Online participation is used to describe the interaction between users and online communities on the web.
Online communities often involve members to provide content to the website and/or contribute in some way. Examples of such include
wikis,
blogs,
online multiplayer games, and other types of social platforms. Online participation is currently a heavily researched field. It provides insight into fields such as
web design,
online marketing,
crowdsourcing, and many areas of
psychology. Some subcategories that fall under online participation are: commitment to
online communities, coordination & interaction, and member recruitment.