Vortal
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Definition:
A vortal is a specialized form of portal. The term “portal” was associated first with large public search engine sites, then with corporate intranet sites. Both of these types of portals offered a breadth of functionality intended to capture as much of the available readership as possible. Later, a different form of Web site attracted the attention of analysts -- a portal geared toward a specific niche audience with focused content. The buzzword “vortal” (for “vertical portal”) was applied to this category of site to distinguish it from the others.
By targeting a very focused audience, vortals in theory can provide easier-to-understand navigation, deeper content, and a place for people with common interests to meet each other.
Also Known As: vertical portal
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