June 30 - Social Media Day

Happy Social Media Day! This day is observed annually on June 30. In its short life, social media has redefined how people interact, communicate, connect and share with family, friends, and the world. 

 
With the launch of Friendster in 2002 and MySpace in 2003, social media became mainstream.  

 
Then in 2004, Mark Zuckerberg created the founding of the king of social media, Facebook. 

 
In 2005, YouTube was launched as the social place for videos everything. This included from "how-to" to pop culture and to what not to do with your fireworks on the Fourth of July. 

 
In 2006, Twitter encouraged us to be succinct by posting our thoughts with fewer than 140 characters.  

 
When we express ourselves better through imagery, Instagram, and Flickr offer all the sharing we can handle. 

 
Social media makes it possible to stay connected and informed to anyone anywhere in the world about any and all of those important people in our lives.  

 
Reconnecting with classmates, past work associates, and more is also a valuable part of social media.  

 
It has also made it possible to connect with ancestors and find relatives you never even knew existed.  

 
Yes, the family tree has become a social media platform as well. MyHeritage.com, Ancestry.com, and many others all supply a social platform where distant family members potentially meet and build their family trees. 

 
DID SOMEONE SAY FOOD? 

 
The Internet has long loved food, and social media is no different. Pinterest, Tumblr, and WordPress share and socialize about the latest accessible and exciting food trends. This may be the most addicting part of social media.  

 
One moment a picture of a decadent, perfectly golden roast duck comes across your news feed. In an instant, the complete video detailing how to execute this delicacy in 17 Easy Steps is provided for you.  

 
One tweet later and you are off to the butcher. In a Snapchat -Instagram -Tumblr hour, you destroy your kitchen and end up with a Pinterest board titled “They Lied.” 

 
HOW TO OBSERVE 

 
Post something on your favorite social media platform. Find a social media meetup in your area. Share your favorite meme or connect with someone you’ve not spoken to in ages.  

 
Use #SocialMediaDay when posting to remind others of this day. 

 
HISTORY 

 
In 2010, Social Media Day was founded by Mashable. 

 
Which social media platform do you prefer?

 
#SocialMediaDay 

@Facebook 

@TwitterInc

@messenger 

@YouTube 

@instagramr

@Snapchat 

@pinterest 

@tumblr 

@flickr 

@tiktok 

@Twitch 

@mashable 

@LinkedIn

@GooglePlus 

@WordPress 

@Bloggerspot 

@AncestryUS 

@myheritage 

@reddit 

@Napster

@nichecinema