1. Why use Web 2.0? Web 2.0 represents an important step in the evolution of Internet-based tools, and in the years ahead, it's likely to have a major impact on the way information is managed and distributed within your company.
2. Web 2.0 features:
2.1. search
2.2. links
2.3. extensions
3. Businesses that use web 2.0
3.1. Myspace
3.2. Youtube
3.3. Flicker
4. What is Web 2.0? Web 2.0 is associated with web applications that facilitate interactive information sharing on the world wide web.
5. Web 2.0 advantages:
5.1. Advantages:
5.1.1. With Web 2.0, information can be pulled from a number of different places, and it can be personalized to meet the needs of a single user.
5.1.2. The population as a whole would become more informed.
5.1.3. Applications can be built on the existing applications that comprise the Web 2.0 interface.
5.1.4. Information will flow freely, and people can express their ideas without fear of repression.
5.2. Disadvantages
5.2.1. Dependence.You become heavily dependent on web 2.0
5.2.2. Many web services will be offered for free, they won't be secure, and they could easily be targeted by hackers.
6. Technologies and services that distinguish web2.0.
6.1. Cloud computing
6.1.1. Stored on remote servers on a network
6.2. Software mashups
6.2.1. Resulting software of companies customized applications
6.3. Widgets
6.3.1. small software programs that can be added to web pages
6.4. Blogs
6.4.1. Informal yet structured website
6.5. RSS
6.5.1. RSS is used to keep up with your favourite blogs without constantly checking for updates
6.6. Wikis
6.6.1. Collaborative web sites