Word of the Day:
Widget = Embeddable chunks of code, reusable code. Also known as a module or plug-in.
Widgets are used on many social networking sites - wikis, blogs, etc. They make it easy for less-technical folks to work on sites without having to be an HTML expert. WordPress and MovableType provide widget management.
What is Web 2.0 anyway?
According to “experts”, Web 2.0 is the second generation of the Internet. When you go online, it’s much more interactive. Social networking sites allow you to connect with other users and create online communities. Blogs provide a platform for which you can voice your own opinions, give insight, share information, etc. RSS feeds allow you to suscribe to free content - providing you with the content you deem newsworthy as it is updated. Websites are no longer stagnant, they rely on connectivity, linking to other sites.
Think: Facebook, MySpace, del.icio.us, Technorati, LinkedIn, Flickr, Slashdot