What’s your first memory of social media?
Twitter, perhaps? Or maybe Facebook?
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll likely remember when MySpace was very much numero uno amongst all social platforms. Roll the years back a little further, and you could have been one of the (relatively) few who were amongst the pioneers of modern social networking on Friendster.
But here’s the thing: the history of social media actually goes back a lot further, and its roots can be found in blogging, Google, AOL, ICQ, the beginnings of the world wide web and, perhaps surprisingly, CompuServe.
This infographic from Creative Ramblings takes a closer look at the history of social media, 1969-2012
This article was originally published on mediaBistro.com
Related Stories:
- When Twitter Was Still Twttr
- These Social Media Precursors Could Rise Again
- From Twttr To IPO – An History of Twitter
More from Social Fun
The New 230 Emojis Coming Our Way Are The Most Inclusive Ever
Your Emoji game is getting a serious upgrade with 230 new additions for 2019. And this year's highlight are certainly …
‘Like Scoob I’m Totally Famous!’: How Shaggy Became Dank Meme Supreme
Not the meme you've seen as you scroll through your Twitter, Reddit, or Tumblr feed? Well, we can't give it …
This Full-Size Chevy Silverado Was Built With Over 300,000 LEGO Bricks
Chevrolet built a full-size 2019 Silverado Truck with 334,544 LEGO bricks. It took 18 builders over 2,000 hours to assemble …
