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The Launch of Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia open to the public that anyone and can edit. It is the largest and most popular reference to information on the internet. -
Linkedin
Linkedin is a business related social media site that connects individuals to businesses. It Is used as a way to connect professionally with others. -
Youtube
A video sharing website is introduced for the first time. Youtube allows people to make, post, and share videos with others. It works as a way to view videos on a wide range of topics.
example: music videos, news, how to do videos, etc. -
Myspace takes over social media
Myspace opened the door for interactions and sharing personal information with other follows. -
Twitter begins
A website for blogging and social networking. Twitter is still a popular tool for communication with people, friends, organizations and celebrities. It allows 140 characters per tweet and is a way of expressing thoughts or ideas. -
Apple releases the iPhone in the U.S.
iPhone users could access social media sites and Apps on their phones. Iphones became a tool for many with being able to serve multiple purposes. -
The Apple App Store via iTunes.
This led to less iPods being bought and more people using their phones for multi purposes. With having apps for many different purposes, it created less need for more products. -
Twitter makes an impact on Presidential Election
Twitter had never been a part of any campaign before the 2008 election of Barack Obama. During this campaign millions took to twitter to express their views and opinions. -
Twitter servers crash after Micheal Jackson dies.
Users were sending 100,000 tweets perl hour for the death of Micheal Jackson. -
Googles takes over youtube
Google bought all the rights to Youtube. Another purchase that shows the influence Apple products have made with social media. -
First major terrorist attack in social media age.
Social media became a major source of information from the attack during the Boston Marathon bombing. -
Trump uses twitter as major source during 2016 election.
President Donald Trump uses twitter to address issues/ ideas during campaign. -
