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Web 2.0 Usages Explained: Blogs, Wikis, Networks

Blogs are periodically updated websites that compile chronological entries from one or more authors on topics like news and entertainment. Microblogs allow users to publish short text updates using services like Twitter. Wikis are websites that allow users to collaboratively create, edit, and delete content. Social networks refer to online services that allow users to create public profiles and connect with others. Networking involves creating a group of contacts to share information and services for mutual benefit.

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Web 2.0 Usages Explained: Blogs, Wikis, Networks

Blogs are periodically updated websites that compile chronological entries from one or more authors on topics like news and entertainment. Microblogs allow users to publish short text updates using services like Twitter. Wikis are websites that allow users to collaboratively create, edit, and delete content. Social networks refer to online services that allow users to create public profiles and connect with others. Networking involves creating a group of contacts to share information and services for mutual benefit.

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Question 2: Define each of the following Web 2.

0 usages: blogs;
microblogs; wikis; social networks and networking. Include an
example of each to support your answer. (~250 Words)

Blog: The word blog has been derived from the combination of two words, i.e., web and log. It is a
periodically updated website which compiles articles or text from several or one author in
chronological order. In other words, it is a website that is similar an online journal that consists of
individual created chronological entries. Blogs specifically focus on subjects like news,
entertainment, economic, etc. and provide users with comment area or forums, so as to make users
talk about these subjects or postings. Blogs are used as a personal diary or journal.

Social Networks These are web services that allow individuals to create a public or semi-public
profile within the online platform, while also allowing for the definition of a list of users which share
some form of contact
Wiki This is a type of website where users create, edit, delete or change content; this is an interactive,
easy and quick way to make a webpage.

A type of blog that lets users publish short text updates. Bloggers can usually use a number of service for the
updates including instant messaging, e-mail, or Twitter. The posts are calledmicroposts, while the act of using
these services to update your blog is called microblogging.

Creating a group of acquaintances and associates and keeping it active through regular communication for mutual benefit.
Networking is based on the question "How can I help?" and not with "What can I get?"

a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common
interest

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