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The Talkomatic
The Talkomatic, a multi-user chatroom where people could connect and talk to other people via text on the internet is launched at The University of Illinois -
Bolt
Bolt was created, the first networking and video website, where business people could expand their network, as well as have not only texting sessions, but could also see the other users via video -
AOL IM
AOL instant messenger was released. Similar to the Talkomatic, but it was available to more people. Users can talk instantly with people would wide with the click of a mouse. -
Open Diary
Open Diary is the first blogging website, where people can follow bloggers who post about any number of things. This is the first site that people can post something and only allow friends to see it and allow comments on their posts. -
IM Expands
More messenger sites like Yahoo Messenger and MSN Messenger emerged to expand the opportunity for people to communicate with people across the globe -
LinkedIn
LinkedIn, the first business-oriented social media site launches -
Myspace & Skype
Myspace and Skype launch. Myspace was the first major social media platform, Skype was a very popular instant messaging and video/voice calling service that allowed people to speak “face to face” instantly over the internet. -
Facebook
Facebook, which is now the most popular social networking site to date, launces. -
Youtube
YouTube, a video sharing website launches -
Pintrest
Pinterest, a site strictly for photo sharing was launched. As well as Instagram which allows users to share pictures and videos instantly with friends. -
Snapchat
Snapchat launches, a photo/video sharing and social media service. -
Tinder
Tinder, an increasingly popular dating app launches -
Vine
Vine launches, which allows users to record, upload, and share 6-second videos instantly -
Yahoo Messenger Shutdown
Yahoo Messenger shuts down due to the lack of customers using their site