1. Social Networks

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. MySpace’s Decline
• 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.

9. Facebook’s Popularity
Continued
• Facebook is a great way to reconnect with
people.
• It’s also great for business.

10. 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.
– This is known as “tweets.”

11. 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 –

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.