information formats

• web pages

  static web page - contains content that is pre-built and remains the same each time the page is loaded. cheaper and easier to create and loads quicker. appears the same for everyone who has access to it.

  dynamic web page - generated when they are loaded and an appear different to different users. harder to code but they can be linked to databases to show personalised content
• blogs

  • used to share information with likeminded individuals, such as those who enjoy the same hobbies or beliefs. businesses can use blogs as a way of updating their customer base. blogs can feature multimedia.
  • share information with followers in format of text images and videos.
  • can unite people with similar interests.
  • takes a lot of time and effort to create posts
  • difficult to build customer base
  • customers can be lost if not updated regularly.
• podcast

  • downloadable audio file usually on a certain topic and can be listened when convinient for the user.
• advnatges of podcast

  • not usually recorded live so can be edited and uploaded at a certain time
  • podcast can be listened when convienet for the user
  • podcasts are becoming increasingly more popular so the possible audience base is growing
• disadvantages of podcasts

  takes time to record and needs to be edited

  can be difficult to build up an audience.
• streamed audio and video

  • the process of receiving video/ audio data in a continuous flow, allows the user to access the audio immediately without having to wait for the file to download entirely
  • eg spotify
• advantages of streamed video

  • does not require to be downloaded entirely before use so users can watch as soon as the connection starts
  • streaming is harder for users to share , eg netflix uses this for protection.
• disadvantages of streamed media

  • streaming requires high bandwidth so users may suffer with performance issues on slower devices and networks.
  • requires constant network connection
• social media channels advantages

  • can increase a business online presence
  • posts can be shared between millions of users
  • can interact with their customers
  • posts can be shared in different information styles
• social media channels disasdavatges

  • businesses may need to hire a social media manager to interact with customers
  • negative posts can be shared very quickly
  • businesses must be cautious about what they post.
• emails advanatages

  • faster and cheaper form of communciation that letters
  • files can be attached to email
  • an audit trail can be kept
  • emails can be sent and read at the users convienece
• email disadvantages

  • internet connection is requires
  • malware can spread through email attachments
  • some attachments can be unreadable on different devices
• document stores

  allows users to store online files in cloud storage
• rrs feeds

  rich site summary, allows users to subscribe to updates from their favourite websites.