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The first social media site, SixDegrees, was created. This website allowed people to make a profile, add friends, and connect with others online. It was very simple compared to social media today, but it was a new and important idea. Thanks to SixDegrees, people started to share parts of their lives on the internet, and this was the beginning of modern social media.
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A new social media site called Friendster was created. It became popular because people could make a profile, add friends, and meet new people online. Many young people liked using it to share who they were and connect with others. Friendster was important because it showed that social media could be a fun way to make friends and build online communities
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Facebook was created by Mark Zuckerberg and a group of students from Harvard University. At first, the website was only for university students, but it became popular very fast. Soon, people from many countries started using it. Facebook let users share photos, write posts, and connect with friends online. It became one of the most famous social media platforms in the world and changed how people communicate on the internet. -
YouTube was created by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, who were former PayPal employees. The website allowed people to upload and watch videos easily. It quickly became popular because anyone could share their own content, like music, vlogs, and funny clips. YouTube changed the internet by making video sharing simple and helping people from all around the world discover new ideas, creators, and trends
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Twitter was created by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams. Twitter was different from other social media because users could only write short messages, called tweets. People used it to share quick thoughts, news, and updates. It became popular very fast, especially during important events, because information could travel quickly around the world. Twitter helped social media become a place for real-time communication.
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WhatsApp was created by Jan Koum and Brian Acton, who had previously worked at Yahoo. WhatsApp started as a simple app to send messages, but it quickly became very popular because it was fast, easy to use, and free. People could chat with friends and family, send photos, and later even make voice calls. WhatsApp changed the way we communicate every day and made messaging easier all around the world. -
Instagram was created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. It started as an app where people could share photos with simple filters to make them look nicer. Instagram became very popular because users loved posting pictures of their daily life, travels, and special moments. Later, new features like Stories, videos, and Reels were added. Instagram helped create a big photo and video culture on social media and inspired many people to be creative.
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Pinterest was launched in 2010 by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp.
It is an app where people save and share ideas through pictures called “pins.”
Users create boards for fashion, recipes, art, home decor, and dreams they want to achieve.
Pinterest became popular because it is creative, inspiring, and feels like a digital vision board. -
Snapchat was created by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown. Snapchat was special because photos and messages disappeared after being seen. Many teenagers liked it because it felt more private and fun. Later, Snapchat added filters, stickers, and Stories, which made the app even more popular. Snapchat changed the way people share moments and made quick, temporary posts a trend on social media.
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Discord was created in 2015 by Jason Citron and Stan Vishnevskiy. It started as a platform for gamers, but now many students and teens use it. On Discord, users can join “servers,” chat by text, voice, or video, and share pictures and links. It is a social media app where people can meet friends, study together, and join communities with similar interests. -
TikTok was creatd by the company ByteDance in China. At first, it was calld Douyin, but in 2018 it mrged with Musical.ly and becme TikTok.
It became super popular becuse teenagrs loved making short vdeos with music, filters, daces, and funy chalenges. Today, TikTok is one of the most famous apps in the world, and it has chnged the way people create and share content onine. -
Weverse was launched in 2019 by HYBE Corporation (the company behind BTS). It is a platform where fans can connect with their favorite artists, watch content, and join communities. On Weverse, fans can also buy official merchandise and special collectible items, making it extra exciting. K-pop fans love Weverse because they can get messages, exclusive videos, and feel closer to idols. It is made to connect artists and fans in a positive and safe space. -
Bubble is a social media app created by JYP Entertainment, the company of J.Y. Park. Is an app created for fans to connect with their favorite idols. Users can receive messages, photos, and voice notes from artists and reply to them. It feels like a private chat, and it is popular in the K-pop community because it makes fans feel closer to idols. -
Nowadays, many social media apps are used, and it depends on the country. For example: In South Korea, people use KakaoTalk a lot. In China, people use RedNote. In Japan, people use Mixi. In Italy, some people use Mastodon. In London (UK), some people use Vero. In Thailand, people use LINE.