NET 11: Module 3 - Web 2.0

Ok so, task is to look at two different sites, one is a simple HTML list of bookmarks the other is a list of bookmarks through the website Blinklist. First one representing Web 1.0, second Web 2.0.

What is the difference between the two?

Aesthetically the Blinklist one is far better, its easy to read, well laid out and easy to navigate. The simple HTML page does the job, but its a static page. In order to change the contents of the HTML list the HTML itself has to be edited, whereas the Blinklist list merely takes a few clicks. The Blinklist option allows anyone that can access the web to be able to create a list of bookmarks, no HTML or CSS knowledge is required.

What are the benefits?

The benefits of the Blinklist option is that anyone can do it, you just sign up download an extension for your browser (if you want to) and start adding. The content of Blinklist is also kept 'off site', which means that if your harddrive fails and you lose all your data, you won't lose your bookmarks. This also means that you can have access to them from any computer, anywhere in the world.

The HTML option gives you greater flexibility as you're in control of every aspect of it. It is also held on a server of your choosing, meaning that it can be as public or private as you wish. I'd say that the greatest benefit of the HTML list is control, you're in control of it all.

Which format do you think you would like better and why?

I like the Blinklist option better, its quick easy and no fuss. Sure the HTML gives you greater control and all but unless there is a specific need for a completely custom page, the HTML is to much of a hassle for something so simple.