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The evolution of youtube

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1. Introduction This blog will examine YouTube's history, key features, audience appeals, and my response.  Did you know that YouTube boasts 2.49 billion monthly logged-in users, securing its position as the second-most popular social media channel? YouTube was founded in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim. The founders created YouTube to provide a convenient online platform for sharing user-generated video content.  Brief History of YouTube: Founding : YouTube was founded in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim; the founders created YouTube to provide a convenient platform for sharing user-generated video content on the web (j, 2023) . Milestone:   A significant moment for YouTube was when Karim uploaded the first video, “Me at the Zoo”, on April 23, 2005. This marked the launch of a platform that would revolutionize how people share and consume video content online . Visuals: 2005 : Launch o...
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the Evolution and impact of Twitter

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  Twitter, renamed as X (though we’re going to keep calling it Twitter), is a social media platform launched in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, Even Williams and Noah Glass. It allows people to connect, discover stories, follow others, and communicate with friends, allowing users to share 280-character thoughts, jokes, news, and other content. ( What is Twitter) . The definition of Twitter is a short burst of inconsequential information and chips from birds. A free social networking site where users broadcast short posts known as tweets (Hetler).   The idea of Twitter came from wanting to use short messaging systems for a small group. What began as an idea in 2006, Jack Dorsey had initially imagined Twitter as an SMS-based communications platform. On March 21, 2006, at 9:50 p.m., Jack sent the first message on Twitter; it read, "Just setting up my twttr." It was then available to the public in July 2006(HubSpot). Timeline of Twitter -     ...
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Exploring Instagram Blog

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In this blog ......, we will explore Instagram's media platforms.  Intro/ Key features  Instagram is a social platform and one of the world's most popular photo and video-sharing platforms. It lets users capture, edit, and share photos and videos with their followers. Instagram was founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and was launched in October 2010. this platform has transformed how we share our lives, allowing users to express creativity through photos, videos and stories. But how does it differ from other social media? Let's dive in. One key feature that stands out for me on Instagram is a personal discovery platform, the "Explore Page". It presents users with feeds, posts, videos, and stories based on their interests and past interactions. Using the algorithm, the platform tailors the content to each individual preference, making it an excellent tool for discovering new accounts, trends and inspiration. For example, I love cooking, and Instagram offers a...
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