What is MySpace? Simply explained

MySpace is a portal that was once one of the most popular on the Internet. Today it has lost its importance and is one of many social media platforms

MySpace: What is it?

MySpace is a type of social network. It is multilingual and offers various community functions as well as a platform for artists.

• MySpace includes e-mail functions and other community areas such as forums. Videos and music can also be shared with other users.

• Artists in particular use the platform to present their own music to an audience. Musicians who are not very well known in particular have the chance to become better known here.

• In addition to a broad video platform with many music videos, there is also a radio section where you can search for specific genres or artists.

• But private users can also set up a profile free of charge and add music, videos and photos to it.

The founding and decline of MySpace

Like many other social networks, MySpace was founded on the initiative of an American. The first MySpace website was created through collaboration with other programmers.

• Before Facebook appeared, MySpace was the social network with the most members. The portal was founded in 2003 by Tom Anderson.

• An active community has developed, especially in the music sector. Artists also like to communicate with each other here, for example to plan joint projects.

• In 2013, the website was relaunched due to declining visitor numbers.

• Despite its initial success, MySpace began to lose popularity. This was partly due to the emergence of competition from other social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and later Instagram. These platforms offered a more user-friendly interface and additional features that MySpace did not have.

• Another factor that contributed to the decline of MySpace was the problem with spam and security concerns. Many users were bombarded with unwanted messages and advertisements, which detracted from their experience on the platform and caused them to turn away.

• In the end, these problems caused MySpace to lose its former dominance in the social networking space. In the meantime, MySpace has developed into a platform for musicians that is still used, but is no longer as important as it once was.