an-addiction/
