2. MySpace
Myspace was launched in August 2003 by Chris
DeWolfe and Tom Anderson.
It is a free online social networking site that allows
users to communicate between friends all over the
world.
Users are able to create a customizable profile that
may include personal information such as picture
albums, age, location, a playlist of songs, and of
course, a friends list.
3. MySpace‟s Growth
From 2005-2008, MySpace was the most visited
social networking site in the world.
It surpassed Google as the most visited website
in 2006.
4. Popularity of MySpace
It was the latest and greatest way to social network.
Mostly every teen had one or knew about it.
Users have the option to change the layout and
background of their profile.
Users can communicate with others and view their
profiles and pictures.
5. Decline of MySpace
Newer social networking sites became more
popular.
In 2008, the newer social networking
site, Facebook, overtook Myspace by the
number of worldwide users.
During that time of downfall, the site was
purchased by Specific Media and pop music star
Justin Timberlake.
6. Facebook
It was founded Mark Zuckerberg in 2004.
It is a social networking website intended to
connect friends, family, and business
associates.
7. Facebook‟s Growth
In 2006 the network was extended beyond
educational institutions.
Between 2006-2007 Facebook traffic grew
89%.
As of January 2012 has more than 800 million
active users.
8. Facebook‟s Popularity
It allows users to create a personal profile.
Facebook allows users to add other users as
friends.
Users are able to exchange messages and join
groups.
Facebook is a great way to reconnect with
people and is great for business.
9. Twitter
Twitter was created by Jack Dorsey in March 2006.
Twitter was launched in July 2006.
It is an online social networking service.
It enables its users to send and read text-based posts with
140 characters or less.
These are known as “tweets.”
10. Twitter‟s Name
“We came across the word „twitter,‟ and
it was just perfect. The definition was „a
short burst of inconsequential
information,‟ and „chirps from birds.‟
And that‟s exactly what the product
was.”
– Jack Dorsey –
11. The Appeal of Twitter
It allows private instant messages between users.
Twitter is simple and easy to use.
Twitter makes it easy for users to “follow” the news
they are interested in.
Twitter has become more popular recently with the
declining interest in Facebook.
12. Google Plus
Google Plus was created in June of 2011.
It was made available to the public in September
2011.
The company that created Google Plus is Google.
It is the newest social network.
13. Google Plus‟ Growth
At first users had to be invited to use Google
Plus.
In October the number of users was 40 million.
Google Plus now has 90 million users.
14. Google Plus‟ Popularity
People want something new and are tired of the
other social networks.
Hangouts
People can video chat with groups of people in real-time.
Circles
Users can separate their contacts into separate circles.
Instant Uploads
Certain phones allow users to instantly upload pictures.
15. In the Future
Since 2003 there have been several popular social
networks.
People will still be using social networks in the
upcoming years.
However, the ones that are popular now will not be
in the future.
Technology is constantly changing and
progressing.
The invitation only was a strategy used to get people’s attention. In the last few months the social network has more than doubled in the number of users.
A lot of people have shown displeasure to the changes Facebook has made in the last few months. Some of those people have decided to leave Facebook because of it and went to other social networks like Google Plus.
Overtime social networks, like MySpace, loose popularity because people become disinterested and look for the next popular social network to join. And we believe this trend will continue. With technology constantly changing and progressing people are coming up with new and innovative ways to socially interact with others, which creates newer and advanced social networks.
