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The Telegraph
The telegraph provided the basic groundwork for later inventions to come in the future. In 1844, Samuel Moore sent the first telegraph message from D.C to Baltimore.
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The Telephone
The telephone helped people be able to share information with better speed and also helped people to connect with one another through conversation. -
Listserv
A software program developed to automate the management of email lists. This software allows people to send an one email to multiple users.
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AOL
The first available chat app of its kind. AOL allowed people to communicate with words for 20 years until getting replaced.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/aim-aol-instant-messenger-shut-down-date-december-2017-history-msn-a7987146.html -
SixDegrees
The first recognizable social media website was called SixDegrees. On this website, users were able to upload profile pictures and connect with others through messaging.
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Myspace
This social media website became very popular because one could completely customize their profile and also embed music and videos on to it.
Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/29/myspace-history-timeline_n_887059.html -
Facebook
When Mark Zuckerberg first invented Facebook in 2006 at Harvard University it was just for students with a registered email address. It soon transitioned into one of the most popular social media websites.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2007/jul/25/media.newmedia -
YouTube
Youtube completely transformed the way of communication on the internet. On Youtube today, there are millions of videos posted and viewed. -
Twitter
Compared to other social media websites, Twitter had a whole different approach. On this website, users could directly interact with celebrities which was almost unheard of on other social media websites.
Source: https://www.lifewire.com/history-of-twitter-3288854 -
Tumblr
With Tumblr's blogging and social networking features it has become immensely popular. According to Business Insider, it has over 350 million blogs alone.
Source: https:www.businessinsider.com/the-history-of-tumblr-2013-5 -
Instagram
Just after Instagram's launch, it had over one million users in just two short months. Instagram is a place for people to upload pictures and videos with captions. The user can view other peoples profiles and "like" or comment on them. The app is constantly improving by adding new features and photo affects.
Source: https:www.wersn.com/the-complete-history-of-instagram -
Google +
On this website, users are able to form their group contacts into "circles" and also chart through video "hangouts"
Source: https://interestingengineering.com/chronological-history-of-social-media
