Web 1.0 vs. Web 2.0: What's the Difference?

As an SEO professional, I’m always searching for fresh strategies to improve rankings and drive traffic. Over time, I’ve found that building links on Web 2.0 sites is one of the most effective ways to achieve these goals. These sites allow you to create valuable backlinks that help improve your website’s visibility.

In this blog, I’ll share everything you need to know about Web 2.0 sites and how to use them to boost your link-building efforts. I’ll also give you a list of 200+ top Web 2.0 properties to help you rank higher in search engine results.

What Are Web 2.0 Sites?

Web 2.0 refers to the second generation of the internet. Web 2.0 represents an online evolution that replaces Web 1.0’s static features with interactive content produced by users. It’s interactive. It’s social. And it’s collaborative.

The content on Web 2.0 sites enables users to become participatory contributors instead of only being content consumers. Users of Web 2.0 sites produce multiple content types including blog posts videos and photos which they share alongside each other. Two key Web 2.0 examples are Facebook and Twitter because users utilize these platforms through the combination of sharing content, commenting and clicking the like button. Users can leverage Google Docs and Wikipedia to work simultaneously with others when they build content in real time.

How Do You Get Backlinks from Web 2.0 Sites?

To initiate backlinking with Web 2.0 websites you need to follow these essential steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Pick a Site: Begin by using one Web 2.0 platform and move onto additional platforms when you gain experience. You can choose from my compiled list of top Web 2.0 sites to simplify your decision.

Create an Account: After picking your website launch a free account on it. You should incorporate a keyword that matches your content in your domain name if possible. You should enter all your profile information in full since this strengthens account trustworthiness and authenticity.

Create Quality Content: Now is the time to develop content that matches your audience and website needs. You can publish blog content along with video material or image uploads to your platform. Your purpose is to deliver valuable content to your audience while ensuring both quality and audience engagement.

Add Your Links: You need to add your links at this point. Integrate these backlinks organically throughout your content without making them seem excessive. Authoritative Web 2.0 properties benefit most when you link your site once or twice. Don’t forget to include outbound links to authoritative sites as well!

Web 1.0 vs. Web 2.0: What’s the Difference?

Let’s look at how Web 2.0 is an upgrade from Web 1.0:

Feature	Web 1.0	Web 2.0
Content	Static, read-only	Dynamic, user-generated
Interaction	Basic forms and email	Rich interactivity (comments, likes)
User Role	Content consumers	Content creators and collaborators
Web Pages	Static HTML pages	Dynamic and interactive web applications
Technology	HTML, CSS	AJAX, APIs, JavaScript
Examples	Personal websites, static informational sites	Social networks, blogs, wikis
Social Networking	Minimal or none	Central to the experience
Content Updates	Infrequent, manual	Frequent, real-time
Focus	Information dissemination	Participation, collaboration
Data Control	Controlled by website owners	Shared and controlled by users
Media	Mostly text and images	Rich media including video and audio
Business Model	E-commerce, banner ads	Ad-driven, user engagement, freemium models

100+ Best Free Web 2.0 Sites

Here are 200+ web 2.0 sites that are free and tried and tested:

S.No.	Web 2.0 Sites	DA	PA
1	https://linkedin.com	99	98
2	https://microsoft.com	99	85
3	https://sites.google.com	97	85
4	https://github.com	96	92
5	https://my.opera.com	95	72
6	https://myspace.com	95	82
7	https://medium.com	95	84
8	https://jimdofree.com	95	70
9	https://wordpress.com	94	100
10	https://4shared.com	94	74
11	https://issuu.com	94	83
12	https://hatena.ne.jp	94	72
13	https://change.org	94	77
14	https://goodreads.com	93	77
15	https://academia.edu	93	72
16	https://sfgate.com	93	71
17	https://xing.com	93	72
18	https://wikipedia.org	93	77
19	https://quora.com	93	74
20	https://bloglovin.com	93	76
21	https://instructables.com	93	70
22	https://lyrics.wikia.com	93	65
23	https://wikihow.com	93	72
24	https://blog.fc2.com	92	73
25	https://blogger.com	92	84
26	https://box.com	92	71
27	https://evernote.com	92	79
28	https://rediff.com	92	70
29	https://blog.interia.pl	92	55
30	https://last.fm	92	75
31	https://calameo.com	92	67
32	https://angelfire.lycos.com	92	70
33	https://tripod.lycos.com	92	74
34	https://en.calameo.com	92	65
35	https://flickr.com	92	52
36	https://mystrikingly.com	92	65
37	https://salon.com	91	71
38	https://slashdot.org	91	76
39	https://ucoz.com	91	62
40	https://hubpages.com	91	71

