Web 2.0 Babble
Author: Andrew Corner

The seeming collapse of cyberspace in 2001 became a point upon
which web trends turned. People predicted the end of the cyber
era. However, this is all part of a vicious technological cycle
of peak trends and shakeouts. It is at this point, that real
success is measured. And the development of Web 2.0 is just
that.The concept began with the premise that contrary to
speculations of web-crashing, the Web or the Internet is more
promising and needed than ever. The steady rate of development,
and coming out of new sites and programs are taken as signs of a
stronger Web space. This was taken into consideration by
MediaLive International and the O'Reily Team in developing the
concept of Web 2.0. However, the passing years have tangled the
meaning of the concept. Disagreements about its meaning added to
the general mayhem. What exactly is Web 2.0, and how does it
differ from the Internet of the past (Web 1.0)?

Their main difference is that Web 2.0 strives to make the web
space more personalized and interactive. Whereas Web 1.0 uses
static HTML, the 2.0 version offers blog publishing which is
highly interactive and dynamic. Web 2. 0 also tries to
un-complicate the web experience so even newbies won't feel
intimidated by the many links and complicated web designs. As a
result, Web 2.0 prioritizes navigability and simplicity in
website design. Moreover, sites can be managed by several
authors rather than an exclusive group of Internet
professionals.

Personal sites are also out of Web 2.0 together with the
guessing game that comes with domain names. Personal blogs
wherein the owner can post whatever interests him is the "in"
thing. Plus, blog readers can comment on whatever the writer
wrote, thus, the experience is kept active and dynamic. In
addition, SEOs also make it easy to find information and
websites. With Web 2.0, cyberspace can live up to its tag as an
info superhighway.Other innovations on Web 2.0 version are the
use of syndication and folksonomy. With this new applications,
directories are no longer needed. Plus, new infoware are in
constant beta. Software are easily available in the Internet
rather than sold as separate items. Web 2.0 is easier on the
user as compared to the older version. This makes Web 2.0 a
stronger, steadier, and wider space wherein everyone can find a
niche for himself.


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