Startup: what is web 2.0

Web 2.0 is a hype term that began appearing in internet news articles in 2005 (O'Reilly). Michael Platt (2006) suggests that Web 2.0 is about:
- Network and devices as a platform
- Data consumption and remixing
- Continuous update
- Rich and interactive UI
- Architecture of participation
Step 1: Defining Web 2.0 
- Find out about Web 2.0 using the provided. Answering the following questions:
- What is web 2.0?
- What are the features of web 2.0? (O’Reilly outlines 7 principles)
- What are some examples of Web 2.0 applications – how do they use the principles/characteristics you have identified?
- Take notes from the sources provided to answer these questions. Make sure that you accurately record what information came from what source.
Step 2: How is your company a Web 2.0 company? 
- Read the Bulletin article (Oct 24, 2006) to get an Australian perspective on the Web 2.0 business developments
- Write a brief overview (750 words) of Web 2.0 indicating how your company is a web 2.0 developer? Make sure you include:
- a definition of Web 2.0 (appropriately acknowledged)
- features of Web 2.0 (acknowledged as appropriate)
- how your company is planning to develop Web 2.0 apps.
- Document requirements
- Your 750 word overview should be a web friendly text that is included in your website
- All sources used to write the paper should be appropriately using Harvard Style
- Include a at the end of the document
- Information from sources consulted are
- At least should be consulted for this paper including one online periodical