Web
2.0, the term coined by Tim O'Reilly in 2001 perfectly describes the
new version of Internet and its changing environment! Some also term
Web 2.0 as the Internet Revolution that made world wide web a common
platform for all! A perfect platform where everyone can equally
inter-communicate, trade, share information and do much more online
things in far better and advanced ways.
Web 2.0: Changing Face of Internet
Previously, Web content used to be quite static, any change on the
web
page used to be seen after refreshing the browser. In addition,
websites used to come up unavoidable ads before the page display! Even
most of the website had some extent of complex presentations that made
users wait due to longer load time and buffering! There many things
more that really is completely reversed in the times of Web 2.0.
However, in the era of Web 2.0 things are pretty different and
convenient! Now, Dynamic content has made this virtual place full of
life and motional. Now one can view the changes without even refreshing
the browser. Like when we register with certain sites and fill user
name, it instantly on the same page, same browser informs whether the
username is available or not. Websites seem to be now full of zing and
entertaining. Users enjoy surfing into fast and real time moving
websites. Latest flash designs and animations have been the
life-breeder into the websites!
Ajax, XML and different developing styles have enhanced the presence of
websites and their presentations! Textures, Shades, templates, themes
or anything else; in the times of Web 2.0, websites have realistic
colors and presence!
Web 2.0: Website Speaks
The very significant and beneficial changes have been the increased
role of users! Most of the websites now talk and interact to the
visitors rather lecture their offerings and services. Even users have
shown a great zeal to participate into the online world.
Wikipedia, eBay, Craigslist, Skype, del.icio.us, dodgeball and AdSense;
there are many websites that run on the participations of users and
their contributions.
* Blogs have filled the online world with loads of buzz! Blogs have
been one of the simplest ways for any individual to approach the world
in own fashions. Post a Comment, Feedback, Quotes and many more
elements added in the webpage has made users participate in the things
and matters of website!
* Social Networking websites like Myspace, Orkut, Facebook and many
more have let users make online communities based on their likes and
choices. People from different backgrounds and locations can easily
share data, info, pics and lot more. Talking, Discussion, Debating and
much more, these social networking is used for scores of purposes now!
Web 2.0: Internet Marketing
Nowadays websites have the best opportunities attract the users and
customers. Whether be promotions or sales; Web 2.0 comprises loads of
new tactic and strategies!
Search Engine Marketing is one of the major do's in the Web 2.0 times.
Sharing links or collaborated websites or linked texts are some of the
new tactic used nowadays. Also, things like PPC and paid advertisements
have enhanced more business scopes and exposures! Designs or content;
most of the elements are created keeping in mind of Search Engine
Criteria.
In addition, B2B, C2C, C2B portals have also been major boosters for
business at domestic and international levels. Press Releases, Blogs,
RSS and others have enhanced the chances of business visibility!
Web 2.0, candidly speaking improved version of Internet has equaled the
chances and opportunities to everyone! Whether be individual, company,
community or any other; Web 2.0 has been the best time for everyone to
grow!