WP3 YouTube Q&A

How big of an audience does YouTube reach?

Bigger than any TV network.

How many countries is YouTube in?

It is localized in over 88 countries.

How many users does YouTube have?

Over 1 billion.

Is YouTube one of the most visited websites in the world?

Yes, it is the second most visited website on the world wide web.

What year did YouTube launch?

2005.

What type of video-sharing website did YouTube start out as?

A storage unit for personal videos.

Why did YouTube start changing in terms of the type of content that was being posted on it?

Web 2.0.

What does YouTube's "About" Page say about its mission as a video platform?

YouTube's about page states that their "mission is to give everyone a voice," and that "the world is a better place when we listen, share and build community through our stories"

What age range is most of YouTube's audience?

Young adults aged 18-29; over three-quarters of people within this age range report streaming or downloading video.