This document discusses the history and development of the internet and online platforms. It begins by explaining how the internet originated from ARPANET in 1969 and the first email connection to the Philippines in 1994. It then discusses the evolution of the World Wide Web from static Web 1.0 pages to dynamic Web 2.0 pages that allow user interaction. Online platforms are categorized into social media, search engines, communication services, payment systems, and advertising/creative content outlets. Platforms range in size and allow users to program web content and connect consumers and producers in new ways.