Social networking has evolved greatly since its beginnings in the early 1970s with the first email message. In 1994, Geocities launched as one of the earliest social networking sites, allowing users to create customized websites grouped by topic. The following year, TheGlobe.com enabled users to connect and share content with others based on common interests. Since then, major social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have launched and grown tremendously in users and features, helping people connect globally in new ways.