Now And Then: Here's How Popular Websites Looked Like


BANGALORE: Trend changes. 10 years ago, you could see how silly we used to look, both in appearance and in actions. Same goes with the most popular websites in the world. Initially when they were launched, they might not be having some great innovative ideas, technologies and obviously, the amount of power they have right now.

But, everything changes, if not then, it will be changed now; towards betterment. And if you have started making clouds all above your heads, which websites we are talking about, here is the list of 9 websites that have gone through a tremendous transformation over the course of years as compiled by bluegape.com.

1. Google- “After God, Only Ray of Hope”

                                                                

Our very own Google, the only ray of help after God was little unorganized in its childhood days. Google was launched in January 1996 as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, when they were both PhD students at Stanford University.  

2. Facebook- “Get Social This Way”

                                                               

May be Facebook was not our cup of tea in old times, but we never expected that it would become a crucial part of our daily lives today. Back in 2004, Facebook started in vintage style and today it is the “most happening” website.

3. Twitter- "The SMS of the Internet”

                                                              

The micro blogging site, Twitter is the only place where the great personalities stay connected with their fans.  Back in 2006, Twitter was not that popular but today, the tweets are floating everywhere.

4. Apple Inc. - “Good then, Good Now”

                                                              

Apple is the world's second-largest information technology company by revenue and may be the number 1, when it comes to style and features.

5.  YouTube- “The perfect video giant”

                                                              

Missed out a cricket match, or a show or any big event? No need to worry, YouTube has it all. YouTube is a place where any one of us can upload whatever we want. Thanks! YouTube for the freedom to express.

6. Yahoo- “Ask and get answers”

                                                             

Yahoo claims that it attracts more than half a billion consumers every month in more than 30 languages. The "yahoo.com" domain was created on January 18, 1995.

7. LinkedIn- “Be a professional”

                                                             

As every child goes through a primary school in his life, similarly every professional in the world makes a LinkedIn account. As it’s the only place you remain connected to the world of profession.

8. eBay- “Get your business done in hands”

                                                              

eBay is a multi-billion dollar business with operations localized in over thirty countries. With eBay, buying and selling has become a child’s play for us. 

9. Flickr- “Hosting for you”

                                                              

The bloggers and photo researchers cannot imagine a life without Flicker, as it is the only platform where they can host images that they embed in blogs and social media.

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