Web 2.0

Web 2.0 is a new generation of websites which are dedicated to interaction and influencing its users into participation. Instead of 1.0 websites which are text based only and just intended for the user to read and instead of interrelate. 2.0 sites however allow for:

• Control
  
• Communication with others
  
• Socialization
  
• Creativity and expression
  
• Higher efficiency


• Generally creates a more real and interesting environment for people to understand and rely on

In today's generation, the majority of websites come under the umbrella of 2.0. Interactive sites in fact have twice the popularity of 1.0, and increase in users every single day. Examples include:

• Facebook, Myspace, Bebo, You tube, Twitter, Ebay, Deviant Art, Blogger (coincidently), Wikipedia, Windows live Flickr, Msn, Imdb, etc.

You tube is an interactive website because it allows users to post their own videos, as well as sharing opinions and views on other peoples posts.

Facebook is interactive because eacher user is enabled to set up their own profile, crete information about themselves, as well as partipating in games, quizes, forums, and being able to communicate with other people at the same time.

Blogger is interactive for simular reasons as facebook. Profiles, or blogs (such as this one) can be set up to express views, and opinions, whilst viewing other peoples blogs, and communicating online.