Youtube started as a dating service and Netflix did doorstep delivery of DVDs

Forget viral videos, live gaming, live streaming and online shopping. These companies started out with the weirdest business plans ever. Thankfully, they changed their minds in time to realise their true potential and gave birth to some of the greatest online platforms the world has ever seen.

Here’s a look at the initial business plan of these 5 great online media platforms available today.

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