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The first social media site launches. You could create profile pages, create connections, and send messages. -
Aol launched it's instant messenger and changed the game of email. -
In 2003, Skype launches it's instant messaging and video call services. -
Myspace launches where people can create their own profiles and connect with their friends. -
Facebook launches and changes the face of social media. -
In 2005, Youtube was created and allowed people to create and upload videos to the platform and stream content from other creators. -
In 2006, Twitter finally took flight and has developed into one of the most used social media platforms today. -
In 2007, Youtube introduced it's partnership program where it allowed it's creators to receive payments for having advertisements on their videos. -
Also in 2007, Tumblr launched. Tumblr is a popular microblogging and social networking website similar to Twitter. -
In 2007, the hashtag arrives and helps raise awareness to certain political issues. -
In 2009, games such as Farmville linked to Facebook and you could invite people to play the game. The addictive social game eventually made TIME magazine’s list of the world’s worst inventions. -
In 2009, Grindr launches allowing gay and bi men to connect virtually. -
In 2010, Pinterest launches. Pinterest is a visual discovery engine for finding ideas such as hair inspiration, home decor, recipes and so much more. You can create boards and pin certain posts that interest you. -
The photo/video sharing platform launches in 2010 and allows people to connect and share posts. -
Also in 2010, the question and answer platform, Quora, launches. -
In 2011, Snapchat rebranded and created a new platform that allows the send and receiving of photos and videos that disappear in a matter of seconds. -
In 2012, Tinder, a popular dating app launches and changes the face of online dating by swiping left and right on people you find attractive. -
In 2012, Facebook celebrated one billion users! The app has since gained more than 2.9 billion users. -
In 2013, Vine, a video sharing service. launches and became widely used. -
Musically launches in 2014. Musically was a lip-sycing app that gained a lot of traffic. -
In 2016, Instagram introduces stories to the platform where you can post photos or videos that stay for 24 hours only. -
TikTok launches in 2017 is similar to platforms Vine and Musically. -
In 2018, Musically shuts down and many migrate over to TikTok, -
In 2018, Instagram launches IGTV and it allows for it's user to post longer videos. -
Zoom launches in 2011, but it wasn't until the pandemic in 2020 where people used the platform to video call, host conference calls, or hold classes virtually. -
In 2021, TikTok was the most downloaded app due to the pandemic as people were looking for things to do!