Social Media, taking it back in time

By abj8
  • Desktop Computer

    Desktop Computer

    The first desktop computer system which was available for personal, individual use. "courtesy of Micro Instrumentation Telemetry Systems (MITS). The computer was termed Altair, and retailed for as little as $400." http://www.inventionreaction.com/famous/Computer
  • Usenets

    Usenets

    Created by Tom Truscott and Jim Ellis. The Usernets allowed people to post information to news groups.
  • GEnie

    GEnie

    Created by General Electric subsidary. Based around text and was created to make use of time0shairing mainframes after business hours while offering games, shopping, mail and forums.
  • Instant Messaging

    Instant Messaging

    IRC (Internet Relay Chat), "Father of Instant Messaging" refers to the invention of avatars, abbreviations and emoticons
  • LiveJournal

    LiveJournal

    social network, consisting allowing updated blogs. People were able to follow one another and create groups allowing for communication and interaction.
  • World of Warcraft & MMORPGS

    World of Warcraft & MMORPGS

    Online games which allow for communication and social interaction through forums and community sites.
  • Friendster

    Friendster

    "First, modern social network." Allows people to discover friends and expansion of networks.
  • MYSPACE

    MYSPACE

    Allowed users to completely customize profile. One could also post videos and music. By 2006 it became the most popular social network in the world.
  • LinkedIn

    LinkedIn

    Devoted to business. Allows for the creation of a profile which stands as a resume. Also allows for communication between users.
  • Photobucket

    Photobucket

    Allows users to privately or publicly post photos and create albums on the web.
  • FACEBOOK

    FACEBOOK

    began as Harvard-only social network in 2004 then to other schools, high schools, businesses and finally, everyone. In 2008, it became the most popular social media surpassing myspace and still continues to grow every day.
  • Youtube

    Youtube

    First major site for video sharing and hosting. Can use videos to share on other social media sites.