Social Media Blog

About this 4 social media platform

1.   Facebook :-   

     

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  Mark Zuckerberg

  
  

• Facebook, now part of Meta Platforms, Inc., is a social media platform founded by "Mark Zuckerberg" in 2004. Initially created for Harvard students, it quickly expanded globally and became one of the largest social networking sites. Users can create profiles, share posts, photos, and videos, connect with friends, and follow pages of interest. Facebook also offers messaging (Messenger), events, and marketplace features. In 2021, the company rebranded as Meta to focus on its vision for the "metaverse", a virtual reality space for social interaction, gaming, and commerce.

2.   Instagram:-

Kevin Systrom & Mike Krieger

Instagram is a photo and video-sharing social media platform launched in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. It allows users to upload, edit, and share content with followers, using features like filters, stories, reels, and direct messaging. Instagram gained popularity for its visual focus and simplicity, with hashtags enabling users to explore content by themes or trends. In 2012, Instagram was acquired by Facebook (now Meta Platforms). Over time, the platform has evolved with tools for influencers, businesses, and e-commerce, making it a key player in digital marketing and social media culture.

3. whatsapp:-

Jan Koum & Brian Acton

WhatsApp is a messaging app launched in 2009 by Jan Koum and Brian Acton. It allows users to send text messages, voice messages, images, videos, and make voice/video calls over the internet. WhatsApp's main appeal is its simple, ad-free interface and end-to-end encryption for secure communication. In 2014, Facebook (now Meta Platforms) acquired WhatsApp. It is one of the most widely used messaging platforms globally, supporting personal and group chats, status updates, and business communication through WhatsApp Business for customer interactions.

4. Twitter:-

Jack Dorsey

Twitter is a microblogging and social networking platform launched in "2006" by "Jack Dorsey","Noah Glass","Biz Stone", and "Evan Williams". It allows users to post short messages, or "tweets," limited to "280 characters", and follow other users to see their tweets in a timeline. Twitter became popular for real-time updates, discussions, news, and trends through the use of hashtags. It's widely used for public discourse, politics, and live event coverage. In"2022", Elon Musk acquired Twitter, and in "2023", the platform was rebranded as "X" as part of a vision to transform it into a broader "everything app."

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