Web 2.0 is a very important matter in today's world. You will find information about blogs, collaboration tools, the importance of Web 2.0, and how they can help us to be more knowledgeable.

1. WEB 2.0
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2. Blogs
• Technology
• Business
• Entertainment

3. Technology Blogs
• TechCrunch.com
• GadgetReview.com
• GigaOm

4. TechCrunch.com
TechCrunch is one of the most popular websites when talking about
new gadgets and technology news. This information keeps consumers
aware of the current technology tools; as well, this blog publishes
articles about new emerging companies (startups) that might create an
impact on the future of technologic advances. Thus, TechCrunch is
important because this valuable information allows us to be up-to-date,
and it also provides key information for investors who are interested in
the technology industry.

5. GadgetReview.com
Gadget Review is a blog composed of different experts who review a huge amount
of gadgets. Their premise is simple: “expert reviews that will help any consumer,
savvy or not, make the right purchase decision.” They provide consumer reviews,
top ten comparisons, and useful tutorials. Besides, its catalog includes top software
reviews, geeky gadgets, best home security systems, and the top gifts for any
occasion. This information is important because there are consumers who do not
have enough knowledge in gadgets, and when they want to buy a new item, they
need reviews from experts in order to make a excellent purchase according to their
needs.

6. GigaOm
Gigaom is currently one of the largest blogs worldwide. As their website states,
Their purpose is to humanize the impact of technology. Thus, they provide news
and analysis on Web 2.0, technologies and startups, social media, and gaming.
Besides, they make a deep insight on disruptive companies, people and trends.
This is important because it allows us to adapt in a fast-changing world, and
since technology becomes obsolete over time, we must be up-to-date with
current trends and news.

7. Business/Finance Blogs
• AllBusiness
• How to Change the World
• Calculated Risk

8. AllBusiness
Nowadays, entrepreneurs face different challenges, and AllBusiness.com is an
excellent tool to overcome them. It is considered one of the world’s largest
online resources for small businesses. AllBusiness.com provides essential tools
and resources to start, grow, and manage a business. The website includes real-
world expertise and practical advice from business experts. Consequently, All
Business has important information for entrepreneurs who want to open a
startup business and even those who have already established a firm. Managing
budgets, employees, and marketing issues might be a hard task, but this blog
has useful information to success.

9. How to Change the World
Guy Kawasaki’s blog motivates and inspires small business owners by providing
advice from his own experience aligned with reality. He explains about the art
of leading, keeping things simple, business models, and others. It is an
important blog because sometimes entrepreneurs will find themselves
discouraged from keeping their business when things get harder. However, he
provides practical information to stay motivated and, hence, success in a very
competitive business environment.

10. Calculated Risk
The site provides concise and very accessible summaries of all the key economic
data and developments. One of the reasons McBride is able to do this so well is
that he has an almost uncanny knack of recognizing which facts really matter.
He began the blog in 2005 because he saw a disaster brewing in the form of the
housing bubble, and tried his best to warn the rest of us of what was coming.

11. Entertainment Blogs
• E! Online
• Rolling Stone
• Brownstoner

12. E! Online
E! Online is the most popular entertainment news source,
providing us with information about almost everything that deals
with the entertainment world. This blog includes news about
celebrities scandals, music, and basically everything regarding
pop culture. When you want to know about a celebrity, E! will
absolutely have plenty information.

13. Rolling Stone
The Rolling Stone magazine is one of the most esteemed establishment
in the music world. We all have witnessed how important this magazine
has become in pop culture. It is one of the most influencing source for
artists and consumers, with the latest music news, song and album
reviews, artist videos, photos, playlists and more. Consequently, Rolling
Stone magazine plays an important rule in the entertainment world.

14. Brownstoner
Brooklynites are famous for their borough-love, which is totally in
evidence at Brownstoner, a staggeringly comprehensive look the goings
on across the bridges. Real estate, arts, news, parties, festivals, food,
shopping, politics, gossip: its all Brooklyn, all the time, at this New York
news blog.

15. Web-Based Collaboration
Tools
• Google Docs
• Google Spreadsheets

16. Google Docs
Google Docs is such an amazing tool that allowed to work online
without need of USBs or boring emails. In fact, I developed this
document on Google Docs, and this word processor is designed in such
a simple way in order for the user to work comfortably. I could see all
my previous documents with an interface similar to the one we are
already used to, Microsoft Word. Thus, deleting the need to install
additional software in my PC. Finally, using Google docs, I can save all
the different drafts that I could made along the path because it did not
have a limited space.

17. Google Spreadsheets
Similarly, Google Spreadsheets works in a similar way to Microsoft Excel,
which I’m already accustomed to. Hence, I could easily adapt and
worked on it. I use it to have real time information with no physical
barriers. I have an attendance sheet for a club which automatically
saves its progress from any PC at any time only by clicking a link. The
functions are very similar to the ones from Excel, and hence my learning
process moved quickly. Definitely, Google demonstrates why they are a
great company.

18. LinkedIn

19. LinkedIn
As a student, one of the main benefits from using LinkedIn is the professional
connections that one can create with people. By connecting with professionals I can
build a serious network of individual where I can release news and other important
facets of my professional life. Thus, with the “Recommendations” and “Following”
tools my networking, which is a key factor nowadays, will heavily improve to get
more opportunities. Moreover, while using LinkedIn I can find job postings from
companies that are adapted to a changing world with the “Jobs” tool . Lastly, by
using LinkedIn I can increase my social networking with various people across the
world. In this way, I can start my own company page where other news or
announcement can be posted.

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