Elizabeth June 29th, 2008

The Top 100 Australian Web 2.0 Applications list was published in BRW this month, and today I spent some time browsing what was on offer. I found it a fantastic resource for discovering new web applications, and especially for the Aussie-related content.

Here are some that I found especially useful or interesting:

3. Red Bubble

Website: http://www.redbubble.com/

Person/Company: Martin Hosking/ Peter Styles/ Paul Vanzella

Description: Art gallery and creative community where artists can upload art and sell it in many formats. Over 100,000 items sold in 71 countries in the first financial year. Has raised $3.7 million in funding.

I’ve had an account at RedBubble for some time, although I haven’t really been active there since setting it all up. It’s definitely something I’d like to invest more time in though, you can check it out here.

13. Remember The Milk

Website: http://www.rememberthemilk.com/

Person/Company: Emily Boyd/ Omar Kilani

Description: Web, mobile and IM shareable to-do lists with features including location. Over 500,000 users globally.

15. StreetAdvisor

Website: http://streetadvisor.com.au/

Person/Company: Jason Spencer/ Adam Spencer

Description: Residents rate their streets and localities on criteria such as public facilities, noise, and neighbourly spirit, and write reviews. Users earn ‘streetcred’ and ‘local experts’ are appointed. The primary focus is on Australia, US, UK and Canada, but it has been launched in many other countries.

You can read the full list of 100 Web 2.0 Applications here. In order to be eligible for the list sites had to be true web applications (rather than static web sites), significantly Australian, innovative and provide true value from participation.

There are lots of news, business, sport and lifestyle related sites out there with already established communities that I didn’t know about. Maybe you’ll find something in the list that makes your life a little more streamlined, or helps you to connect with other people who are interested in the stuff you like.

Either way, it’s really encouraging to see such success and innovation coming from the Australian web scene. Plus, it gives me extra stuff to do on the tram on my way to work!

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