--- title: "Company History Timeline" url: https://cooltimeline.com/demo/company-history-timeline/ date: 2025-11-11 modified: 2026-09-21 lang: en author: "cpsatinder" description: "Company History Timeline Showcase Your Company's History Demo with Cool Timeline Pro Display your company’s milestones in a professional timeline layout, Install Cool Timeline to build a powerful history timeline..." image: https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/company_history_timeline.jpg word_count: 182 --- # Company History Timeline **Company History Timeline** # Showcase Your Company's History Demo with Cool Timeline Pro Display your company’s milestones in a professional timeline layout, [Install Cool Timeline](https://cooltimeline.com/doc/install-cool-timeline/) to build a powerful history timeline for your website. ![cool-timeline](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/icon-cool-timeline-150x150.png) ### Cool Timeline Pro [ Company History ](/demo/company-history-timeline/) [ Daily Routine ](/demo/daily-life-routine-timeline/) [ Holiday Itinerary ](/demo/holiday-itinerary-timeline/) [ Work Experience ](/demo/work-experience-timeline/) [ Buy Plugin ](/plugin/cool-timeline-pro/#pricing) Amazon History Google History Fb History #### Vertical Layout Amazon History Timeline (Default Design) 1994July 05 [Amazon Founded](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/amazon-founded/)[![Amazon Founded](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-1.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-1.png)Amazon, founded by Jeff Bezos in July 1994, started as an online bookstore. It quickly expanded into a global e-commerce giant, offering a vast range of products and services, including cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence, revolutionizing the retail industry. 1998April 27 [Acquires IMDB](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/acquires-imdb/)[![Acquires IMDB](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-2.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-2.png)In 1998, Amazon acquired IMDb, the Internet Movie Database, enhancing its media resources. IMDb provides a wide range of information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, becoming a crucial component of Amazon’s digital offerings, supporting its goal to enrich entertainment content and customer engagement. 1999May 27 [Acquires Alexa](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/acquires-alexa/)[![Acquires Alexa](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-3.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-3.png)Amazon acquired the smart assistant Alexa, integrating advanced voice recognition technology into its network. Alexa powers devices like the Echo, enabling users to control smart home gadgets, play music, and get information through voice commands, revolutionizing home automation and convenience. 2007August 01 [Amazon Announced Amazon Fresh Pickup](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/amazon-announced-amazon-fresh-pickup/)[![Amazon Announced Amazon Fresh Pickup](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-8.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amazon-8.png)In August 2007, Amazon announced Amazon Fresh Pickup, a service allowing customers to order groceries online and pick them up from designated locations. This service aims to combine the convenience of online shopping with the quickness of local pickup, enhancing the grocery shopping experience. Page 1 of 3 1 [2](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/company-history-timeline/page/2/) [3](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/company-history-timeline/page/3/) [ ](https://cooltimeline.com/demo/company-history-timeline/page/2/) **Shortcode** (Above timeline uses this shortcode) :- ` [[cool-timeline layout="default" designs="design-1" skin="default" category="amazon-history" show-posts="4" order="ASC" icons="dot" animations="slide-up" date-format="F d" story-content="full" based="default" pagination="default"]] ` #### Horizontal Layout Google History Demo (Classic Design) 1998 [First Google Doodle Created](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/first-google-doodle-created/)[![First Google Doodle Created](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-2.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-2.png)In August 1998, Google created its first Doodle, featuring a stick figure behind the second “o” of the logo to… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/first-google-doodle-created/) 1998 [Google Officially Founded](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/google-officially-founded/)[![Google Officially Founded](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-1.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-1.png)Google was officially founded on September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/google-officially-founded/) 2000 [Google Adwords For Advertisement](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/google-adwords-for-advertisement/) ![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/87GrNuDl7W4/hqdefault.jpg) Launched in 2000, Google AdWords revolutionized online advertising by offering a pay-per-click model. Enabled businesses to target ads based on… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/google-adwords-for-advertisement/) 2001 [Launches Google Image Search](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/launches-google-image-search/)[![Launches Google Image Search](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/google-7.jpg)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/google-7.jpg)In July 2001, Google launched Google Image Search, allowing users to search the web for images. This service revolutionized visual… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/launches-google-image-search/) 2003 [Acquires Pyra Labs (Blogger)](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/acquires-pyra-labs-blogger/)[![Acquires Pyra Labs (Blogger)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/google-history.jpg)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/google-history.jpg)Google acquired Pyra Labs, the creator of Blogger, in 2003 to enhance its presence in the blogging space. This acquisition… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/acquires-pyra-labs-blogger/) 2004 [Announces Gmail For Public](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/announces-gmail-for-public/)[![Announces Gmail For Public](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-7.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/google-7.png)In April 2004, Google announced the public release of Gmail, its free email service. Featuring 1 GB of storage, powerful… [Read More](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/announces-gmail-for-public/) **Shortcode** (Above timeline uses this shortcode) :- ` [[cool-timeline layout="horizontal" category="google-history" skin="default" designs="design-3" show-posts="6" order="ASC" items="2" icons="dot" date-format="Y" based="default" autoplay="false" start-on="5" read-more="show" content-length="20"]] ` #### Compact Layout FB History In Compact (Clean Dark Design) [“The Facebook” Launched By Mark Zuckerberg](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/the-facebook-launched-by-mark-zuckerberg/)[![“The Facebook” Launched By Mark Zuckerberg](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-1.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-1.png)February 4 2004“Facebook,” launched by Mark Zuckerberg in February 2004, initially connected Harvard University students. It evolved into a global social media platform, facilitating user interaction, content sharing, and networking on a remarkable scale, fundamentally reshaping online communication and social dynamics. [Acquires Facebook.com Domain Name](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/acquires-facebook-com-domain-name/)[![Acquires Facebook.com Domain Name](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/facebook-3.jpg)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/facebook-3.jpg)August 23 2005In August 2005, Facebook bought the domain name Facebook.com, making it easier for people to find and use the website. This helped Facebook become more well-known and easier to use as it became a popular social networking site worldwide. [ConnectU Settlement – Facebook Paid $65M](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/connectu-settlement-facebook-paid-65m/)[![ConnectU Settlement – Facebook Paid $65M](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-12.png)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/facebook-12.png)June 23 2008Facebook settled with ConnectU in June 2008, paying $65 million to resolve a legal dispute. This settlement ended legal proceedings over allegations of idea theft and intellectual property, allowing Facebook to focus on its growth and development without legal distractions. [Facebook Acquires Friendfeed](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/facebook-acquires-friendfeed/) ![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/eZoZcQAmMzY/hqdefault.jpg) August 10 2009In August 2009, Facebook acquired FriendFeed, a real-time feed complier and social media platform. This purchase aimed to enhance Facebook’s news feed and real-time updating capabilities, integrating FriendFeed’s technology and talent to improve user experience and engagement. Loading Load More **Shortcode** (Above timeline uses this shortcode) :- ` [[cool-timeline layout="compact" designs="design-5" skin="dark" category="facebook-history" show-posts="4" order="ASC" icons="dot" animations="fade" date-format="F j Y" story-content="full" based="default" compact-ele-pos="main-date" pagination="ajax_load_more" filters="no"]] `