How YouTube Became a Social Media Phenomenon

The video tutorial provides an overview of YouTube, a popular social media platform for video sharing. It covers YouTube's origins, founded by former PayPal employees, and its rapid growth leading to its acquisition by Google. The tutorial explains how YouTube allows users to upload and share videos, detailing the evolution of video formats from FLV to MP4. It also highlights content guidelines and the emergence of YouTube stars like PewDiePie and Justin Bieber. YouTube incentivizes creators by paying for top-viewed videos, maintaining its status as a leading global site.

Who were the founders of YouTube?

• Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim

• Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Max Levchin

• Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, and Andrew McCollum

• Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Eric Schmidt

What was the original video format used by YouTube for streaming?

• AVI

• MP4

• FLV

• MKV

Which of the following is NOT a rule for uploading content on YouTube?

• Videos should not contain illegal content

• Videos should not contain questionable content

• Videos can contain any type of content

• Videos must be original or have permission from the owner

Which YouTube star is known for video game content?

• Justin Bieber

• PewDiePie

• Smosh

• Ryan Higa

What does YouTube offer to creators of popular videos?

• Priority customer support

• Exclusive content access

• Monetary incentives for views

• Free advertising