Comments on: The Myth, Reality & Future of Web 2.0 http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:03:27 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: My 3 Loves: Past and Future | Amy Rauen - EDTEC 795B http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-965712 My 3 Loves: Past and Future | Amy Rauen - EDTEC 795B Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:06:43 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-965712 <p>[...] active users). In the future, Web 2.0 technologies will expand further into the world of the workplace, personalize and connect vast amounts of information, become more 3-dimensional, and change the [...]</p> [...] active users). In the future, Web 2.0 technologies will expand further into the world of the workplace, personalize and connect vast amounts of information, become more 3-dimensional, and change the [...]

]]> By: Using the Web2.0 Bandwagon to Jumpstart a Real Business : Performancing http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-959972 Using the Web2.0 Bandwagon to Jumpstart a Real Business : Performancing Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:10:09 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-959972 <p>[...] you’re a bit lost, go check out Om’s summary of the 53k meme that was doing the rounds a couple of weeks [...]</p> [...] you’re a bit lost, go check out Om’s summary of the 53k meme that was doing the rounds a couple of weeks [...]

]]> By: Eric Kotonya http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-959062 Eric Kotonya Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:39:27 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-959062 <p>Most Web 2.0 companies are built on foundations of adventure and excitement. That is not sustainable. Robust, mature offerings are few - for that reason, many Web 2.0 startups dont last.</p> <p>There is immense untapped opportunity - specifically 1 - PUSH INTERNET the social networking thing has pushed internet growth exponentially - this has made it impossible to really search the internet using traditional search engines - a "push-to-user" internet search engine would be desirable, as a replacement to the current pull technology offered by google, yahoo, msn...</p> <p>2 - MASS E-COMMERCE building a business and earning online is still difficult - there is SSL, payment gateways, earnings remittance, cash backs, sold goods delivery and instant availability of detailed product information to the customer to worry about. The first Web 2.0 to simplify this process will definitely possible will fly.</p> Most Web 2.0 companies are built on foundations of adventure and excitement. That is not sustainable. Robust, mature offerings are few – for that reason, many Web 2.0 startups dont last.

There is immense untapped opportunity – specifically 1 – PUSH INTERNET the social networking thing has pushed internet growth exponentially – this has made it impossible to really search the internet using traditional search engines – a “push-to-user” internet search engine would be desirable, as a replacement to the current pull technology offered by google, yahoo, msn…

2 – MASS E-COMMERCE building a business and earning online is still difficult – there is SSL, payment gateways, earnings remittance, cash backs, sold goods delivery and instant availability of detailed product information to the customer to worry about. The first Web 2.0 to simplify this process will definitely possible will fly.

]]> By: alexanderhorre http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-888781 alexanderhorre Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:27:30 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-888781 <p>Web 2.0 has a marketing slogan is dying, yes. It's bread and butter isn't. Most importantly, a better name is within the slogan's definition: a social web. It's all about user-generated content, or co-creation of content and experience within interactive communities, affiliation and accreditation.</p> Web 2.0 has a marketing slogan is dying, yes. It’s bread and butter isn’t. Most importantly, a better name is within the slogan’s definition: a social web. It’s all about user-generated content, or co-creation of content and experience within interactive communities, affiliation and accreditation.

]]> By: What Getting Buzzed Says About Yahoo - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-888753 What Getting Buzzed Says About Yahoo - GigaOM Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:22:39 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-888753 <p>[...] At the risk of repeating myself, Yahoo’s core business now is “audience.” The company instead of trying to out -Google Google, needs to beat itself and figure out new ways to keep the audience growing. The first step is of course acknowledging that is a content company. The next one - figuring out new engagement and audience grabbing ways. [...]</p> [...] At the risk of repeating myself, Yahoo’s core business now is “audience.” The company instead of trying to out -Google Google, needs to beat itself and figure out new ways to keep the audience growing. The first step is of course acknowledging that is a content company. The next one – figuring out new engagement and audience grabbing ways. [...]

