Cool Timeline Examples
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Vertical Layout
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Horizontal Layout
In August 1998, Google created its first Doodle, featuring a stick figure behind the second “o” of the logo to…
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Google was officially founded on September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at…
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Launched in 2000, Google AdWords revolutionized online advertising by offering a pay-per-click model. Enabled businesses to target ads based on…
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n July 2001, Google launched Google Image Search, allowing users to search the web for images. This service revolutionized visual…
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Google acquired Pyra Labs, the creator of Blogger, in 2003 to enhance its presence in the blogging space. This acquisition…
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In 2004, Yahoo ended its partnership with Google, shifting to its search technology. This move aimed to increase Yahoo’s competitiveness…
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Compact Layout
“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.
In 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.
Facebook 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.

In 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.
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