Web 2.0 technology

1. Web 2.0 site

1.1. Web 2.0 site allows its users to interact with other users or to change website content.

2. E-Commerce

2.1. this makes for convenient shopping, as a client can order an item from the business web page and it will be delivered

2.1.1. Example: Kalahari.net

3. Advertising

3.1. competitions can be held to make the business known everywhere

3.1.1. Example: Sun international hosted a competition over facebook for 9 people to win a key to the city, this advertised the product and sold the business as a whole

4. web pages can be created

4.1. businesses can use web pages to advertise their products and their name

4.1.1. New node

4.2. allow the public to get an inside look into the business

5. Social networking

5.1. facebook

5.1.1. keep in touch with clients and inform them of upcoming sales and events

5.2. myspace

5.3. twitter

5.4. mxit

5.5. friendster

6. Advantages

6.1. Search

6.1.1. allows the user to find information through keywords and phrases

6.1.1.1. Example: Google

6.2. Links

6.2.1. bridges the gap between the clients and the business as well as direct links from one web page to another

6.2.1.1. Example: Click up

6.3. Sharing

6.3.1. Allows people to connect through the internet and share up to the minute news

6.3.1.1. Example: Facebook

6.4. News updates

6.4.1. updating the current news so that businesses can be informed

6.4.1.1. Example: news24.com