Scalability
is a big factor now in the web, it enables the service to start small and grow
with the usage. This means that the user can use the service as needed. Scalability
in Web 2.0 applies to business models as well as technology. With scalability
more can be done with less, more efficient usages. Also with this, grow will be
gradual minimizing the cost and risk.
For this
Dropbox is good example. Dropbox is a cloud web-based file hosting service. It
was founded in 2007. The service provides a free online storage from 2 GigB.
The idea of Dropbox that is a secondary file saving software that sync with all
of the connected devices thru the internet, removing the need to move the data
manually and versioning problems.
(1)
Scale
with demand:
The
Service provides storage as the user needs. The small user can start with 2
GigB, the much bigger user can pay the service for 100 GigB, and the Business can
use unlimited space for users.
(2)
Syndicate
business models:
Dropbox
had provided an ecosystem of API that enable for plug-ins to be developed for
other services enabling cross usage of several services. This creates a healthy
development ecosystem that makes sure the usage of the service
(3)
Outsource
whenever practical and possible:
Dropbox
employs amazon s3 data hosting services to outsource their servers. Removing
the need of their own server and focusing more on the services.
(4)
Provide
outsource infrastructure, function, and expertise:
Dropbox
enables the outsourcing of storages for personal user and business. Business can
use Dropbox to store their data and sync with the worker.
(5)
Scale
your pricing and revenue models:
The
pricing of Dropbox is scalable that start with 2GigB for free. Than it scale
for the 100GigB user for 10$, and several function can be activated. For
business it’s 15$ per user of the service with unlimited storage and all
function.
(6) Market virally
Dropbox market
their service by a referral scheme, for each user that referred Dropbox will
add 250 MB. Also it enable the user to share data to friend and publicly. This
makes the service used more widely.
Source
Lightweight
Models and Cost Effective Scalability in Web 2.0
Dropbox Main Page
What Is Web 2.0
No comments:
Post a Comment