Media and Communication - Online Media

Here you will learn some English words related to online media such as "account", "web tracking", and "online forum".

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Media and Communication
account [noun]

an arrangement based on which a user is given a private and personalized access to an online platform, application, or computer

Ex: Her account was compromised , so she had to reset her password and update her security settings .
password [noun]

a confidential string of characters that a user chooses to secure their account and prevent unauthorized access

(computing) an online service that enables users to add, edit and share bookmarks of web documents

Ex: She shared her favorite travel blogs through social bookmarking sites .
site [noun]

a set of related pages on the Internet located under a single domain name

a survey or questionnaire conducted through digital platforms or websites, allowing individuals to provide their opinions or vote on specific topics or questions using electronic devices connected to the internet

Ex: I participated in an online poll to vote for the best local restaurant .
blog [noun]

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

Ex: He writes a food blog featuring recipes and restaurant reviews .
blogging [noun]

the act or activity of writing about different things and share them online on a web page

Ex: Blogging has allowed me to connect with people from all over the world .

an online publication that delivers news and information through a website or digital platform, providing articles, reports, and multimedia content to readers over the internet

Ex: Many people now get their news from web newspapers instead of traditional print versions .
linklog [noun]

a type of blog or website that primarily focuses on curating and sharing links to interesting or valuable online resources, articles, websites, or multimedia content, providing a collection of links for users to explore and discover

Ex: The linklog is updated daily , so there is always something new to check out .

the virtual space where all the personal blogs are and the network of people communicating

Ex: He discovered new recipes by exploring the blogosphere and reading food blogs .

the opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

Ex: He designed the home page to be user-friendly and attractive .
browser [noun]

a computer program that enables the user to read or look at information on the Internet

Ex: The website looks different depending on the browser you use .

a record or log of web pages and websites that a user has visited in a specific web browser

Ex: I accidentally deleted my browser history , so now I can not find the website .

(computing) the first webpage that appears in response to a click on a link

Ex: A / B testing helps marketers optimize landing page performance by testing different layouts and content .

the practice of monitoring and recording user activities and behavior on websites or across the Internet

Ex: Some people block web tracking to protect their privacy when browsing the Internet .
cookie [noun]

(computing) data that a web server sends to a browser and receives if the user visits the website again, used for identifying or tracking the user's activities

Ex: The website prompted users to accept cookies as part of its privacy policy before accessing the content .
bookmark [noun]

the saved address of a website or file for easier and faster access

web page [noun]

all the information in one part of a website

Ex: I shared the link to the web page with my friends .

a computer program that searches the Internet and finds information based on a word or group of words given to it

Ex: Students often rely on a search engine to help with their research projects .
surfing [noun]

the activity of spending a lot of time online navigating through different websites

an online community that is focused on using a particular computer technology and sharing information about it

Ex: I signed up for a user group to learn more about the latest updates in the app .
visit [noun]

(computing) an occasion when a user goes to a particular webpage

a blog or a microblog that provides a real time commentary of an event as it is happening

Ex: The live blog on the news website helped me keep track of the wildfire updates .
thread [noun]

a sequence of linked messages on social media, email, etc.

Ex:

any article or piece of information added to a blog, often including images, videos, etc.

Ex: I enjoy reading blog posts on technology to keep up with the latest trends .
blogroll [noun]

a list of links on a blog to other websites that the owner thinks are useful

Ex: She updated her blogroll to include some of the latest blogs in the fashion industry .

a computer network or an online website where users can leave messages and read other people's posts

a graphical interface element typically found on websites or applications that allows users to enter keywords, phrases, or queries to search for specific information or content within the provided platform

Ex: He clicked on the search bar to quickly find his favorite songs .

a web-based platform or website where users can engage in discussions, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share information on specific topics of interest

Ex: The online forum helped me solve a tech problem I was struggling with .

the act of voluntarily signing up or enrolling to receive regular content, updates, or services

Ex: Subscriptions allow access to exclusive content .
platform [noun]

a digital environment or software infrastructure that provides a foundation or framework for users or developers to create, interact, or exchange information, services, or content

feedback [noun]

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

Ex: Customer feedback is essential for improving product quality .
premium [noun]

a designation for products, services, or experiences that are superior or exclusive

Ex: The software subscription includes premium features not available in the basic version .
feed [noun]

a feature on a website that enables the users to be notified of the updated information without logging on the website

Ex:
eBay [noun]

a website dedicated to the buying and selling of items that are put in an auction by users

download [noun]

the act of copying and saving digital files, such as documents, music, or videos, from the Internet onto a computer or other electronic devices

Ex: He received a notification confirming the download was successful .
upload [noun]

the process of transferring or sending files, data, or content from a local device or computer to a remote server, network, or online platform

newsfeed [noun]

a continuously updated stream or list of news articles, updates, posts, or content that is delivered to users on a website or social media platform

Ex: The newsfeed on my phone is filled with the latest headlines and updates .
username [noun]

a unique identifier or name chosen by a user to represent themselves or their account in online platforms, websites, or social media

Ex: She chose a unique username for her online account .
page [noun]

a single screen or document on the internet that contains content such as text, images, videos, and links, often part of a website

Ex: The website has a page dedicated to customer reviews .
to skip [verb]

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

Ex: The streaming platform allows users to skip to specific scenes in a movie or TV show with ease .

a network of information that is accessible to people when they use the internet

Ex:

a sensational or misleading online content designed to attract clicks

Ex: Users may feel disappointed or misled after clicking on clickbait links that do not deliver on their promises .