Understanding Web 2.0 Terminology -- Part 2

In the first part of this article, I explained some of the most common phrases associated with Web 2.0. Here are some more explanations that should help you cut through the jargon.

Read/Write Web

The internet is no longer a place where users simply view content. Web 2.0 means that users can contribute and publish all kinds of content, thus the read/write web.

RSS

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a web content syndication format that allows you to publish and distribute web content. RSS feeds allow updates to be delivered to subscribed users' desktops.

Social Networking

This generally refers to activities on Web 2.0 websites such as MySpace and FaceBook. These websites allow you to connect and communicate with new and existing friends and colleagues, share information, join groups and more.

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[peterpan2k]

I think you're an amazing person. We need more people like you in this brand new/crazy industry.

People are mostly doing things without understending them. There's a lot of hype about nothing out there ... something of a "hype" currency being bought and sold for lots of cash, but it will saturate soon unless we mature.

Thank you.