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# block-timeline-horizontal

**Cool Timeline Block Demos**

# Horizontal Timeline Design Demo – Cool Timeline Pro Block

Easily showcase your story in a sleek horizontal layout using the default style of Cool Timeline Pro Block.

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**Amazon History**

Discover Cool Timeline Block Demos designed to help you [Create Timeline Via Gutenberg Block](https://cooltimeline.com/doc/gutenberg-timeline-block/) quickly within the WordPress block editor.

**August 28, 2017**

### Acquires Whole Foods

![](http://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-13.png)

Amazon’s $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods in 2017 merged Amazon’s tech and supply chain with Whole Food’s organic products. This move aimed to enhance its grocery delivery and challenge competitors. Post-merger changes included price cuts and Amazon Prime’s addition improving customer experience. This strategic move changed retail by combining online and offline shopping, showcasing Amazon’s ambition to innovate and lead the industry.

**June 5, 2013**

### Launches in India

![](http://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-12.png)

Amazon’s launch in India in June 2013, marked a transformative step in e-commerce, offering vast product selections and competitive pricing. With localized services like Amazon Prime and innovations offered to Indian consumers, it revolutionized online shopping, enhancing convenience and accessibility nationwide.

**July 1, 201**2

### Acquires GoodRead

![](http://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/amazon-11.png)

In 2012, Amazon bought Goodreads, a popular book recommendation site. This purchase aimed to connect Goodreads’ large community of readers with Amazon’s book store, making it easier for users to find, recommend, and buy books worldwide.

**March 19, 2012**

### Acquires Kiva Systems

![](http://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/amazon-10.png)

In March 2012, Amazon acquired Kiva Systems, a company specializing in robotic automation for warehouses. This purchase aimed to enhance Amazon’s fulfillment centers with advanced robotics, improving efficiency and speed in order processing and delivery, ultimately boosting Amazon’s capability to handle larger volumes of orders.

**Google History**

**April 2, 2019**
![](http://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-19.png)

### Google Is Finally Sunsetting Google+

Google is sunsetting Google+ due to consistently low user engagement. The decision follows significant data privacy issues discovered on the platform. Google is shifting its focus towards more successful and widely-used services.

**June 28, 2011**
![](http://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-15.png)

### Google Plus Released

Google+ was released in June 2011 as a social networking platform by Google. It aimed to compete with Facebook by offering features like Circles for organizing connections, Hangouts for video calls, and integration with other Google services, but it struggled with low user adoption and was eventually shut down in April 2019.

**May 1, 2011**
![](http://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-14.png)

### Record 1 Billion Unique Site Visitors

Google achieved a record 1 billion unique site visitors in a single month. This milestone highlighted the widespread use and popularity of Google’s search engine and services. The achievement underscored Google’s dominance in the online search and digital services market.

**February 23, 2011**
![](http://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-13.png)

### Google Panda Algorithum Update

Google Panda algorithm update, launched in February 2011, aimed to improve search engine results by disciplining low-quality content and promoting high-quality, relevant content. It focused on enhancing user experience by prioritizing authoritative and valuable content in search engine rankings.