1.6 information formats Flashcards
social media, RSS Feed, podcats etc
what is a static web page?
contain content that is pre built and remains the same each time a page is loaded
features of static web page
- cheaper and easier to create
- load quicker
- use basic HTML
what is dynamic web page?
generated when they are loaded and can appear different to different users
features of dynamic web
- hard to code
- can be linked to databases to allow them to show personalised content
features of dynamic web
- hard to code
- can be linked to databases to allow them to show personalised content
what is a blog?
to share information with like minded individuals
advantages of blogs
allows people to unite with other people who have similar interests
share information with followers in the format, text, images and video
disadvantages of blogs
- potential customers could be lost if blog isn’t updated regularly
- takes a lot of effort and time to create posts
- can be difficult to build a customer base directly from a blog
what is a podcast
downloadable audio file usually on a topic that can be listened to anytime
advantages of podcast
- not recorded live so can be edited and uploaded at a certain time
- can be listened to anytime when convenient
- becoming more popular so increase audience
disadvantages of podcast
Takes time to record
- Diffucily to build an audience directly
what is streaming
receiving video/audio data in a continuous flow allowing users to access it immediately
advantages of streaming
- streaming doesn’t require data to be downloaded entirely before use
- harder for user to share than downloading, privacy protection
disadvantages of streaming
requires high bandwidth so users may suffer performance issues on slowe devices and network’s
requires a constant stable connection
advantages of social media
Increased online presence. ·
Increased contact with customer.
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Updates to range of flowers/options/additions can be shared on the page. ·
Good comments left by customers can be seen by a wide audience.
· Customers can post pictures of the flowers/additions that have been delivered. ·
People can like posts/pictures. ·
Posts/pictures can be shared so increasing number of people who see them.
disadvantages of social media
May need to employ a member of staff to manage the social media account, so increasing wages.
· Page needs to be monitored and maintained.
· May become a victim of trolling. ·
Negative comments/posts will be seen very quickly. ·
Posts may be altered to become negative.
what is RSS feed
To be able to quickly access information (1) without having to open separate pages
