Jul 21

Facebook hits 500 million, launches Stories

By Josh Martin Facebook, Social Media Add comments

As anticipated, Facebook announced today that it has passed 500 million users. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced this milestone via a video message on Facebook (see below). Zuckerberg also used this opportunity to announce the launch of a new application, called Facebook Stories, that allows users to share their Facebook story and describe how the social network has uniquely impacted their lives.

What do you think about Facebook hitting 500 million users and the new Stories application?

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  • http://www.drewhawkins.org Drew Hawkins

    The 500 million followers doesn't surprise me. I do however like the idea behind stories. It's a great brand building effort on the part of Facebook to get people to share how their service has helped them in everyday situations. Builds more communication and brand loyalty behind Facebook (which is necessary seeing how a recent report put their customer satisfaction level below airlines). Stories could prove to be a great engagement tool.

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  • http://twitter.com/amygriz Amy

    Not surprised about 500 million folks either. Probably more surprised that it took this long? Then again, I've been using it since 2005.

    Facebook helped me get my husbands attention via a Mobile Upload (smoke signal) when I was stuck on an icy hill, unable to drive anywhere (when he couldn't hear his cell phone ringing!). :) Other than that, it's been a great tool for keeping up with folks from several different points in my life. While I sometimes complain about FB, deep down I don't know what I'd do without it. :)

  • http://welcometojmart.com/ Josh Martin

    Yeah, the stories app was a smart move on Facebook's part. Especially considering the bad press due to the privacy miscues.

  • http://welcometojmart.com/ Josh Martin

    Ahh, the smoke signal. You should submit that as your Facebook story. :)

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