Implicit Web
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The Implicit Web is a concept coined in 2007 to denote web sites which specialize in the synthesis of personal information gleaned from the Internet into a single, coherent picture of user behavior. Implicit data may include clickstream information, media consumption habits, location tracking or any data generated without "explicit" input from a user. Presumed advantages of implicit data include accuracy, ease of input and comprehensiveness. Examples of companies that have utilized technology models that incorporate Implicit Web concepts include local search firm Grayboxx http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2007_August_13/ai_n19449265 and blog search provider Lijit http://www.foundrygroup.com/blog/archives/2008/03/theme-implicit-web.php.
The term Implicit Web was popularized by the technology investors Josh Kopelman
, Fred Wilson
, and Brad Feld.
The term Implicit Web was popularized by the technology investors Josh Kopelman
Josh Kopelman
Joshua Kopelman is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist.Kopelman is best known as the founder of Half.com, a fixed price marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of used books, movies and music products. In 2000, Kopelman sold Half.com to EBay for US $350...
, Fred Wilson
Fred Wilson (financier)
Fred Wilson is a New York-based venture capitalist and a prominent blogger. Due to his successful investment track record and community involvement, he is recognized as a leading voice of the venture capital finance community in New York...
, and Brad Feld.