Web Words, Part Two
In the second installment in our Web Words trilogy, we'll be looking at some of the more common technical words and acronyms. All the little terms programmers and developers throw around like rice at an overzealous wedding. It's always a challenge to turn a sometimes complex definition into a simpler one, but here goes...
The metrics of success on the web
Firstly, what is success? Success is measured as an event that accomplishes its intended purpose.
To determine the success of a website, then, is to first define its target or intended purpose.
Heroes of the Sea
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a non-profit organisation that saves lives on South African waters. Sea Rescue is run by 880 highly skilled volunteers who are on standby day and night throughout the year, often putting to sea in the very worst conditions.
Donations and sponsorships cover the annual running cost of R17m. The volunteers save South African citizens a salary bill in excess of R185m per annum.
