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The document outlines the origins and evolution of Facebook, starting with Mark Zuckerberg's creation of a platform for Harvard students in 2004. It highlights key milestones such as the platform's expansion to other universities, the introduction of features like the News Feed and Like button, and its eventual growth to over 2.9 billion users by 2025. The narrative emphasizes Facebook's impact on communication and society, as well as the challenges it faced along the way.

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Facebook Presentation

The document outlines the origins and evolution of Facebook, starting with Mark Zuckerberg's creation of a platform for Harvard students in 2004. It highlights key milestones such as the platform's expansion to other universities, the introduction of features like the News Feed and Like button, and its eventual growth to over 2.9 billion users by 2025. The narrative emphasizes Facebook's impact on communication and society, as well as the challenges it faced along the way.

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BEGINNINGS OF FACEBOOK

POLA GRUSZEWSKA
HOW IT ALL BEGUN

• The story of Facebook’s Origins


MEET MARK ZUCKERBERG

• Born in 1984, Mark Zuckerberg was a Harvard student who


loved coding and creating.
A SIMPLE IDEA

• In 2004, Zuckerberg wanted to create a platform to connect


Harvard students.
THE PREDECESSOR TO FACEBOOK

• Before Facebook, Zuckerberg created Facemash, a site where


students rated each other’s photos.
A PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS

• Facebook was initionally called „TheFacebook”, and it was


launched on February 4, 2004
BUILDING THE DREAM

• Mark collaborated with Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz


and Andrew McCollumn.
HARVARD’S NETWORK

• TheFacebook spreaded quickly among Harvard students and


soon to other universities.
GROWING BEYOND HARVARD

• By 2005, Facebook reached high schools and foreign


universities.
FROM THEFACEBOOK TO FACEBOOK

• In 2005, the 'The' was dropped to make the name simpler.


WHAT MADE IT POPULAR?

• The ability to create profiles, add friends, and share posts


with other users.
CONNECTING THE WORLD

• Facebook has changed how people communicate and how


they share their news.
EARLY STRUGGLES

• The platform faced legal and technical challenges in its early


days.
PUBLIC LAUNCH

• In 2006, Facebook opened to anyone over 13 years old with


an email address.
HOW FACEBOOK MADE MONEY

• Advertising became a key revenue source for Facebook.


FACING RIVALS

• Facebook competed with MySpace and other platforms for


users.
ADAPTING TO MOBILE

• In 2007, Facebook launched its mobile app.


GOING INTERNATIONAL

• Facebook’s multilingual support made it a global


phenomenon.
THE NUMBERS SPEAK

• By 2010, Facebook had had 500 million users


FACEBOOK IN THE MEDIA

• The 2010 movie 'The Social Network' brought the story to life
KEEPING IT SIMPLE

• Facebook’s clean design helped it stand out.


USER DATA CHALLENGES

• Early on, Facebook faced criticism for its data policies.


A REVOLUTIONARY FEATURE

• Introduced in 2006, the News Feed changed how users


interacted with the platform.
A SIMPLE FEATURE

• In 2009, Facebook introduced the Like button, which became


iconic.
THIRD-PARTY APPS

• Games like Farmville attracted millions of users.


FOR BUSINESSES AND CELEBRITIES

• Pages allowed public figures and companies to connect with


users.
INSTANT COMMUNICATION

• Facebook launched Messenger as a standalone app in 2011.


EXPANDING THE EMPIRE

• Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012 for $1 billion.


GOING PUBLIC

• Facebook’s IPO in 2012 valued the company at $104 billion.


FROM BASIC TO DYNAMIC

• Over the years, profiles became more interactive and


personal.
FACING CRITICISM

• Facebook dealt with controversies like fake news and privacy


breaches.
SHAPING SOCIETY

• The platform influenced politics, culture, and global


communication.
ALWAYS EVOLVING

• Facebook continuously added new features to stay relevant.


WHERE IS FACEBOOK TODAY?

• Over 2.9 billion active users worldwide in 2025.


WHAT WE CAN LEARN

• Innovation, perseverance, and adaptability are the key to


success.
THE LEGACY OF FACEBOOK

• From a college project to a global phenomenon, Facebook’s


story is one of innovation.
QUESTIONS?

• Feel free to ask anything about the early days of Facebook!


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