Among the Internet community, the term “Web 2.0” has become a common buzzword. Often used in conversations by those who believe they know what the term means, while the unknowing ignorantly nod their heads pretending to be knowledgeable.
The real question is; do people truly have an understanding of the meaning of Web 2.0? With all the technical jargon that circulates among Internet savvy cliques, if asked to define the term, would any of them be able to? Some may say that it is referring to a new generation of designing style. Others may believe that it is a new level of interactivity, a kind of advanced coding structure, or even customer experience. The truth is Web 2.0 is a combination of all of these ideas.
The Birth of Web 2.0
In order to gain full knowledge of what Web 2.0 is, it helps to understand how the concept originated. The demise of dot-com in 2001 was a major turning point for the web. During a conference, Tim O’Reilly and MediaLive International both came to an agreement that with all the new applications and explosion of new sites, the web was more important than ever. The collapse of the dot-com seemed to have marked the turning point for the web and as a result, the Web 2.0 Conference was formed.
