Let’s face it, if you ask anyone in the street about RSS,
widgets, API or wiki, many won’t know it. They will think you are speaking an
alien language that is beyond their comprehension. Evan an internet savvy
person will show a blank face when you ask such questions. Hence, facebook, a
social network which is ahead of the pack is trying to provide awareness among
individuals.
Here are some ways in which Facebook is Generating Awareness about Web 2.0
Wikis- Wikis is a
place where everyone can share and edit the information provided he has access
to the account. This notion of collaboration and participation turns out to be
more productive and useful for all the members of the community.
To make this concept popular Facebook has added a new
concept Groups. According, to this concept, you can start a conversation; add
images, commentary, etc. Furthermore, administrators have a right to hold your
comment for moderation.
Blog- A blog is a
stack of information that adds value to reader’s knowledge. In the similar way,
you can add note on the facebook where you can express your opinions in a
chronological order also known as weblog.
User Generated
Content- The name in itself is self explanatory; yet it needs an explanation.
An example of user generated content is photos, videos, and audio clips. Not
only, Facebook allows you to add photos and videos in a convenient manner, but
it also provides a powerful video experience.
API- It is an
acronym for application user interface. It allows you to integrate your
services by tapping into the facebook data.
Micro Blogging- Micro
Blogging has revolutionized the web 2.0 world. Through micro blogging sites like
Twitter and Tumblr, you can update the status message about your mood,
lifestyle, or anything that interests you.
Facebook has introduced status updates to keep an edge over
its competitors.
Widget- It adds value
to the content and the publisher. It can be in the form of a poll or anything that
grabs reader’s attention. On the similar basis, facebook has added application,
wherein user can add a given application on the profile page through which he
can see others and interact with others.
RSS- RSS is an
acronym for Really Simple Syndication. Facebook has introduced this protocol
within its site as well. Anyone can subscribe to RSS feeds and remain updated
about another’s user notes.
Wrap Up
Facebook is just putting old wine in a new bottle and that
too in a remarkable way. Kudos! to the technicians of facebook.
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