History of YouTube

History of YouTube

• Founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim
• Initially created as a video-sharing platform for people to share their personal videos with others
• First video ever uploaded to YouTube was a 19-second video titled "Me at the zoo" featuring co-founder Jawed Karim at the San Diego Zoo

Key Features

• Video uploading and sharing
• User-generated content
• Video categorization and tagging
• Commenting and rating system
• Subscription-based model for creators
• Monetization options through ads, sponsorships, and merchandise sales

YouTube Algorithms

• Video recommendation algorithm: suggests videos to users based on their watch history and engagement
• Ranking algorithm: determines video visibility and ranking in search results and on the homepage
• Monetization algorithm: determines which videos are eligible for ads and how much revenue they can earn

YouTube Community

• Over 2 billion monthly active users
• 31 million channels
• 5 billion videos viewed daily
• 500 hours of video uploaded every minute
• Diverse range of content creators, including vloggers, gamers, educators, and musicians

YouTube Premium and YouTube TV

• YouTube Premium: ad-free videos, exclusive content, and offline playback for a monthly fee
• YouTube TV: live TV streaming service offering access to TV channels, sports, and news for a monthly fee

YouTube Analytics and Tracking

• View count and engagement metrics
• Audience demographics and retention analysis
• Earnings and revenue tracking for creators
• Insights into traffic sources and devices used to access content

Learn about the founding and key features of YouTube, including video uploading, user-generated content, and commenting systems.