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404 Error
A 404 error is a website status code indicating that a webpage cannot be found on the server. This is typically because the page has been removed or moved, but the old URL hasn’t been redirected to the new location.
404 errors should be monitored for and removed when found, but it’s often tough to catch all of them on large or older websites. Designing a 404 page that apologizes to the user in an amusing way and provides them with some resources to help them find what they’re looking for can be a great way not to lose credibility on your site.
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Viewport
A Viewport is the visible area of a webpage. The viewport for a mobile device will be smaller than a desktop screen, and there is considerable variance within device types as well.
Websites need to be responsive to account for differing viewport sizes to avoid massive visual errors and user frustration, which is why responsive web design is so important.
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Internal Link
Linked text or images on a website that link to other pages on the same website.
Creating logical internal links to related content is important, because it helps search engines relate the various types of content on your site. Websites with a lot of content should have a defined internal linking strategy to help support major topics they’d like to rank for in searches.
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The GDPR generally refers to a law adopted by the European Union (EU) that is related to personal privacies and human rights. It’s often invoked in regard to personal data that is collected by businesses, regulating their usage of this data. The law was adopted in 2016 and went into effect in 2018.
Making sure your data privacy and sharing policies are compliant with GDPR regulations is an important step for businesses that manage personal information.
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