Leet Leet, or leetspeak, is a method of typing words using alternate characters. Letters are replaced with numbers or symbols that closely resemble them. For example, the letter “a” might be replaced with the @ symbol and the letter “E” might be replaced with the number 3. The word “leet” can be written as “1337.” …
Link A link (short for hyperlink) is an HTML object that allows you to jump to a new location when you click or tap it. Links are found on almost every webpage and provide a simple means of navigating between pages on the web. Links can be attached to text, images, or other HTML elements. …
LinkedIn LinkedIn is a social networking website designed for business professionals. It allows you to share work-related information with other users and keep an online list of professional contacts. Like Facebook and MySpace, LinkedIn allows you to create a custom profile. However, profiles created within LinkedIn are business-oriented rather than personal. For example, a LinkedIn …
LISTSERV LISTSERV is an application that creates, automates, and manages email mailing lists. It was first developed and released in 1986 by Eric Thomas to improve on earlier mailing list software by automating membership; previously, administrators needed to manage mailing list membership manually, which was a time-consuming process that limited the scale of a mailing …
Live Streaming Live streaming is a type of streaming in which audio or video is broadcast live over the Internet. The media is transmitted while it is recorded, allowing viewers to watch or listen to it in real-time. Most live streams are delivered via multicasting. Unlike a television broadcast, a multicast only transmits the media …
Mail Server A mail server (or email server) is a computer system that sends and receives email. In many cases, web servers and mail servers are combined in a single machine. However, large ISPs and public email services (such as Gmail and Hotmail) may use dedicated hardware for sending and receiving email. In order for …
Martech Martech combines the words “marketing” and “technology.” It covers a wide range of technologies used in online marketing. Martech is related to adtech (advertising technology) but focuses on marketing services rather than digital ads. Examples of martech include: CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software Email marketing systems Social media marketing technologies Online tracking tools User …
Mashup The term “mashup” has several meanings. It was originally used to describe songs that meshed two different styles of music into one song. For example, a classic rock song put to a well-known hip-hop beat may be considered a mashup. It is also used to describe videos that have been compiled using different clips …
Media Queries Media queries are a feature of CSS that enable webpage content to adapt to different screen sizes and resolutions. They are a fundamental part of responsive web design and are used to customize the appearance of websites for multiple devices. Media queries may be inserted within a webpage’s HTML or included in a …
Meme A meme is a concept or behavior that spreads from person to person. Examples of memes include beliefs, fashions, stories, and phrases. In previous generations, memes typically spread within local cultures or social groups. However, now that the Internet has created a global community, memes can span countries and cultures across the world. Memes …