WebMedia

WebMedia refers to any type of content that is delivered or accessed through the World Wide Web. This encompasses a broad spectrum of digital information, including text, images, audio, and video. The primary characteristic of web media is its accessibility via web browsers and the internet. Early forms of web media were predominantly text-based, but advancements in technology have led to increasingly rich and interactive experiences.

Images on the web are typically found in formats like JPEG, PNG, and GIF, allowing for the visual representation of information. Audio content, such as music and podcasts, is often streamed or downloaded in formats like MP3 or AAC. Video, a significant component of modern web media, includes streaming services like YouTube and Netflix, utilizing formats such as MP4 and WebM.

The delivery of web media relies on various protocols, most notably HTTP and HTTPS, which facilitate the transfer of data between web servers and clients. Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) are frequently employed to optimize the performance and availability of web media by distributing content across multiple geographic locations. The evolution of web media is closely tied to the development of web standards, browser capabilities, and internet infrastructure, continually shaping how information is consumed online.