Wikis, Blogs and Social Networks

Web 2.0 terminology and examples

• Allow users to create web pages• Groups can edit the same pages• Create new pages, hyperlinks, cross links

between internal pages, add images, video, audio, flash and other tools and widgets

• Examples: PB WIKI; Wetpaint WIKI, Google Sites

WIKIS

• A website maintained by an individual• Journal-like features for regular commentary,

description of events, audio-visual materials• Displayed in reverse-chronological order• Interactive: ability for readers to leave

comments• Photoblog, sketchblog, vlog (video blog),

podcast (audio blog), MP3 blog (music blog)

BLOGS

• MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Bebo, Friendster • Connecting with friends, making new friends• Cater to specific interests, provide various

features: blogs, calendars, games, photo and music sharing, widgets

• Customizable profile, comments, invitations

SOCIAL NETWORKING