There are many videos on YouTube, and other social media sites to help people on how to do things. What people may not realize is the easiest way people to figure our how to is through a webite called WikiHow. Wikihow is just that it literally shows you how to do anything and everything.Making a Wiki is very simple and can be very entertaining if the person who is creating the Wiki has passion behind it and wants to do whatever they can to help others.
While this is a step by step instructional pictorial with descriptions people have to be creative in how they create the message they are trying to convey. Throughout this process many will run into complications not only with the content but also in their mind's themselves. For one you can not duplicate another person's how to so people have to truly think long and hard about the topic they want to choose. What helps a lot of people in creating a WikiHow is to look up other how tos that pertain to the idea they have for example if you want to do a WikiHow on how to be a good Buffalo Bills fan you can search it in the search engine of the website. The results will be How to Be a Good Green Bay Packers Fan is the first one that appears. While reading through it one must use these similar ideas as an outline, but they have to be as descriptive as possible, but also as interesting as possible. It would make for a nice touch if some humor was involved in some of the descriptions to make it more appealing.
WikiHow has a very strict policy on copyright, and pictures be careful to abide by the rules of the website to further any other wrongdoings. This adds intrigue to the Wiki and people who will view the page like pictures. With that said the visualizations must directly pertain to the description, for example if a creator of a page is making a recipe with eggs, and they put a pictures of bacon it does not make sense. So make sure the description corresponds with the picture. an old saying goes " People eat with their eyes" well this is true in this environment also. Meaning if people see pictures before they see words they are almost destined to continue reading the article.
With the step by step instruction you must make sure you know every aspect of the how to if you are shaky about the information, think of another idea. A must to remember is that there will be times where it seems as though you are not getting anywhere with your article, that is why you should try to have a guide in which you follow. For instance one day do all of the steps, next pictures, net tips and warnings, etc. With that said you should try to stay away from making this personal, it must be objective. Because if the descriptions on the steps are too personal it just shows your personal beliefs not guiding people on how to.
One thing the WikiHow does is it promotes its own website with in most of the Wiki-hows like previously mentioned you can have an internal link and as the reader you can click on the word and it take you to another how to based on that information. For example if you are doing again a "How to Be a Good Bills Fan" and one of your steps is tailgate and people may not know what that may be, they can click on the word tailgate. This will then take you to a Wiki-How on how to throw a tailgate party. This feature helps readers of all ages. Due to the fact that it helps them with other words they may not be accustomed too, plus once they understand this that will then help you with your article because they now understand it better.
With that said in this process you have to remember that this is going to be hopefully published on the website therefore everyone who has a computer can access this. That means while writing this keep in mind people from all walks of life, all forms of education will be looking and possibly editing your article. That is why you have to keep it dimmed down so to speak. While this may be a complicated process explain it as if the person was a child so it could be understood by everyone.
In all honesty people who are fans of the National Football League should go to WikiHow and see the how to on how to be a Buffalo Bills fan. The reasoning is that people outside of Buffalo tend to laugh at bills fans because of the playoff drought and them appearing in four consecutive super bowls and not coming up on the winning side. This particular Wiki shows just how much pride the people of Buffalo have in there team, also it shows people how to be loyal and not give up when things do not go your way. This WikiHow shows dedication, one particular component in this how to is when saying to attend a game
Whether you want to bake a cake, start a fantasy football league, change a spare tire, whatever the case may be WikiHow is the place for you. While the process may be tedious it helps people and you can be proud to help another person who may be frustrated by not knowing how to do something and that is the best feeling people can have.
its crazy how far the WikiHow process has become because if you are having trouble collaborating and figuring out how to do something on the website. They have a WikiHow about WikiHow, a must use for this is to use the help that is given to you with the advanced editing which is a lot more detailed use the editing help guide it will save a lot of headaches.
Overall the experience in creating a WikiHow can be frustrating, time consuming, but in the end it is mostly gratifying and that is why it was worth it.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
Internet, World Wide Web Who knew There was a Difference??
