Social media is one of the fastest growing cultural trends of the past 20 years. From the first foray in to online networking in the form of Six Degrees, to a society that pretty much lives on and through the apps in their pockets.

CEO of influencer marketing platform VAMP has put together an infographic that concisely compiles the history of social media, right from 1997 up until the present day.

The graphic shows peak developments in social media, such as the launch of Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as pivotal moments and milestones in the space.

Check it out below: