Internet gaining grounds gradually, any new easily accessible tool that comes to be known is accepted by all web users. With the advent of various platforms for the easy use of internet, many people were getting used to web 1.0; but when the next version evolved, it entirely replaced web 1.0 all because it could involve the internet surfers besides the webmasters. It has people from every corner of the world to become a part of one large community. Consequently the web culture has been revolutionized with Web 2.0 touching the internet ground. A few of the changeovers are defined below:
- When Web 1.0 was in use, it was Double Click dominating the online advertising services, but with Web 2.0, Google Ad Sense is taking the hold.
- Flickr surpass Ofoto because of its easy-to-run capability with web 2.0 applications.
- With the advent of Web 2.0, came the concept of blogging which intends to be interactive giving all information about yourself or your company. This was initially done through the personal websites on the Web 1.0 platform.
- In Web 1.0, only publishing of articles or content was possible, but with Web 2.0 participation of writers is facilitated.
- MP3.com, build on Web 1.0 platform, could only allow users to gather information about music, songs, artists etc, but Napster.com that is build upon Web 2.0 platform, allows people to easily share their MP3 files among each other without worrying about copyright issues.
- Britannica Online, on the Web 1.0 medium, served the purpose of online research results but when Web 2.0 came into being, Wikipedia proved to serve this purpose better because it involves contribution.
Thus we see that the elements that differentiate Web 2.0 from Web 1.0 are numerous. Moreover, if we try to look into the benefits of Web 2.0, we find that it enhances user interface, increases interactivity, and allows the ease to get connected.
So what are you waiting for?? Give your suggestions or comments and stay tuned for the next version.
By: Shabana