Trends On The Web

The whole world is moving on to the World Wide Web, for increasing different purposes. These range from checking one’s email to searching for critical information. At the shortest possible time it is not exaggeration to say that today, the internet has become indispensable.

All the internet that the readers of this magazine have towards the Internet, due to space constraints, be contained here. However, keeping, general opinion in mind, this issue covers three areas: web blogging web based advertising and future job trends. We contacted Mr.Kiruba Shankar, to give us his views on the three areas outlined. Appropriately enough, t his session was done online.

WEB BLOGGING:

Mr.Kirubashankar said that blogging, as an avenue for self expression, has evolved far and beyond it’s original intensions and today, has estimated 20 million users.

In his words:”Blogging is a medium on the web, where one can choose what to say, to a large audience. It is a chance to let others share your ideas and views.”

A Major factor in the growth of blogging, is the fact that it is free.”This helps the general mass to get a personal space for themselves”. He recommended that people interested in blogging, check out www.blog.com or go to www.google.com for further details..

WEB ADVERTISING:

Although the statistics do not point out to the whole picture, web sites like www.yahoo.com have been making money, solely on ads.”This is an indication that web based ads. While not as effective as TV, are important nevertheless”

Web ads “represent the different challenge, and are tough to create but the feedback is instant, via clicks. You can’t use too much multimedia due to slow speed. So good and will be really effective.”

JOB PROSPECTS:

While several web companies have closed down in recent times, the good times are back again. Employment is high again, because companies are recovering. There will be people needed in content creation. He advised people wanting to work in the Internet to “Develop English skills, start writing poetry or stories. And keep in touch with happening around the world and read a lot.”

When asked for a final word he signed off with: “Keep surfing.”

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