Off Page Activity Sites

S.No.	Web 2.0 Sites	DA	PA
41	https://justpaste.it	91	66
42	https://kinja.com	91	64
43	https://hatenablog.com	91	90
44	https://genius.com	91	72
45	https://boredpanda.com	91	66
46	https://zimbio.com	90	68
47	https://diigo.com	90	71
48	https://squidoo.com	90	68
49	https://storify.com	90	73
50	https://playbuzz.com	90	59
51	https://houzz.com	90	72
52	https://myanimelist.net	89	70
53	https://care2.com	89	63
54	https://technorati.com	89	75
55	https://simplesite.com	89	64
56	https://geocities.ws	89	59
57	https://blog.dnevnik.hr	89	58
58	https://steemit.com	89	68
59	https://theknot.com	88	67
60	https://zoho.com	87	69
61	https://blogtalkradio.com	87	64
62	https://strikingly.com	87	66
63	https://ello.co	87	67
64	https://giantbomb.com	87	62
65	https://redbubble.com	86	68
66	https://rebelmouse.com	86	60
67	https://smallbusiness.yahoo.com	86	65
68	https://minds.com	86	64
69	https://codecademy.com	86	67
70	https://pearltrees.com	86	65
71	https://getsatisfaction.com	85	63
72	https://friendster.com	85	69
73	https://konto.gazeta.pl	85	64
74	https://vanguardngr.com	85	62
75	https://gawker.com	84	72
76	https://wetpaint.com	84	62
77	https://kiwibox.com	84	62
78	https://dwell.com	84	61
79	https://dzone.com	84	66
80	https://dreamwidth.org	83	60

Sites To Improve SEO

S.No.	Web 2.0 Sites	DA	PA
81	https://smore.com	83	61
82	https://docdroid.net	83	59
83	https://socialmediatoday.com	83	64
84	https://purevolume.com	83	72
85	https://buzznet.com	83	62
86	https://cabanova.com	83	72
87	https://posterous.com	83	87
88	https://towardsdatascience.com	83	63
89	https://crowdrise.com	83	56
90	https://albawaba.com	82	59
91	https://jamendo.com	82	62
92	https://edublogs.org	82	83
93	https://gaiaonline.com	81	62
94	https://miarroba.com	81	66
95	https://discover.hubpages.com	81	57
96	https://stockhouse.com	81	58
97	https://blogsome.com	80	62
98	https://apsense.com	80	59
99	https://ghanaweb.com	79	59

More Web 2.0 Sites

S.No.	Web 2.0 Sites	DA	PA
100	https://blox.pl	79	58
101	https://travelpod.com	79	57
102	https://atavist.com	79	59
103	https://hometalk.com	79	61
104	https://sportsblog.com	79	52
105	https://tumblr.com	78	99
106	https://bcz.com	78	59
107	https://tagged.com	78	59
108	https://blog2learn.com	78	57
109	https://onsugar.com	78	58
110	https://exposure.co	78	60
111	https://ge.tt	77	66
112	https://sitew.com	77	55
113	https://rhizome.org	77	64
114	https://en.sitew.com	77	48
115	https://xanga.com	77	77
116	https://free-blogz.com	77	55
117	https://widblog.com	77	55
118	https://couchsurfing.com	77	64
119	https://becomegorgeous.com	77	56
120	https://zing.vn	76	60
121	https://foroactivo.com	76	55
122	https://merchantcircle.com	76	62
123	https://doodlekit.com	76	70
124	https://penzu.com	76	68
125	https://ka-blogs.com	76	55
126	https://ampblogs.com	76	59
127	https://onmogul.com	76	58
128	https://fotki.com	75	61
129	https://dailystrength.org	75	62
130	https://quizilla.teennick.com	75	59
131	https://areavoices.com	75	33
132	https://en.webself.net	74	59
133	https://influencermarketinghub.com	74	69
134	https://activerain.com	74	64
135	https://deviantart.com	73	67
136	https://soundclick.com	73	58
137	https://portfoliobox.net	73	55
138	https://netlog.com	72	60
139	https://uxdesign.cc	72	59
140	https://xzblogs.com	72	54

Sites Used By Experts

S.No.	Web 2.0 Sites	DA	PA
160	https://jambase.com	67	57
161	https://blog.de	67	57
162	https://pressbooks.com	67	59
163	https://vigyaa.com	67	41
164	https://ipernity.com	66	56
165	https://allvoices.com	66	55
166	https://insanejournal.com	65	61
167	https://jouwweb.nl	65	57
168	https://npage.de	65	55
169	https://wix.com	64	79
170	https://experienceproject.com	64	55
171	https://imcreator.com	64	56
172	https://postach.io	64	58
173	https://tribe.net	64	58
174	https://nouw.com	64	58
175	https://selfgrowth.com	63	58
176	https://kazeo.com	63	56
177	https://20minutes-blogs.fr	63	48
178	https://wallinside.blog	63	40
179	https://mozello.com	63	54
180	https://mouthshut.com	63	57
181	https://en.page4.com	63	45
182	https://writeupcafe.com	63	55
183	https://citeulike.org	62	55
184	https://keepandshare.com	62	55
185	https://travellerspoint.com	62	54
186	https://flixya.com	62	58
187	https://twoday.net	62	56
188	https://storeboard.com	62	60
189	https://hi5.com	62	60
190	https://blog.co.uk	61	56
191	https://bravejournal.com	61	55
192	https://thebaynet.com	61	54
193	https://mywapblog.com	61	60
194	https://blogspot.com	60	68
194	https://wayn.com	60	55
195	https://doomby.com	60	51
196	https://snappages.com	60	66
197	https://freepdfhosting.com	60	52
198	https://multiply.com	60	61
199	https://www2.wayn.com	60	32
200	https://livejournal.com	59	67

Final Line

Web 2.0 sites and applications bring an interactive framework to the Internet thereby increasing its overall engagement value. Web 2.0 technology provides marketers such as myself invaluable capability to create links and boost SEO effectiveness.

Also Read: 200+ Free Social Bookmarking Sites List