Web 2.0 Guide and 2000+ Resources

by Alex
Posted in Graphic Design, Resources on April 27th, 2009

The term Web 2.0 has been around a while. If you are not familiar with it here is your chance . In this post you will find a basic introduction of Web 2.0 and resources and freebies related to Web 2.0 that will make you an Web 2.0 expert.

Web 2.0 Map

What is Web 2.0?

First of all, keep in mind that Web 2.0 has various definition and explanations. According to Wikipedia’s definition,” The term “Web 2.0” refers to a perceived second generation of web development and design, that aims to facilitate communication, secure information sharing, interoperability, and collaboration on the World Wide Web.” In a simpler terms, If Netscape was the standard bearer for Web 1.0, Google is most certainly the standard bearer for Web 2.0. First Web 2.0 conference was in October 2004. Web 2.0 allows user interactivity, sharing information, data control and lots more. The terms that are associated with Web 2.0 such as blogs, tags, RSS, social bookmarking, and AJAX. If you are interested in more detailed analysis follow the links

5 Web 2.0 sites for Inspiration

Before starting on how to create a Web 2.0 site, Lets look at 5 famous Web 2.0 sites for better understanding .

vimeo

meebo

stumble

flickr

skype

Find more Web 2.0 inspirations

In this tutorial, you will find common graphic design elements in modern web (”2.0″) design style and how, when and where you might use each element in your designs. A must read Web 2.0 Guide.

How to Design a Web 2.0 Site

This tutorial is a detailed walk through on everything you need to learn more about the synergy between Web 2.0 design, development and the social networking aspect.

Your Free Web 2.0 Manual

In this tutorial which also includes a video you will find steps on creating a web 2.0 logo. You might also want read this post about where to get your web 2.0 logo inspiration .
How to Make a Web 2.0-Style Logo

You can also use these JavaScript based logo generator.
Web 2.0 Free Logo Generator

Write your text with logos of Famous Web 2.0 Services and share it with friends on social networks or download as an image.
Web 2.0 Write

Do you need Mascot or Cartoon for you website? This post includes 19 excellent Photoshop Tutorial on how create one.
Cartoon Inspiration

Hongkiat shows how to easily create web 2.0 buttons with different colors.
Web 2.0 button tutorial

In this detailed post you will find how to design our own web 2.0 layout.
Web 2.0 Design using Gimp

How to make a bright, clean, web 2.0 layout in Photoshop using only basic skills and concepts. Moreover, also read this post which list all the Photoshop Tutorial about web 2.0 .
Web 2.0 Layout Photoshop Tutorial

In this simple and nicely illustrated tutorial you will find how to create a glossy looking Web 2.0 tabbed menu using Photohop
Web 2.0 Navigation Tutorial

Web 2.0 Freebies
Final Words: Web 3.0 already ?

It is going to be while before next Web trend arrives but it seems like some experts are already saying goodbye to Web 2.0 and jumping to Web 3.0 already. Hold on to to your sacks though, even if web 3.0 is on the way it is going to take some time to arrive. How will Web 3.0 will be differnt than Web 2.0? Lets hear some opinions.

About the author

Kawsar Ali is a web designer, graphic designer, and wannabe photograper based in NY, U.S. He’s also the founder of Desizntech,a site to find tips about web design, web development, tech and more. If you’d like to connect with him, you can follow him on Twitter or at his Personal Website.

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  • Oliver Blake
    April 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    I was wondering when another list of resources was going to be released and as usual its packed full of great tutorials and free graphics to use in my projects. Thanks again!

  • Danh ba web 2.0
    April 27, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    Great post. I love web 2.0 so much !
    Thanks you very much

  • Jonathan MOREL
    April 27, 2009 at 5:14 pm

    Hey, very usefull. Nice collection. It will improve my knowledge & my skill maybe in Web 2.0. Thanks !

  • Navdeep
    April 27, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Thx for featuring our layer styles here…

  • Kawsar Ali
    April 28, 2009 at 1:26 am

    Thanks for having me Alex

  • Sinetron Hater
    April 28, 2009 at 3:51 am

    Thanks fr u

  • Alex
    April 28, 2009 at 11:11 am

    @Kawsar … Thank you for making such a great article for our readers.

  • Website Designer
    April 29, 2009 at 8:32 am

    Web 2.0 is the phenomenon that is about to happen yet. Useful post thanks..

  • Html Website Designing at India
    May 2, 2009 at 11:38 am

    Great resource and list,it is really good to know about Web designs.Your blog is great with beneficial and that is helpful to everyone.Thank for Post……

  • web design studio
    May 5, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    Nice post, can’t wait to see the evolution to Web 3.0

  • UPrinting.com Printing Services
    May 8, 2009 at 2:29 am

    Very extensive learning resource, thank you sooo much! This will be a huge help. The sites are very informative, educational, and inspiring. Will really get you motivated, and keep the creative juices flowing. Thanks! :)

  • Jenifer
    May 15, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Change is the obvious law of nature, so as web development. Good explanation of web 2.o . Thank you.

  • Ali
    May 16, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    thank you for sharing…

  • hublon
    July 23, 2009 at 1:23 am

    Thanks for sharing those tips..

  • erkasoft web tasarim
    September 14, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    nice post. thank you.

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