What is Danielle2.0?

To answer the question posed in my subject, you must first know what Web 2.0 is.

From Web2.0 wiki

According to it’s Wiki page “Web 2.0” refers to a perceived second generation of web development and design, that facilitates communication, secure information sharing, interoperability, and collaboration on the World Wide Web.

For me, Web 2.0  revolves around social media. In 2006, when I was taking a Public Relations class at Auburn, social media was our focus. We created a blog (that began as a simple WordPress journal and  has evolved into the fabulous site it is now), uploaded pictures to flickr, talked about MySpace and Facebook, spoke to professionals in Australia over Skype and discussed the future of public relations. At the time, I wondered what on earth Digg was, and most of the time didn’t quite grasp anything coming out of my professor’s mouth.

Today, television stations, celebrities, stores, restaurants and regular people Twitter (or tweet on Twitter?). You can find a blog on just about anything. The largest growing demographic on Facebook is women 55 and older. Job seekers have online portfolios. You can find almost any type of group to join, or even create your own on ning.com. The possibilities are endless.

So what is Danielle 2.0?

It’s my blog. It’s my outlet to state my opinion on all things Web2.0, public relations, marketing and communication related. I’m hoping it will be the platform on which I find myself professionally. I’m on my way to finding my niche, sorting my interests and figuring out exactly how to make my career happen. Of course, seeking employment only in Columbus, Georgia limits my options a bit… so I’m hoping to find the best way to deal with that.

My goal with this blog is communication. I hope to open up the lines and get advice, give advice and share opinions.

So let’s get started! What are your thoughts on Web 2.0? What do you think it is? What blogs should I check out?