Mar 27 2009
Web 2.0 Apps You Should Be Using
When productivity is the name of the game, expect tech people to come up with solutions that make sure you don’t get left out in the cold. That’s how your encounter with Web 2.0 has just gotten better, thanks to apps, those tiny bits of programs that work behind the scenes and assist you when you most need them. Whether for free or priced slightly, Web 2.0 apps are incredibly useful, perfect for when you just don’t want to work too hard at a task or for those times when memory fails.
What are apps?
The term apps is short for applications. These are small computer programs that perform certain specific tasks, usually to supplement a main program or to add to the functionality of a computer system. Apps vary in specific functions and they can be used for account or site management, finance, games, education and many types of research. These apps are often designed to work or add to the functionality of Web 2.0 technologies.
Some of the most useful Web 2.0 apps you might want to check out include:
Organization and schedule management applications
Keep missing out on an important meeting? Have a special occasion coming up that you have to be ready for? Trying to meet the deadline on a specific project? Try Google Calendar. This is an excellent Web 2.0 apps that let you organize your schedule and keep track of events. Events may be color coded so they are easy to identify. This application lets you view your schedule on a daily or weekly basis. This Web 2.0 apps also includes a plug-in that functions as a reminder.
A similar application is AJAX Calendar, which lets you click on an event and drag it to a chosen date. This is
great to use for events that stretch on for days or weeks and has an easy to use interface. Also great to use are CalendarHub, Spongecell and Backpack.
Investment and money management applications
CAPS is a great Web 2.0 apps courtesy of Motley Fool. This is a perfect application to use if you’re a diehard
stock market fan and wish to multiply your money on well-placed investments. This application lets you track all your investments, organize your stock portfolio and even keep track of forecasts and trade history.
A similar application is Bullpoo, which functions in much the same way as CAPS. With this application, you
can work with an investment community and even compare how you are doing to others.
Similar Web 2.0 apps you might want to check out are FeelingBullish, StockTickr, GStock and DigStock.
Real estate management
Real estate has its ups and downs but there’s always room for investing in a house and lot. Or maybe a condo or two. There are Web 2.0 apps that help you manage your properties and even assist you in finding and selling real estate.
One Web 2.0 apps you might want to consider is iiProperty. You can manage all your real estate investments online. Do anything from tracking leases and rents to managing your properties’ expenses and income, including sending out notices or rent invoices to your tenants. This application can also help you advertise your properties in case you want to rent out or sell and will even let you use images to promote them.
A similar application is Homethinking, which lets you find real estate agents and the properties they are
currently handling at the moment. Perfect if you’re in the market to buy.
Travel management
If you’re a frequent traveler or would like to be so in the next few weeks, try CFares. This is the perfect Web 2.0 apps to use if you spend a lot of time traveling. It lets you look at possible trips from one location to the next, choose your schedule and even your ticket class. In case of any glitches, this application will let you check other airports in your vicinity in case you’ll need an alternate. Best of all, it will check for lowest airfares. If you become a member, it gets even better – you can buy your tickets online.
Here is where this lesson ends for today. We really hope you enjoyed this lesson too.
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