]]> By: Jennifer http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-872327 Jennifer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:42:22 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-872327 <p>I've been experimenting with various collaboration & document sharing tools and have discovered an excellent site. It is a very user friendly, web-based application that is well worth taking the time to explore. Take a few minutes and look at Projjex.com. The tutorials are excellent & you don't need to be a Rocket Scientist to figure out how to use it. It even offers a free version so you can try it on for size.</p> I’ve been experimenting with various collaboration & document sharing tools and have discovered an excellent site. It is a very user friendly, web-based application that is well worth taking the time to explore. Take a few minutes and look at Projjex.com. The tutorials are excellent & you don’t need to be a Rocket Scientist to figure out how to use it. It even offers a free version so you can try it on for size.

]]> By: Wiersze http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-826989 Wiersze Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:14:59 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-826989 <p>Web 2.0 is a great stuff, i have it on my sites and a like it!</p> Web 2.0 is a great stuff, i have it on my sites and a like it!

]]> By: Bad Penny » Web2.0 and history recurring http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-717997 Bad Penny » Web2.0 and history recurring Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:05:11 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-717997 <p>[...] Yeah. Sure they have. Right. [...]</p> [...] Yeah. Sure they have. Right. [...]

]]> By: Domonic Mongello http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-646956 Domonic Mongello Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:12:00 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-646956 <p>This post was started one year ago, has the argument changed? Not really, but what really surprises me is why the basics of every business not being applied to most Web 2.0 start ups. Make money, profit... The fact is most Web 2.0 start ups can be started for less than $10,000. This includes, beta portal, business plan, corp, bank account, etc... but one thing for sure, without a plan to make profit it is earmarked for failure.</p> This post was started one year ago, has the argument changed? Not really, but what really surprises me is why the basics of every business not being applied to most Web 2.0 start ups. Make money, profit… The fact is most Web 2.0 start ups can be started for less than $10,000. This includes, beta portal, business plan, corp, bank account, etc… but one thing for sure, without a plan to make profit it is earmarked for failure.

]]> By: Terrie’s Niche Money Blog | Myth, Reality or Future of Web 2.0 http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-421892 Terrie’s Niche Money Blog | Myth, Reality or Future of Web 2.0 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:14:02 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-421892 <p>[...] forgettable permutations of some of the more established players such as Flickr, You Tube or Digg.read more | digg story Thank you for reading this post. You can now Leave A Comment (0) or Leave A [...]</p> [...] forgettable permutations of some of the more established players such as Flickr, You Tube or Digg.read more | digg story Thank you for reading this post. You can now Leave A Comment (0) or Leave A [...]

]]> By: Scott M. Britner http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51420 Scott M. Britner Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:50:32 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51420 <p>What else can there be but "me-too" ideas?</p> <p>We sing praises of Google but it was just a search engine with a million dollar bankroll and good marketing.</p> <p>We sing praises of YouTube but it was just a video site with a million dollar bankroll and copyrighted material people wanted to watch.</p> <p>I applaud anyone willing to get off there a** and take action on their ideas - especially in the face of others putting them down because they're not "innovative".</p> <p>BlueMountain was just an electronic greeting card. Sold for millions.</p> <p>Flikr was just pictures. Sold for millions.</p> <p>The most boring, crappy idea can be worth millions in the hands of the right marketer.</p> <p>The most innovative idea can be worth $0.</p> <p>I guess it all really depends on how you define success. Is it about "making a difference" or is it about "making money". Because there is a Huge difference.</p> <p>Scott M. Britner $10,000 Dad on a $250,000 Mission www.PassionatePurpose.org</p> What else can there be but “me-too” ideas?

We sing praises of Google but it was just a search engine with a million dollar bankroll and good marketing.

We sing praises of YouTube but it was just a video site with a million dollar bankroll and copyrighted material people wanted to watch.

I applaud anyone willing to get off there a** and take action on their ideas – especially in the face of others putting them down because they’re not “innovative”.

BlueMountain was just an electronic greeting card. Sold for millions.

Flikr was just pictures. Sold for millions.

The most boring, crappy idea can be worth millions in the hands of the right marketer.

The most innovative idea can be worth $0.

I guess it all really depends on how you define success. Is it about “making a difference” or is it about “making money”. Because there is a Huge difference.

