Have you ever wondered when our world first began revolving around social media? Although social media seems to have appeared in a flash, some social media companies have been around for as long as a decade.
We’ve assembled this social media timeline for easy reference. From Tumblr, to Twitter, to Yelp, we’ve seen startups emerge to fit different niches. These companies have seen highs and lows, and their creations are a significant part of our professional and personal lives each day.
We’ll be updating the timeline as new events occur – please be sure to check back. (Last updated 01/20/2012)
Instructions: Click the Continue button in the image below and then spin your mouse wheel to move forward and backward in time. Alternatively, you can click and drag the timeline itself or click and drag the gray box at the bottom of the timeline. You can also view this social media timeline in full browser mode.
