Thursday, 29 May 2008

  • We are moving from isolated information silos to interlinked computing platforms
    like cell phones in 3rd world countries where users will generate and distribute content, often with freedom to share and re-use. This can result in a rise in the economic value of the web to businesses, as users can perform more activities online maximizing collective intelligence and added value.

    Web 3.0 added value will spring from the Freemium business model first articulated by venture capitalist Fred Wilson on March 23, 2006.

    "Give your service away for free, possibly ad supported but maybe not, acquire a lot of customers very efficiently through word of mouth, referral networks, organic search marketing, etc, then offer premium priced value added services or an enhanced version of your service to your customer base."

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