Social+Networking+Sites

﻿__Social Networking Sites__

__Social Networks-__ social networking sites are websites that allow users to build on-line profiles, share information, pictures, blog entries, music clips, videos, etc.

__History of Social Networking Sites-__ Social networking all started when there were generalized online communities created such as Theglobe.com. Theglobe.com was created in 1995. Over the years social networking has changed. User profiles become popular in the 90's. Also, you could add lists of "friends" and search for new users with the same interests as you. In 2002 Friendster was created and became one of the main social networking sites. Myspace, and LinkedIn was created a year after. Myspace became very popular fast. It was said to have more views than Google in 2005. Facebook was created in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg. It is now the largest social networking site in the world. There are over 200 social networking sites, and over 100 million users.

**__Comparison of Past and Present Day devices__** Social Networking sites have become more efficent. As you can see in the two pictures below there is more ways to chat with people. You can play games, add photos, and music. There are also less pop-ups and advirtisements on Facebook.

**__Purpose-__ social networkin****g sites are used for many reasons. The purpose of them is to interact and chat with others. Also to share music, pictures, and more. Social networking sites are a big part of the internet now. You can play games on them too.**


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