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  • What is Web 2.0 - How Web 2.0 Is Defining SocietyUpdated: Mon Jul 21 17:13:47 2008
    Web 2.0 is the move toward a more social, collaborative, interactive and responsive web. It is a change in the philosophy of web companies and web developers, but more than that, Web 2.0 is a chan…
  • Barack Obama Web Strategy - How Barack Obama Is Using Web 2.0 to Ru…Updated: Tue Jul 15 21:22:47 2008
    Barack Obama's web strategy is at the center of his campaign and is a driving force in his grass roots efforts. From social media savvy to social networking, Obama is using Web 2.0 to run for Pres…
  • What is a Wiki - Wikis Explained - Understanding WikiUpdated: Mon Jul 14 19:54:06 2008
    A beginner's guide to understanding what a wiki is and why wikis have become such a popular source of information gathering and knowledge sharing…
  • Hubpages vs Squidoo - The Battle of the Web HubsUpdated: Thu Jul 10 21:44:53 2008
    Hubpages and Squidoo host web hubs, which can be described as commercialized versions of wiki pages. They allow anyone to create a hub of information and make money through content advertisements …
  • What is Social Media - What are Social Media SitesUpdated: Thu Jul 10 15:52:15 2008
    Social media is a phrase that is tossed around a lot these days but can be difficult to pinpoint based on how broad a term social media is and individual opinions as to what it entails…
  • A List of Wiki Sites by CategoryUpdated: Wed Jul 9 22:59:33 2008
    The wiki list is a list of wiki sites and wiki farms by category including reference, entertainment, game, among others…
  • Web Trends - Web 2.0 and Social Media Articles, News and CommentaryUpdated: Mon Jul 7 21:30:16 2008
    Web 2.0 and social media news, tutorials on social networking and social bookmarking, guides to using widgets, tutorials on using web 2.0 in the office, information on social shopping, and a compre…
  • Book Social NetworksUpdated: Mon Jul 7 21:20:45 2008
    Book social networks are those focused on reading and sharing books with others through book lists and reviews. Not only are these book-based social networks a great way to share good books, they…
  • BookTribes Profile - What is BookTribes?Created: Mon Jul 7 20:27:05 2008
    Booktribes is a social network devoted to readers with a goal of allowing users to discover great new books. You can search through their database for books, read reviews, and see what other book…
  • LibraryThing Profile - What is LibraryThing?Created: Mon Jul 7 20:09:52 2008
    Any avid reader will find LibraryThing to be a great way to organize their reading list. By interacting with Amazon and the Library of Congress, books can be easily added and arranged on a virtual…
  • Reader2 Profile - What is Reader2?Created: Mon Jul 7 19:57:32 2008
    Reader2 is a social network devoted to books that allows you to tag your books with a keyword and categorize them any way you want. You can interact with friends, display your book lists on your o…
  • Shelfari Profile - What is Shelfari?Created: Mon Jul 7 19:26:59 2008
    Shelfari is a social network devoted to create a global community of book lovers by encouraging users to discuss and share their favorite books with friends and strangers. There mission is to &quo…
  • ConnectViaBooks Profile - What is ConnectViaBooks?Updated: Mon Jul 7 19:09:04 2008
    ConnectViaBooks is a social network where book lovers can find other people who enjoy similar books. Publishing and sharing book lists allows users to connect with others, and by writing reviews, …
  • BookCrossing Profile - What is BookCrossing?Updated: Mon Jul 7 19:07:25 2008
    BookCrossing is a social network where members release books back into the public by leaving them on park benches, at the gym or at school…
  • Revish Profile - What is Revish?Created: Mon Jul 7 19:05:44 2008
    Revish is a book reviewing social network that allows you to create a journal of the books you have read and write reviews of your favorite books…
  • Goodreads Profile - What is Goodreads?Created: Mon Jul 7 18:35:42 2008
    The goal of Goodreads is to find good reads, those books that leave you satisfied and/or wanting more. It is also about avoiding bad reads, which are books that aren't worth the paper they are pr…
  • Book Exchange - A List of Book Exchange WebsitesCreated: Mon Jul 7 16:32:07 2008
    A book exchange is a great way to save money for avid readers and is a great way to save a tree. This article lists book exchange websites…
  • How to Use Google News to Build a Custom RSS FeedUpdated: Wed Jul 2 15:47:53 2008
    An article explaining how to use Google news to create a custom RSS feed that will scour the news for any subject you are interested in finding…
  • A List of Mobile Web BrowsersUpdated: Tue Jul 1 16:26:13 2008
    A list of different web browsers available for mobile devices including multi-platform browsers such as Opera and Thunderhawk, operating system specific browsers such as Internet Explorer, and plat…
  • FindNearby - Find a Wii Before Christmas - Shopping for Hard-To-Find…Updated: Mon Jun 30 15:30:04 2008
    A profile of FindNearby.net, a web mashup that combines data from Amazon, Ebay, and other shopping venues with Google Maps to create a visual representation of nearby deals…
  • 20 Really Cool Websites To Help Cure BoredomUpdated: Thu Jun 26 16:38:01 2008
    A list of 20 really cool websites for wasting time that will cure boredom. Everything from satirical news to customized Internet radio to creating your own social network…
  • Wix Profile - What is Wix?Created: Thu Jun 26 15:22:45 2008
    Wix is an online Flash development studio that uses a drag-and-drop interface to allow people without any knowledge of Flash to quickly and easily create Flash websites. …

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