Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Permalink

What is a permalink?

• A software for editing images

• A URL that links to a specific news story or Web posting

• A video streaming service

• A type of social media platform

Why are permalinks commonly used for blogs?

• To order food online

• To play online games

• To allow blog entries to be bookmarked by visitors

• To watch movies

Why do most blogs not automatically have Web addresses associated with them?

• Because they are offline

• Because they are published using dynamic, database-driven Web sites

• Because they are static websites

• Because they are printed on paper

What does using a permalink prevent blog entries from doing?

• Being shared on social media

• Becoming more popular

• Getting deleted

• Fading off into oblivion

What file extensions are mentioned as examples in the text?

• .jpg

• .php

• .asp

• .html

What is the purpose of a permalink in defining the location of each posting?

• To delete the posting

• To confuse readers

• To hide the posting from visitors

• To give a specific Web address to each posting

Why might there be no way to access an outdated blog entry without a permalink?

• Because it is too popular

• Because it may not have its own Web page

• Because it is irrelevant

• Because it is too old

What type of websites are most blogs published on?

• Online shopping websites

• Dynamic, database-driven Web sites

• Static websites

• Social media platforms

What happens to blog entries if they are not associated with permalinks?

• They become more popular

• They may fade off into oblivion

• They get shared on social media

• They get archived automatically

What is the main benefit of using permalinks for blog entries?

• Preventing blog entries from fading off into oblivion

• Increasing the number of visitors

• Making the blog more interactive

• Adding more advertisements