Scott M. Britner $10,000 Dad on a $250,000 Mission http://www.PassionatePurpose.org

]]> By: Scott Annan http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51418 Scott Annan Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:14:33 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51418 <p>Spot on!</p> <p>Absolutely right. I have met with dozens of executives from many industries from fortune-500 companies and they are saying the same thing: "Many (most!) of our applications are not critical to our company - they should be SIMPLE, INEXPENSIVE, and EFFECTIVE. And they should be able to evolve easily."</p> <p>I think these are the core principles driving the web2.0 movement and I think that companies are definitely ready to embrace it.</p> <p>Anyone who is interested in helping us introduce it to them, send us a note (send to info@mercurygrove.com).</p> <p>Great post!</p> Spot on!

Absolutely right. I have met with dozens of executives from many industries from fortune-500 companies and they are saying the same thing: “Many (most!) of our applications are not critical to our company – they should be SIMPLE, INEXPENSIVE, and EFFECTIVE. And they should be able to evolve easily.”

I think these are the core principles driving the web2.0 movement and I think that companies are definitely ready to embrace it.

Anyone who is interested in helping us introduce it to them, send us a note (send to info@mercurygrove.com).

Great post!

]]> By: Helen Price http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51416 Helen Price Mon, 21 Aug 2006 06:23:21 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51416 <p>I love what oreilly writes about web 2.0. Here is the link: http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html</p> I love what oreilly writes about web 2.0. Here is the link: http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html

]]> By: Brian Massey http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51414 Brian Massey Sat, 29 Jul 2006 03:56:46 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51414 <p>I run an audio production company. I use Zookoda to maintian subscriber lists and syndicate podcasts to non-RSS folks. Our feeds are tracked by Feedburner. Our popup player is AJAXTunes. Analytics by Google. I track my time with SlimTimer. I engage my clients with AirSet. These are all free Web 2.0 services and they form my online presence. If one goes away there is one to replace it. </p> <p>These sites are highly reactive to my requests and as a result they have user interfaces that work the way I do. Simple and direct.</p> <p>I see Web 2.0 as ideas manifest. Ideas are "a dime a dozen." Some are shared widely, others fade quietly, but all of them contribute in some way.</p> <p>I think Enterprise 2.0 will thank the 53561 companies for training a whole generation of integrators and users, esp. as more of the latter become the former.</p> I run an audio production company. I use Zookoda to maintian subscriber lists and syndicate podcasts to non-RSS folks. Our feeds are tracked by Feedburner. Our popup player is AJAXTunes. Analytics by Google. I track my time with SlimTimer. I engage my clients with AirSet. These are all free Web 2.0 services and they form my online presence. If one goes away there is one to replace it.

These sites are highly reactive to my requests and as a result they have user interfaces that work the way I do. Simple and direct.

I see Web 2.0 as ideas manifest. Ideas are “a dime a dozen.” Some are shared widely, others fade quietly, but all of them contribute in some way.

I think Enterprise 2.0 will thank the 53561 companies for training a whole generation of integrators and users, esp. as more of the latter become the former.

]]> By: Andrew Findlater http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51412 Andrew Findlater Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:28:59 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51412 <p>Hi Hope - medical librarian, I work for "medical publishing behemoth Elsevier" and would love to understand more about how we can improve stuff for you.</p> <p>Drop me a mail.</p> <p>andrew.findlater@rbi.co.uk</p> <p>ANdrew</p> Hi Hope – medical librarian, I work for “medical publishing behemoth Elsevier” and would love to understand more about how we can improve stuff for you.

Drop me a mail.

andrew.findlater@rbi.co.uk

ANdrew

]]> By: Dimitar Vesselinov http://gigaom.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51411 Dimitar Vesselinov Thu, 18 May 2006 20:39:13 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2006/05/13/the-myth-reality-future-of-web-20/#comment-51411 <p>The lack of innovation and imagination is a major problem for many web 2.0 startups. “Me-too” products, more of the same features, copycats…</p> The lack of innovation and imagination is a major problem for many web 2.0 startups. “Me-too” products, more of the same features, copycats…

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