Web 2.0

The early 2000s saw the rise of JavaScript. This is when things really started to move towards the web we know today. JavaScript was the first means of adding intelligence to the web. Designers were able to add interaction, complex navigation, and multimedia applications to their design.

While the very beginning of the web seemed to focus mainly on design and aesthetics, it soon, however, became user-centered with usability as the main focus. Designers were also more aware of color distribution, placements, attention to typography, and the usage of icons instead of text links. At last, the evolution of Web 2.0 also saw the growth of SEO, as content driving. These techniques, such as keyword optimization, tagging, and inbound and outbound links, are still being used now. The web industry really saw the importance of SEO, and this became the main focus of web design during this time.

Here are some examples of websites:

We can see the difference in terms of the design. The layout and content are more structured. With MySpace website, developers started to create applications for people to interact with: