Web 2.0 is so 1999. Some people are clamoring for Web 3.0. Talk about jumping the gun, a lot of the internet population, my parents included, are still getting their feet wet with Facebook. So, let’s take a step back…
This post is geared towards those just diving into the new age of the internet, so don’t flame me if you’re onto the next best thing.
One of the great things Web 2.0 has fostered is this communal sharing and generation of knowledge. Today, we’re specifically talking about social bookmarking, one of many aspects of Web 2.0.
What is social bookmarking?
The basic concept is this: rather than go out and scour your top 5 news sites for articles that interest you, you visit one site with your keywords and find articles that other people, who share your social interests, have marked as being worth the read.
With a few keystrokes, you have access to an infinite number of articles from an infinite number of websites based on your preferences.
Now, this is different than searching “Presidential Inauguration” on Google, which will turn up sites based on what Google says. Rather, your search is specific to articles that other users have identified as being worth the read.
There are a number of services that provide this function, and two specifically that you should become acquainted with:
Both services offer free accounts and will help you get started in this new collaborative internet experience. And if you’re still wondering what the heck we’re talking about, just check out the “Social Bookmarking in Plain English” video below:
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