Web 2.0 Tools

I had no idea that I was so "with it", technologically speaking. I've been using several Web 2.0 tools all along, even when I didn't know what Web 2.0 tools were. I use Craigslist, Google Maps, and Facebook almost daily. My favorite thing about them is that they are so easy to use and manuver through. I remember back in the day when I was in college, I had to create a web page for one of my classes. I tell you what, that was one of the most difficult things I ever had to do in college. It was so hard! After many stressful hours, I completed my web page only to find that I had lost all of my information and had to start from scratch. Yikes! Luckily those days are long gone and it is incredibly simple to use internet tools.

Today I decided to take a look at some unfamiliar Web 2.0 tools.

I really enjoyed Last.fm. It's a Web tool for music. I entered my favorite artist (Aimee Mann, for those interested). One of my favorite songs began playing--great blogging music, I might add. I was directed to her bio, plus given a list of other similar artist I might like. Very cool.

I enjoy reading, so I took a look at Lulu.com. In the past when I've been trying to decide on a new book to read, I would aimlessly search the Internet for ideas. Lulu.com has officially ended that search method. Here I can effortlessly search through best sellers--both past and present, read customer reviews, search by topic/genre...the search possibilities are endless, yet very managable and user-friendly.

Go Web 2.0!