What the Hell is Web 2.0 Anyway?

Kiva

Microblogging microlending,micromachines

It’s hard to say which is the coolest, but Kiva probably takes a close second behind micromachines.

What is Kiva? It’s a site that allows you to make a small loan to an entrepreneur in a developing nation, empowering that individual to lift himself or herself out of poverty. The concept of microlending has been around forever but the web makes it super accessible for everyone.

McRib Locator

Does this count as Web 2.0? Who cares because whether the McRib locator is Web 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 it is awesome to the max.

Tired of searching far and wide for delicious McRib sandwiches? Search no more, compadres: This website shows you precisely where there have been recent McRib sightings in your hood so you can go directly to the source for rib-shaped processed porkmeat with delicious McHickory sauce.

Twitter

Even my Grandma Elsie is on here.

You can say hi @GrandmaElsieIStheCOOLEST

Hulu

Who needs to pay for cable when you can watch all your favorite TV shows from your computer? Yep, you can do that with hulu Mucho Cool. Especially for poor people

GiveForward

The Most awesomest, radical website in the entire universe.

GiveForward makes it REALLY easy for young people (like Amy) to raise lots of money online for things they care about (like a kidney transplant for her sister, Jessica)

Kind of like the Obama fundraising model. If enough young people give small amounts of money, collectively these donations make a HUGE difference.

Guidespot

Make cool guides like this one. Word up, Homeskillet.

Buddy TV

Kind of like Hulu but more. Buddytv is all about the hardcore TV fan, with discussion forums, slideshows, photo galleries and quizes relating to all your favorite TV shows. So if you like Guidespot, BuddyTV should be your second fav. Take it from a person who watches reruns of Rock of Love III.