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LinkedIn vs Myspace
LinkedIn started first, in 2003, the same year as Myspace.
Why LinkedIn lasted
- It is the resume that other people can see, and hiring still starts there.
- Microsoft bought it and plugged it into the Office graph. Jobs is a search problem Microsoft wanted.
Why Myspace lasted
- Musicians and a nostalgia brand. Justin Timberlake's era kept it from a clean funeral.
- It is the reminder that network effects reverse.
Questions
Which is older, LinkedIn or Myspace?
LinkedIn started first, in 2003, the same year as Myspace.
How long has LinkedIn been running?
LinkedIn has been up 23 years 135 days, since 2003-05-05.
How long has Myspace been running?
Myspace has been up 23 years 47 days, since 2003-08-01.
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