What is Web 2.0 o

What is Web 2.0 o - Finding a Good Web Designer

Web 2.0 o is actually Web 2.0 and not Web 2.o using a zero instead of the letter O. Understanding what this means is the begining of understanding how to find a good web designer.

Finding a good web designer can be a real challenge. If you try searching for one by using any search engine your search will be endless. So, to narrow your search you might try seeking a web designer in your local area.

One of the main benefits of working with someone locally is that you can meet with them in person. This will allow you to get to know them on a more personal level. I have many clients who I've built websites for that live in my area. Sometimes we've discussed how to develop their website over lunch, my favorite way to work.

There are several things you should be looking for in a web designer today. What you look for in some cases may have to do with what you can afford. However, I must warn you, that old saying, "You get what you pay for" is to some extent true.

I say some extent because there are some people who know how to design web sites, but it's more like a hobby, not a business. Perhaps a friend of yours can do your site for free, or very low cost. This is great is you're building a web site for fun or maybe just a site to show off your own hobbies.

Depending on your friends skill, this can be a very bad idea if you're actually wanting to develop a business web site.

The other problem you can run into is feeling rather awkward if you are not happy with the design, but it's your best friend or your friends, friend, and you don't want to hurt their feelings.

If you want to go the distance and actually hire a web designer, you want to look for a designer who understands what Web 2.0 is. Many people, including some web designers, don't actually know what Web 2.0 is. Some think it's some sort of new web design, a new program, or it's a new requirement in the html, php, etc...

Web 2.0 is really all about interaction. Before blogs, the Internet was rather static. Your interaction with any web site was mostly through email. Forums have been around longer than Blogs, but forums are much more difficult to build and maintain than blogs. Blogs can be managed by anyone that can type and follow simple directions.

Web 2.0 offers a way for people to interact through blogs, video, pod casts, social bookmarking, and places like Myspace and Facebook etc.... Simply put, Web 2.0 is an Interactive Internet. There are a variety of ways you can use Web 2.0 to enhance your web site both on and off your site.

Your web designer should know how to help you build your business through a variety of Web 2.0 mediums. You don't need to use every medium, but understanding each of the available types of interactive mediums available and how to use them effectively will increase your the success of your business online.

When it comes to web design, it is a wise decision to know what you need and what you're paying for. What is web 2.0 o? It's Web 2.0 and it's many different types of Interactive Mediums using both on site and off.

Until next time,
Chrisi Darrington