WEB 2.0

Web 2.0 is a term given to the next generation of web development and design. The Web 2.0 era is defined by dynamic internet pages which encourage user participation and contribution. Reason for the generational  swap from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 is due to greater internet speeds, allowing for more complex and interactive pages to be developed and accessed. 

The main differences between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 is the idea that the viewer can interact with a webpage, instead of viewing a 1 dimensional page of information. 

Examples 

•  Facebook/ Myspace - Allows for viewer ownership of webpage where they can manipulate it to suit their personality 

•  Wikipedia - A massive information hive, where every internet user and read, edit and provide new information.

•  Youtube - The largest internet video sharing site, where users can create profiles, upload videos, leave comments, and subscribe to other users accounts.

•  Blogger - Everything on this page was created by a common internet user.

• The Summer Heights High Website - Allows for video downloads, and provide interactive games. ( a good example of a smaller website, which is heavily influenced by Web 2.0