Hyves
For many 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. Terms such as doodles, whatevs, gadgets and tips are inseparable from Hyves.
The site was acquired by the Telegraaf Media Group in 2010 for about 40 million euros. Due to the increased popularity of Facebook, many users left Hyves, and the site is now especially popular with young Internet users. In addition to the social networking functions, more space has been created for news and entertainment.
