Hyves
For years, Hyves was the most popular social networking site in the Netherlands and was responsible for the rise of social media use among the general public in our country. At Hyves, users can create a profile and add their friends. Concepts such as doodles, whatevs, gadgets and tips are inseparable from Hyves.
The site was acquired in 2010 by the Telegraaf Media Group for a sum of around 40 million euros. Due to the increased popularity of Facebook, many users have left Hyves, and the site is still especially popular among young Internet users today. In addition to the social networking functions, more space has been created for news and entertainment.
