What is your favorite Web 2.0 tool ~ The 5W's to any Web 2.0 Tool

[Hector Guzman]

Who created this Web 2.0 tool?
What is the impact of this tool?
Where can you see this tool being used?
When do you first remember finding out about this tool?
Why do you use this tool and how useful is it?

[Hector Guzman]

My favorite Web 2.0 tool currently is Ning.

www.ning.com

Ning is a social networking platform that allows people to create and manage their own social network.

Who created this Web 2.0 tool?

Gina Bianchini is the creator of Ning

What is the impact of this tool?

Ning has made a real impact in the Web 2.0 game as anyone today is able to create their own social network and stay connected with friends from all over the world.

Where can you see this tool being used?

Ning can be used for almost anything. I've seen Ning used by everyday teenagers to famous celebrities like Ellen DeGenerous. Ning can be used for business purposes as well. People who are interested in your idea and what your company does could join your network and give you great feedback. There isn't any limit that I know of and the only fault I can think of is the digital footprint it leaves behind.

When do you first remember finding out about this tool?

I first found out about Ning in April of last year when I joined by my first social network as part of a cultural exchange program a collague of mine was organizing. It wasn't really till August that I became engrossed with Ning and started getting more fluent with other Web 2.0 tools like YouTube, Photobucket, and Scratch.

Why do you use this tool and how useful is it?

I use Ning to stay in touch with friends and to maintain my own site. I like Ning because of all the control I have as a user. Being a member of MySpace or Facebook is great, but being a member of Ning means something more. I'm more than just another member. With Ning I can have unlimited access to customize all aspects of my page and the social network I maintain.