Today, do more people access the web using computers or mobile devices?
More people access the web using a mobile device than a desktop but people spend more time per visit on computers rather than mobile devices. Mobile tends to be used for short searches or visits but for more in-depth research and long-term entertainment computers are more widely used. According to the Google Analytics’ Benchmarking feature, which provides aggregated industry data from companies that share their data:
“Mobile devices drove 61% of visits to U.S. websites in 2020, up from 57% in 2019. Desktops were responsible for 35.7% of all visits in 2020, and tablets drove the remaining 3.3% of visitors.” “Globally, 68.1% of all website visits in 2020 came from mobile devices—an increase from 63.3% in 2019. Desktops drove 28.9% of visits, while 3.1% of visitors came from tablets. However, desktop devices remain very important, as they drove 53.3% of total time on site in the U.S. and 46.4% of total time on site globally.”
Does anyone control the internet? And what is it made of?
No one person controls the internet it is open to everyone and is too big for anyone to control or manage. The whole point of the internet was to create a decentralized network that could survive a nuclear bomb. It is made of independent networks that are fully distributed and share the goal of universal connectivity.
Who is Tim Berners Lee? What is he best known for?
Tim Berners-Lee is a software engineer who invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while at CERN, the European Particle Physics Laboratory. He is known for inventing the World Wide Web, the first web browser, and the fundamental protocols and algorithms allowing the Web to scale.
What is a blog? What is it used for?
A blog is an informational or journal website. In the 1990’s it was more of a personal online journal, now it can be used for many purposes like building up your business by connecting with a wider audience and communicating with them.
What is a “responsive” website design?
A responsive website adapts to the needs of the user and offers them the best experience no matter what device they use. It will automatically adapt to the screen size and capabilities of the device.
Why are “responsive” website designs necessary?
Having a responsive design assures a good experience for all users no matter what they use and alleviates the work of designers so they don’t have to create a whole new website for every individual device in existence.
What is SEO, and why should website owners/managers be concerned with It?
SEO stands for “Search Engine Optimization”. It is a way to get your website on the first page of a search and bring in more customers. This is a very important aspect of any website because the higher you are on the search the more people will see your website and the more potential clients you gain.
What is dynamic content?
Dynamic content or adaptive content is exactly what it sounds like. Web content that adapts to a user’s preferences, behavior, and interests.
What is a content management system? You work with one, what is its name?
A Content management system or CMS is an application for the easy managing of content and allows multiple creators to make, edit and publish their sites. I work with WordPress.
What is a YouTube channel? Who might want to start one?
A YouTube channel is an individual’s personal account where they can upload their own content or comment on the videos of others. Anyone could start a channel and Its uses are plentiful, from promoting your business to a vlog of your week it’s a great way to reach a large audience with the right content. People who might want to start a channel are entertainers, teachers, entrepreneurs, and influencers.