Web 2.0 is a system which allows users to participate, converge and interact with information. This is with every users and the content itself. It is an upgraded version of Web 1.0 where the contributors had 100% control of the content and barely any interaction with the viewers. Web 2.0 makes sure that the content is controlled by the users for the users.
Examples of Web 2.0
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia where users can sign up and add and edit information of the subject. Users with no account are free to browse through articles.
Youtube.com
Youtube is an online video service where users from all over the world can upload videos. Different kinds of videos that include v-logs, short films, music videos etc. It has been a good source of exposure for users especially those that talent in the areas of video/film and music. General users are able to comment on other users uploaded videos and rate them.
Facebook.com
Facebook is a social networking website where users can create a profile and edit their personal information, add photos and videos. Users communicate by writing on other users walls. Users can also interact by updating "Status" via mobile phone if they have the facebook service on their mobile so others can know what they are doing or where they are at that present time.
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