Professional 2.0

The Impact of Web 2.0 on Professional Services

Web 2.0 allows individuals to interact with software, services and content in dynamic virtual communities.

The table below highlights each aspect of Web 2.0 and the benefits it can bring to professionals who work online.

All the Gadgets, Services and Software showcased on this site have been selected to help you meet the challenge of being a 2.0 Professional.

Web 2.0 Aspect	Professional 2.0 Impact
Customer self-service	Rich media content easy to create and available on demand
Content / service rankings	Profile, quality and performance transparent to the market
On-line user experiences	Dynamic and interactive on-line collaboration environments
Tags and RSS feeds	Information and knowledge connected to real-time needs
Software as a service	Desktop and server applications available "in the cloud"
Participation not publication	New services emerge from community and client activity
Web-based communities	Consultants collaborate in flexible networks
The Long Tail effect	New services provided in new ways to new clients

What will this mean?

Small firms and individuals provide "micro" niche services

Highly qualified professionals available to all businesses

On-line services - no need for travel and overnights!

Infrastructure hassle and costs fall

New business models and networks form

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