chapter 8 Flashcards
Social Computing
A type of information technology (IT) that combine social behavior and information systems to create value
Web 2.0
a loose collection of information technologies and application, plus the website that uses them
AJAX
is a web development technique that enables users to reload portions of Web pages with fresh data instead of having to reload the entire Web page
Tag
a keyword or term describing a piece of information
Really Simple Syndication
allows you to receive the information you want without having to surf the web
Web Blog
a short personal website open to the public creator express his/her personal feelings
Blogosphere
term for millions of blogs on web
Social Network
Social structure composed of individuals, groups, or organizations linked by values, visions, ideas, financial exchange, friendship, kinship, conflict or trade.
Social networking
refers to activities performed using social software tools or social networking features.
Social Capital
the numbers of connections a person has within and between social networks.
Mash up
a web site that takes different content from number of other web sires and mixes them together to create a new kind of content.
Example Craigslist apts. all over the US
Social Commerce
delivery of electronic commerce activities and transactions through social computing.
Social Shopping
a method of electronic commerce that takes all of the key aspects of social networking
Group Shopping
offers major discounts or special deals during a short time frame.
Shopping Clubs
host sales for their members for a few days and usually features luxury brands at heavily discounted prices.