Next Step in the WWW is computers knowing our thoughts
The internet has taken many steps since being introduced with web 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. Each of which has its own advantages to the everyday users. The people whom started the Web did not know how to expand its horizons and make the Web interactive to its users. That is why looking back on the Web is so outdated, its like looking at a page and saying to yourself ok i have the information now what? What if i want to review something from this company? send them an email? buy something? none of this could be done with Web 1.0 enter Web 2.0. In my opinion Web 2.0 helps users be social and have their voices be heard. This is a Web in which we all can participate in as well as companies, it is not so static and boring so to speak. It does this in the form of Wiki's, social networking and etc, in today's society people want to have a say in everything and this is what in my opinion allows people to do, be more vocal.As opposed to looking at a website for example a blog is interactive and the maker of the blog puts the content on when they choose. This compares to originally with Web 1.0 by a blog was not created yet and the user would have to go to a personal page to access, and put out new information. Web 2.0 makes it a lot easier for everyone involved, basically it is more user friendly.This leads to the next question what is Web 3.0? In my opinion this focuses more on the database itself. So many times people have tried to look something up for research and the database gives them a million pages some of which are helpful but a lot of them are pointless.You are in the limits of the computer, because their is so much information on the internet it can not decipher what exactly one wants to look up it just focuses on key words. People believe the video on YouTube explained it perfectly in simple words the change from web 2.0 to 3.0, it will go from passively helping to actively helping. the Web will depend more on the meaning of what is being searched also known as semantics, as opposed to symentrics. The Web 2.0 did live up too the hype when it grew out of Web 1.0. Although it took a while for it to happen users can now use links, and websites as well as companies whom are asking for feedback and with Web 2.0 they can now receive that, through the means of a computer, and not just information.Web 2.0 has provided the World Wide Web with dynamic interactive pages, people can now read and write web and further their careers where you could not in Web 1.0. This is a positive thing for people all across the world.
The direction in which Web 3.0 will take us is the search engines, and things in which you search will be more direct, and detailed in its searches. It may take a while to happen with Web 3.0 but the fact that technologists want to connect people is an advantage in itself. This may take a long time to happen because the same exact thing happened with the transition from 1.0 to 2.0. So users might get frustrated with the process that is a negative effect 3.0 may have in the future.
Web 1.0-Web 3.0 How We Got This Far
When Web 1.0 was introduced it was new to many people technologists included, it was very simple basic information the bare minimum. Imagine a world where you could not type something into a search engine to help with basic information. That was what Web 1.0 was developers wanted in the worst way to engage the public in the information to get feedback, enter Web 2.0. Although it took many years to get to this point the public is extremely happy it got there. Users can now pinpoint what they want to do and now know where to get the information. While not always credible the information presented helps the everyday user.
Web 1.0 was an information based idea like a Brochure this was a huge step for businesses because it brought about a sense of exposure to it. Web 2.0 was known as the first real Web as many refer to it brought about a sense of excitement because users can now interact with one another, and contribute to content where before it was just the businesses themselves. Web 3.0 differs from the other Web .0's because the searching of information as opposed to the World Wide Web as a whole. Databases such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, sure help users but where is the principal of exact searches and not meaningless information.This will make searches clearer, and more exact.
It is amazing how far technology has come in the last 30 years. With all three of the Web .0's there is a distinctive function in which you can tell. This website is an example of what Web 2.0 has brought to us. The Evolution of Web 3.0 will bring us more things, but it is not much different from the Web we know now. What Web 2.0 does for example is the Website Pandora you can choose a station to the music that interests you. Another couple minutes go by and it says at the bottom of the screen recommended for you. This is based off of other users interests as well. sites such as Amazon, YouTube, and Spotify have used this idea to enhance the users experience and also get more buys, views, and listens. While this is a step in the right direction Web 3.0 will even further these ideas because it will now go through a series of machines or computers as opposed to people which will enhance results of what is being searched.
When people started the internet they had not known the possibliities.It is insane to think we are now focusing on people and their own preferences. As opposed to just the technology itself, in our lifetime one can only imagine what Web 4.0, and 5.0 will be like. Will it be pointless to even search, because the computer will already know what we want, we will see what the future holds for the internet. If people truely think about the possibilities of the Web the results may be frightening.
