It seems that the hottest thing to discuss about these days is web 2.0. Is it a bubble, is it not? Is it gonna burst soon, or not, and so on…

Well, I want in too… so here’s my opinion:

What is web 2.0? Well, I think it’s the trend/culture that started scratching the surface of the internet. There’s so much more to be done, and if you ask me… Internet services are going to drive the world’s economies for the foreseeable future.

To me that doesn’t spell bubble, it spells opportunity.

1. Define a previously unrecognized niche

2. Strong ability to leverage natural search as the primary means of user acquisition

3. Service that empowers people to make a living

4. Free (or near free) alternative for a previously high cost service

5. True viral distribution potential

6. Ability to jumpstart user acquisition through distribution partnerships

7. Story that lends itself to mainstream PR

Yup, seems that the author got it right. More details here.

I was reading the Romanian Biz magazine yesterday evening and I suddenly found myself looking for the “Home” button and the “Add a comment” form.

Really disappointed ’cause I couldn’t find them, I went back to my trustful Google reader and continued my lecturing…

So… I believe traditional media will slowly die, to make room for the new guys that provide real-time information and get real-time feedback from their viewers.