3. Web technologies

Question 1

What is Web 1.0?

Answer 1

Web 1.0 technology could be described as the read-only web, which was mainly used for publishing information.

Question 2

What is web 2.0?

Answer 2

Web 2.0 technology supports member participation, where they can communicate with the leisure center by reading from and writing to the website.

Question 3

What are the two different types of web content?

Answer 3

Static and dynamic

Question 4

What is blogging?

Answer 4

A blog or web log is a website where an individual or group of users posts information and/or opinions on a regular basis.

Question 5

What is micro-blogging? Give an example

Answer 5

Microblogging is a further form of blogging, using very short posts.

Twitter is a microblog with short updates called ‘tweets’

Question 6

Give 3 benefits of using blogs?

Answer 6

1. Information
2. Communication
3. Promotion

Question 7

What can web 2.0 be used for?

Answer 7

Web 2.0 technologies can be used by members to communicate with the leisure center, manage their classes, and contact personal trainers.

Question 8

What are the benefits of web 2.0 technologies for the leisure center?

Answer 8

1. More efficient

2. Financial benefits

Question 9

What are the benefits of web 2.0 technologies to the members?

Answer 9

1. Members can communicate with the leisure center at a convenient time for them
2. It is quick and easy

Question 10

What three social media site can be used to promote the leisure center?

Answer 10

1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3. LinkedIn

Question 11

How can Facebook and LinkedIn be used to benefit the leisure center?

Answer 11

1. keeping members up to date
2. “like” and “share” for promotion
3. People can be informed in special offers to make them want to join

Question 12

How can Twitter be used to benefit the leisure center?

Answer 12

1. Keep members up to date with short messages

2. “re-tweets” can help with promotion