Youtube 


YouTube is a social media platform where users can upload, share, and view videos. Here's a brief overview:

Key Features:

1. Video sharing: Users can upload videos up to 12 hours long.

2. Channels: Creators can create their own channels and upload videos.

3. Subscriptions: Users can subscribe to channels to see new videos.

4. Likes, comments, and shares: Viewers can engage with videos.

5. Monetization: Creators can earn money through ads, sponsorships, and merchandise sales.

6. Music and audio library: Users can access free music and audio tracks for their videos.

7. Live streaming: Users can broadcast live videos.

8. Community features: Creators can interact with their audience through live chats, polls, and more.

Types of Content:

1. Music videos

2. Vlogs (personal vlogs)

3. Educational videos

4. Gaming content

5. Product reviews

6. Comedy sketches

7. DIY tutorials

8. Travel videos

9. Documentaries

10. Live events and concerts

Statistics:

1. Over 2.3 billion monthly active users

2. 5 billion videos viewed daily

3. 31 million channels

4. 500 hours of content uploaded every minute

History:

1. Founded in 2005 by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim

2. Acquired by Google in 2006

3. Launched live streaming in 2011

4. Introduced monetization options for creators in 2007