When people started the internet they had not known the possibliities.It is insane to think we are now focusing on people and their own preferences. As opposed to just the technology itself, in our lifetime one can only imagine what Web 4.0, and 5.0 will be like. Will it be pointless to even search, because the computer will already know what we want, we will see what the future holds for the internet. If people truely think about the possibilities of the Web the results may be frightening.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Buffalo Bills Wikihow
I decided to choose the wiki how on how to be a good Buffalo Bills fan. The Buffalo Bills are a team of the National Football League, from Buffalo New York. The Bills have not won a championship in their history, but are the only team to appear in 4 consecutive Superbowl's. While many who do not live in Buffalo tend to laugh at people who are Bills fans, they may not realize that the people of Western New York love there team no matter how much heartbreak they may cause them.People who are Bills fans are enthusiastic,loyal, and at times when it matters most dissapointed. Which is why you should continue to read this article on hoe to become a good Buffalo Bills fan.
Steps: Step 1 Talk to other Bills fans about why they like the team so much. This step will help in determining whether this team is right for you, in most cases the stories of Buffalo Bills fans are much different than other National Football teams.
Step 2- know the history of the team- You should know basic things about the Buffalo Bills especially during the " Glory Days" know players such as Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith, Steve Tasker, and jim Kelly. As well as current knowledge such as who the teams head coach, and General Manager are. Current players such as Tyrod Taylor, and Lesean McCoy are essential names to know.
Step 3- Get Buffalo bills memorabilia- it shows a lot about the team in which you represent when you have a jersey. someone who is also a Bills fan, will show you respect if they see you in this, it shows loyalty to your team.
Step 4- Tailgate- Nothing is better than waking up early on a crisp Sunday morning, to see your favorite team play. The Buffalo bills were ranked the #1 tailgating experience by the Yahoo Sports! ESPN anchor Chris Berman says it is an essential part of the experience of going to a game. so bring a couple of friends, good food, a couple of adult beverages ( if you are of age), and enjoy the atmosphere with other Bills fans.
Step 4-Attend a game- going to a National Football League game is memorable no matter the team you are cheering for. People that attend a game at Ralph Wilson Stadium often want to go back for games again and again. It will show you are dedicated especially if it is in cold weather.
Step 5 be loyal- With being a bills fan at times comes with heart break, ok the team hasn't made the playoffs in 16 years this does not stop fans from going to the games. There will be times when you will be ecstatic after a huge win, or almost brought to tears after an excruciating loss. With every season ending comes a off-season, and each and every off season Bills fans often say " this is our year to finally make the playoffs"
Steps: Step 1 Talk to other Bills fans about why they like the team so much. This step will help in determining whether this team is right for you, in most cases the stories of Buffalo Bills fans are much different than other National Football teams.
Step 2- know the history of the team- You should know basic things about the Buffalo Bills especially during the " Glory Days" know players such as Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith, Steve Tasker, and jim Kelly. As well as current knowledge such as who the teams head coach, and General Manager are. Current players such as Tyrod Taylor, and Lesean McCoy are essential names to know.
Step 3- Get Buffalo bills memorabilia- it shows a lot about the team in which you represent when you have a jersey. someone who is also a Bills fan, will show you respect if they see you in this, it shows loyalty to your team.
Step 4- Tailgate- Nothing is better than waking up early on a crisp Sunday morning, to see your favorite team play. The Buffalo bills were ranked the #1 tailgating experience by the Yahoo Sports! ESPN anchor Chris Berman says it is an essential part of the experience of going to a game. so bring a couple of friends, good food, a couple of adult beverages ( if you are of age), and enjoy the atmosphere with other Bills fans.
Step 4-Attend a game- going to a National Football League game is memorable no matter the team you are cheering for. People that attend a game at Ralph Wilson Stadium often want to go back for games again and again. It will show you are dedicated especially if it is in cold weather.
Step 5 be loyal- With being a bills fan at times comes with heart break, ok the team hasn't made the playoffs in 16 years this does not stop fans from going to the games. There will be times when you will be ecstatic after a huge win, or almost brought to tears after an excruciating loss. With every season ending comes a off-season, and each and every off season Bills fans often say " this is our year to finally make the playoffs"
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