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LinkedIn vs Pinterest
LinkedIn started first, in 2003, 7 years before Pinterest.
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 Pinterest lasted
- It is a search engine for wanting things, especially for people who do not want Twitter energy.
- Wedding, recipe, home, fashion: verticals with money and patience.
Questions
Which is older, LinkedIn or Pinterest?
LinkedIn started first, in 2003, 7 years before Pinterest.
How long has LinkedIn been running?
LinkedIn has been up 23 years 135 days, since 2003-05-05.
How long has Pinterest been running?
Pinterest has been up 16 years 200 days, since 2010-03-01.
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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest social still running.